Tom Cunliffe ~ Stamp out plastic on board.

[@xanderlutz7856]

How the hell this gem of a man only has 8k subscribers is beyond me... this is KZbin at its finest.

[@TomCunliffeYachtsandYarns]

You're too kind Xander. I've been slacking a bit on this Channel while I work on my website, but I've a few vids lined up to shoot this month and next and I hope that will boost my subs list. I don't know what more I can do. Thanks for the follow and words of encouragement. Tom

[@statistics5316]

Tom Cunliffe is brilliant. Who else can spin an engaging yarn about plates, cups and saucers?

[@TomCunliffeYachtsandYarns]

Thanks. I don't know how I'd get on talking about a phone directory though!

[@drabnove]

You sir, are a scholar and a gentleman. Love your anecdotes, and your channel. Don't stop doing what you do. Best regards to you, and to your fair missus.

[@TomCunliffeYachtsandYarns]

Many thanks Eric. I'll keep on keeping on! Tom

[@stuartmenziesfarrant]

I am a humble dinghy sailor, but I really enjoy Tom's enthusiasm and knowledge of all things nautical! Great channel, much better than anything found on TV these days!

[@zerogo40]

Tom did make it to television, had a nice programme following people renovating boats.

[@Dabear88]

This man is an absolute gem.

[@eddieg66]

I could listen to this chap all day great stuff

[@adammccarthy2157]

eddieg66 mr too , what a lovely man

[@anandarochisha]

You are probably a big fan of Donald Trump too..

[@stevenschapera2888]

What gets me about Tom is his authenticity. He tells a good story, but it true and he’s not paid to tell it. I can’t ge5 3nough of his wisdom.

[@rorybone100]

Wooden plates: "They float! If you drop em over the side, you can go back for them. Good bit of man-overboard practice..." And with you on everything else Tom. Nice food and drink tastes nicer (out) off good crockery or glassware. Think I'd keelhaul anyone I saw presenting me with decent malt from plastic.

[@MrBluoct]

“.... People had come down from the trees by then ....” I nearly fell out of my car when I heard this ...

[@TomCunliffeYachtsandYarns]

I'm always tickled by the temporariness of our current situation in comparison with the life of man on the planet. Glad you managed to hang onto the steering wheel.

[@jeremyyork3538]

Tom, what a wonderfully relaxed manner you have. I could listen to you for ages! You're the kind of fella I'd love to exchange sea stories with over a few pints of best bitter.. Keep up the good work - you're one of a kind!

[@TomCunliffeYachtsandYarns]

Jeremy York Very kind of you to say so Jeremy. It's a pleasure to share odd bits of my life with new friends.

[@jeremyyork3538]

@@TomCunliffeYachtsandYarns Thanks for such a rapid reply Tom. I'm half way through your video on the Bentley - what a lovely machine. I too share your passion for English classic cars and motorcycles - you've got a new fan!

[@callsignslick3118]

"It's a sad man who drinks out of a plastic mug." Hahahahahahahahahahahaha! Thank you for my first good laugh of the day, Tom! Good on ya!

[@wilbuzllf5057]

Perfect. Couldn't agree more and it's great to see your push against plastic. We actually had to special order the ceramic/porcelain plates instead of choosing one of the hundreds of choices of ugly plastic plates. We do have a set of (actually really good high quality) drinking glasses in some sort of heavy plastic. I thought about wooded plates a while ago but wasn't sure until I saw this. Great video, thanks for sharing :) /Rasmus

[@TomCunliffeYachtsandYarns]

Hi Rasmus. There's been some bad press about wooden plates, but we love them. I'm pleased to have clarified your thoughts. Tom

[@columkenn]

Sorry, but the heavy plastic drinking glasses is unforgivable. Give him 6 of the worst from the cane Tom.

[@neilgower2558]

I love your yarns I could listen them all day .. keep the great content coming .. you had a life we all wished had .. or better still sit at a bar and chat to ..

[@kenkeneth]

Tom Cunliffe = legend 🙌🏼

[@DaddyGoodstick]

You Sir are mighty good fun and a blast of a bloke to hear.

[@TomCunliffeYachtsandYarns]

Cheers Mate. Tom

[@DrCrabfingers]

Tom I love you. I couldn't agree more. Your tales of "I bought this in 1975"...etc really made me laugh because that is exactly what I'm like. Gawd bless ya....I tell everyone about my shoes that I bought 20 years ago and still look brand new...and some deck shoes that I bought around the same time that have now moulded to my feet and show no sign of deteriorating. Those deck shoes have been soaked many times in the sea, left out for days in heavy rain, used to walk miles inland...and are still going...they'll probably outlive me!

