@christhomson.bsky.social
Sailor, MCA boat master, sea going casualty carer and RNLI crew living in Wells Next The Sea Norfolk
My dog trying to work out which day is bin day
December 30, 2025 at 1:24 PM
My dog trying to work out which day is bin day
So on this morning’s run I completed 500 miles running in 2025 - never done that in one year before- if I do it again in 2026 I’ll know that no matter what I can out run the Proclaimers
December 10, 2025 at 11:38 AM
So on this morning’s run I completed 500 miles running in 2025 - never done that in one year before- if I do it again in 2026 I’ll know that no matter what I can out run the Proclaimers
Just back from a few days in London with Mrs T, always a good idea
December 6, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Just back from a few days in London with Mrs T, always a good idea
Moving the ferry into position for something special tomorrow 🎄🧑🎄
November 21, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Moving the ferry into position for something special tomorrow 🎄🧑🎄
Found this guy in my garage this afternoon. I thought about kissing him but I live in Norfolk so I was worried he might turn into Prince Andrew
November 2, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Found this guy in my garage this afternoon. I thought about kissing him but I live in Norfolk so I was worried he might turn into Prince Andrew
Last sail of the year on Blue Dawn, shortly after these photos were taken the sails were off and all being well this time next week she’ll be on dry land
October 30, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Last sail of the year on Blue Dawn, shortly after these photos were taken the sails were off and all being well this time next week she’ll be on dry land
Reposted
Motherfucking wind farms…
July 30, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Motherfucking wind farms…
Back at it today, a solo sail in Holkham Bay, v windy, gusts averaging 25 knots
July 4, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Back at it today, a solo sail in Holkham Bay, v windy, gusts averaging 25 knots
Tollesbury- not bad 😉
June 16, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Tollesbury- not bad 😉
So our dogs have different opinions on whether sailing is for them
June 16, 2025 at 7:23 PM
So our dogs have different opinions on whether sailing is for them
So Essex is quite the place in the sunshine, exploring today, back to sailing tomorrow. Currently in Bradwell Marina
June 14, 2025 at 7:39 PM
So Essex is quite the place in the sunshine, exploring today, back to sailing tomorrow. Currently in Bradwell Marina
Sailed past this yesterday, they were pulling him off the dock, carefully does it
June 10, 2025 at 6:39 AM
Sailed past this yesterday, they were pulling him off the dock, carefully does it
Us heading up the Deben last night, sailed from Shotley to Woodbridge - timing was critical as we had to arrive in town before last orders (it was Friday night and rules are rules), managed it just …
Picture by Richard Whitelock on SV Magic Fly
With @cerit1 and two happy whippets
Picture by Richard Whitelock on SV Magic Fly
With @cerit1 and two happy whippets
June 7, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Us heading up the Deben last night, sailed from Shotley to Woodbridge - timing was critical as we had to arrive in town before last orders (it was Friday night and rules are rules), managed it just …
Picture by Richard Whitelock on SV Magic Fly
With @cerit1 and two happy whippets
Picture by Richard Whitelock on SV Magic Fly
With @cerit1 and two happy whippets
That’s me sailing off the coast at Orford on Sunday - a bumpy sea - now cruising smoother waters in the River Orwell
June 3, 2025 at 6:59 AM
That’s me sailing off the coast at Orford on Sunday - a bumpy sea - now cruising smoother waters in the River Orwell
My wife carving up the opposition again 😂
May 19, 2025 at 1:04 PM
My wife carving up the opposition again 😂
Me trying to catch my wife in her boat this morning- well dear reader…. I didn’t manage it, mine is a peaceful relaxing kind of boat and her’s a speed machine
May 17, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Me trying to catch my wife in her boat this morning- well dear reader…. I didn’t manage it, mine is a peaceful relaxing kind of boat and her’s a speed machine
Monday mornings
May 12, 2025 at 9:14 AM
Monday mornings
Heading out for a couple of hours sailing at sea this morning - from Wells next the sea obviously
May 12, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Heading out for a couple of hours sailing at sea this morning - from Wells next the sea obviously
Out at sea alone all day yesterday, light breezes, sunshine and Lou Reed
May 1, 2025 at 11:47 AM
Out at sea alone all day yesterday, light breezes, sunshine and Lou Reed
A little sail for a Monday morning, off North Norfolk
April 21, 2025 at 1:01 PM
A little sail for a Monday morning, off North Norfolk
Monday morning sunrise sail - Wells to the Brancaster Roads and back - good breeze, flat sea = not bad 😁⚓️⛵️
April 14, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Monday morning sunrise sail - Wells to the Brancaster Roads and back - good breeze, flat sea = not bad 😁⚓️⛵️
Rolling home
April 12, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Rolling home
And so at last the summer sailing season begins, out sailing Blue Dawn in Holkham Bay with Ceri
April 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM
And so at last the summer sailing season begins, out sailing Blue Dawn in Holkham Bay with Ceri
Blue Dawn is back afloat again, ready for a summer afloat
March 31, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Blue Dawn is back afloat again, ready for a summer afloat
Sunset after my late afternoon sail in Wells Harbour today
March 27, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Sunset after my late afternoon sail in Wells Harbour today