My TT started a day earlier than planned as I managed to get over on the Thursday before practice Nice evening to sail too. I always try to go from Liverpool if I can - much nicer surroundings than Heysham.

The Three Graces



One of the best bits is seeing England disappear



I've never sailed with the tide so far out - these are the Antony Gormley sculptures at Crosby

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First practice session for the classics at Ballakeighan.

Mike Hose - 350 Bultaco


Alan Oversby on the fabulous 500 MV


Simon Bartlett - Suzuki XR69


The crew that always ties Roy Moore's tongue in knots - Ralf Engelhardt & Winfried Wiecenz on the Busch BMW

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2nd practice at Church Bends - cold, wet & 'orrible so not many out.

Bob Millinship (471 Ducati) leading Tom Jackson (500 Honda)


Jamie O'Brien - Yamaha TZ250


Ian Salter & Tim Dixon (Norton) leading Eddy Toombs & Bob Dowty (BMW)


The 250/350 singles race also took place and featured what I believe to be the outstanding moment of the fortnight. Ted Fenwick winning the 250 race at the age of 82. He was best 4 stroke in the 250 race two days later aswell!

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Sun back out for the Classics race day
Oversby again!


More Italian exotica - Mick Moreton on the 500 Paton


Albert Price & Dicky Gale just before blowing up the clutch and setting the outfit on fire!


Kenny Davis leading John Burrows on his way to an excellent 3rd in the 350 race - both on Hondas




First TT practice at Ballaugh & different techniques on display.

Ian Lougher prefers nose-up


Ryan Farquhar goes nose-down


Keith Walters & Alun Thomas produce the biggest sidecar leap in 30 years!


Working on Tuesday night's stuff at the moment, so back soon with some more