[@michaellippmann4474]

Tom...that is great...we use almost no plastic on our boat, real utensils, glass wine glasses, metal plates that are probably 50 years old....hate plastic!!! A neccesary evil but we work really hard to not use plastic! Cheers Mike and Ally 🇨🇦 S/V Bears Mistress II

[@dimasa5800]

Listening to Tom as he speaks reminds me of how much I miss the English. I long to return to England, I yearn for the company of the many "solid" mates I encountered during my sojourns. Thanks Tom

[@TomCunliffeYachtsandYarns]

Hi David. I don't know where you are, but I'm pleased you're enjoying a bit of Englishness. We do our best. Tom

[@dr-stephennewdell3882]

EXCELLENT! Thank You, Sir

[@praisebewibble]

Love the off the cuff remarks Tom. Should be sent to the headmasters study had me laughing. Keep it up .

[@TomCunliffeYachtsandYarns]

Those were the days! Do I get 6, or just a serious ear-bashing!

[@AfricanFlightStar]

Wholeheartedly agreed on all counts, so cheers to all that! 👍🏼😄🍻

[@Nerd3927]

I kept the red hard plastic plates that are as old as the boat from the early 80ties. They do the job and fit perfectly in the galley. The previous owners daughter has fond memories of them as well, and really likes seeing them in daily use. Who am I to discard of them now.... Love you take on it though.

[@TomCunliffeYachtsandYarns]

No, you can't get rid of those. Part of the boat's history. Glad you liked the vid though. Tom

[@Windborne1974]

Absolutely love your sessions sir!!! Please keep doing them! Cheers!!!

[@TomCunliffeYachtsandYarns]

Thanks Joshua. I'll do my best!

[@Windborne1974]

@@TomCunliffeYachtsandYarns I got my start sailing the grand ol' schooners; my wife and I live, full-time, aboard our 1974 51' Formosa ketch here in Florida. Even so, I love the old traditional boats. I feel the Formosas are a good compromise though...

[@FlyNineVictor]

Tom, my wife and I love you so so much. Thank you for sharing your experience. Bless you. We want to move aboard, and your videos are inspiring us.

[@TomCunliffeYachtsandYarns]

Hi Victor. Roz and I lived aboard for 10 years and still live permanently on the yacht for 3-4 months each summer. Wouldn't have it any other way. Home sweet home.

[@AndysEastCoastAdventures]

Used to have melamine dinner service on the boat but now gone over to enamalware. Love it and has a real retro feel about it. Should last forever too!

[@CobrasArt]

Great video as usual, I turn plates and bowls ever need replacing give me a shout' thanks fro your channel hope to see you in Somerset soon.

[@TomCunliffeYachtsandYarns]

Thanks for that. I hope people have seen your reply so they know where to get them!

[@beyergarret123]

Is there any subject Tom cant make interesting? I'll admit I dont understand a lot of his nautical lingo but it doesnt matter, I'm completely hooked on it! I'll bet he's great fun sat around a roaring fire in a pub on a cold winters night!

[@TomCunliffeYachtsandYarns]

Thanks for your kind words. I'm often to be found with a pint in hand at my local, The Cuckoo down in the woods on the Wilts/Hants border. You're right, there's always a roaring fire and some good mates too. Tom

[@AndyUK-Corrival]

Nice one Tom, totally agree with you, lovely to hear your voice and the memories each item bring. Might have a go at turning some wooden plates myself as I have a lathe. Happy days, looks lovely there. Andy UK

[@TomCunliffeYachtsandYarns]

Grand idea. Make them with a decent lip to keep the gravy in when you're well heeled and you'll be right. Best Tom.

[@penney304]

Tom you are such a delight to watch and listen to. In fact I've found myself watching some of your videos over and over again. Only you could make plates and cup this interesting. Keep'em coming... By the way where did you get the snappy jacket? Looks very comfy.

[@TomCunliffeYachtsandYarns]

Thanks! The jacket is made by Weird Fish. Glad you like it.

[@brian.7966]

Tom, you're the MAN, Always great to see you on here.

[@newdmbfan]

Very well said Tom Cheers!!!

[@mgevirtz]

A man after my own heart!

[@TheMarineSurveyorNotebookBenSu]

Loads of wooden plates available on line, great idea.

[@contessa3292]

A good 'call to arms', Tom. Many thanks for the great yarn. Yes, and interesting boats in the anchorage? You're right - sometimes, not often! We didn't see much of them, but that looked like a nice sheer on the black schooner on your quarter, and at the beginning we glimpsed a lovely low-looking vessel astern, perhaps a gorgeous, speedy Skerry Cruiser - as you're in the skerries! Keep the videos and great philosophy coming! Don't stop. Cheers, William.

[@TomCunliffeYachtsandYarns]

Well spotted William. Both interesting boats. The skerry cruiser was very pukka and was sailed single-handed. Unfortunately, I didn't find out her history. She was gone soon after. The schooner well maintained too.

[@dobermanpac1064]

You had me with Malt Whiskey. ROFLMBO.... I hate plastic/fiberglass, etc.

[@rodwilliam3890]

Tom i can listen to you full time. No one come close to telling a yarn like do. Mabe morgan Freeman close second

[@TomCunliffeYachtsandYarns]

That's praise indeed Rod. You're too kind. Tom

[@rustyjeff3007]

this is one of my faves. Thanks Sir Tom..

