Author: James Tomlinson

15th June Weighed anchor at 1440 BST and set sail for Madeira.  By midnight we were 7NM NNE Cape Vilan. 1610 BSTWell this just might be it! What I’ve been … Continue Reading →

1530 BST 12th June We are nearly half way across the Bay of Biscay. Between Ushant and Finistere. I marvel at the power of the Ocean. Nothing nasty, nothing angry … Continue Reading →

1845 BST 6th June We are moored at Bucklers Hard in the very beautiful River Beaulieu, having spent last night in Lymington Yacht Haven. We gently motored back east again … Continue Reading →

We are in Ramsgate after a cracking sail yesterday across the Thames Estuary. As I write there is a thick blanket of fog enveloping Ramsgate and Fog Horns are sounding … Continue Reading →

Orford to Oostende 6th & 7th May We left the Ore at 1330 BST on Sunday the 6th under a cloudless sky and set full main and genoa in a … Continue Reading →

My wonderful friends David and Candy Masters, US SV ‘Endeavor’ went back to the States in early January. David to get his “shoulder blade” fixed and Candy to have a … Continue Reading →

‘Sentijn’ finally left Ipswich Haven on the 15th April. Pictures aboard ‘Sentijn’ were obviously taken by John and Kara! I’ve got a feeling, even for round the world sailors of … Continue Reading →

On the 23rd March we motored up to Ipswich for a night with ‘Sentijn’ (John, Kara and baby Dean), ‘Taipan’ (Kris and David) and ‘Red Roo’ (Maree and Phil). We’ve … Continue Reading →

On the 15th March ‘Talisker 1’ was relaunched at Suffolk YH. The boys in the yard do an immaculate job. I don’t think many appreciate the guys on the front … Continue Reading →

28th January River Orwell to Brightlingsea .. Windy 30th January 31st January Haul Out Day Suffolk Yacht Harbour