Swinging the Lamp

# 70 Boats, bikes, cars and a bombshell

Thor and Rory discuss transport etiquette and Thor discovers a surprising thing about Rory's past.

#69 A leaky boat and 80s culture

Rory tells Thor about his boat travails and they end up swinging the lamp about iconic 80s culture.

#68 Shakedown Voyages

Thor and Rory dive into the joys and challenges of sailing, touching on everything from shakedown cruises to long summer days in northern waters. They exchange stories of personal adventures, including sailing plans in Aberdeenshire and Shetland's nearly perpetual daylight. Meanwhile, a lighthearted chat on sailing etiquette turns into a discussion of recent scandals on the political front, reminding us of the dynamic nature of news. The episode ends with intriguing anecdotes about orca encounters and the unconventional tactics sailors employ to deter these marine giants.

#67 Passage from Aberdour (Scotland) to the Hamble (South of England)

Rory and regular guest Mark Thompson swing the lamp after sailing Bucephalus 500 miles from the Forth in Scotland to the Solent in England.

#66 Departure Preps

Thor is still in Shetland while Rory is almost ready for a re-location voyage to the Solent.