The first time I visited the island was 1970. I came on my Kawasaki 1969, 500cc H1 MachIII together with three other bikes from Sweden. We crossed first the North Sea Gothenburg-Immingham. Then a ride across England to Liverpool. After emptying the tank my new baby was loaded in a special device on deck at the steamer together with two other bikes. 
Imagine the long line of empty bikes to get some gas at the petrol station in Douglas!

We stayed in tents at Glen Louge. The first morning was a real shock. We had no clue about morning practice. Our tents were about 25 metres from the edge of the course. The wake up was brutal. It felt like the racing bikes should come through the tents! Best sounds: The Benellis 250 and 350, MV of course and the triple BSA:s and Triumphs.

We spent the evenings at the pub in the corner of The Promenade and Broadway. Quite a few bitters. I don't remember in what way we returned to the tents late in the evenings. 
The food was fish 'n' chips in real newspapers from the small stands on The Promenade. 

I'll never forget it!