[@andrewwheeldon3027]

I am absolutely with you on the plastic plates, mugs and glasses Tom. My boating is on a much smaller scale and doesn't involve us cooking and eating onboard; But we have spent over 25 years camping, caravanning and motorhomeing... I have to say that I have tried all the plastic good on offer but we ditched them years and years ago. There is nothing worse than and nice trip around France, stopping off at a vineyard and picking up a few choice bottles and then drinking them out of plastic!! I have found that the plastic plates, glasses and mugs even blow off the table! Yes the ceramic and glass alternatives are heavier, less of a problem on a boat I guess, a potential problem on a caravan... just take less clothes I say! We too have had very few breakages. When we first took glasses with us we would carefully wrap them in tea towels... these days we don't even bother with that. Glass glasses are even very cheap from places like Wilco, a quarter of the price of a plastic one. If they break, replace them, but always carry a couple of spares!!

[@columkenn]

Enthusiastically agreed on the plastic. The same for camping trips, avoid plastic plates, cups and glasses, they are nasty. It's a sad man drinks tea from a plastic cup)) Fully agree

[@gnohn9366]

Just found this channel. Great stories and sound advice.

[@pete48172]

With you all the way here Tom - no wooden plates on our modest Channel cruiser, but we haven’t broken a ceramic one yet. (Lost a couple of mugs over the years, but we have a few spares at home to replace ‘em on the rare occasion.)

[@TomCunliffeYachtsandYarns]

Yes, better to break a few mugs than use plastic ones. You then have the pleasure of finding some replacements.

[@philskype101]

great episode, I have a real glasses on my plastic boat too and the only time they come to danger is being washed.

[@Snoozzzzzze]

You can’t beat a favourite mug, always a sad parting.

[@sailingluckybear1045]

Just found your channel yesterday. Great Content and enjoyable to watch. Keep them coming!!! Subscribed and Liked

[@TomCunliffeYachtsandYarns]

Thanks Lucky Bear. Good to have you on board.

[@philiporourke7896]

Great vid, very interesting and fun to watch. Thanx.

[@reloadncharge9907]

Fun video.....subscribed....going to be a binge watch weekend! Like your paper charts from a previous episode....I got em all, under my B&G plotter! Thanks, Andrew

[@TomCunliffeYachtsandYarns]

Thanks for subscribing Andrew. Enjoy the binge!

[@eddiehughes371]

Excellent video 👏👍

[@Chris-fo8wp]

Could not agree more, Tom!! except for the Marmite :)

[@TomCunliffeYachtsandYarns]

Love it or hate Chris! Tom

[@crunchycrispybacon]

excellent video. thank you!

[@charleselertii6187]

Yay Tom! I like my treasured mugs and plates as well. I STILL purposely buy powdered laundry detergent at home. It has served me well for decades. I abhor the heavy colored plastic containers of the liquid laundry detergent. Totally unnecessary. The cardboard box of laundry powder is biodegradable. Of course in humid Florida it keeps best in the airconditioning. But out in the garage where the washer lives, I have a dedicated puddy knife to break it back into powder when I wash clothes. Small price to pay. Cheers to you Sir! -Chuck in Jensen Beach Florida. August 2, 2024

[@dominicmacklon7225]

Marvelous!!!

[@karlsmith5935]

thanks for another awesome vid sir love your work

[@TomCunliffeYachtsandYarns]

My thanks to you for watching and letting me know you like the vids.

[@jamesstrom6991]

the uss constitution cup! fantastic. tom has a boating ethos like no other

[@clidiere]

I love your passion. For many years I used Duralex plates which never broke. Today my new boat came with plastic plates that I can't wait to replace. (If only they would break!)

[@iainlyall6475]

try a hammer :-)

[@canyonhaverfield2201]

Really amazed you didnt openly share your Swedish cup by Comprar. We too were fans of that company's work..where the heck have you been hiding out. Only today did luck reveal your vlog...You are cool dude..& i look forward to following in your wake 🐳

[@TomCunliffeYachtsandYarns]

Thanks for the follow Canyon. Glad you found me. Tom

[@Mick028]

Denby most be a generation thing Tom because Chris and I have cupboards full of it!

[@adammccarthy2157]

Well said

[@UncleFester84]

Couldn't stop looking at the Boreal 55 in the background

[@Raenman66]

I'm a chef. Plastic cutting boards are bad for knife blades (and not any more sanitary than hardwood). Give me a wooden cutting board any time. My favorite coffee mug is a "china mug"; heavy ceramic that "helped save the Rockland Maine Breakwater Lighthouse". Single malt [fill in your favorite brand] only in glass too. (I'm partial to the product of Speyside but Islay is good too). I have no proof but I don't think wine tastes like wine in a plastic "glass". I hadn't thought about wooden plates. When I finally get my liveaboard, I will acquire some wooden plates, thanks for the advice.

[@SailingTaranto]

Always loved your writing Tom so its just wonderful to see you on KZbin as well. But glass on a yacht??!! Fabulous :-) I've always had glasses too aboard Taranto despite the naysayers, I've always refused to accept anything else for an evening tipple, ditto the plates, I mean its all just sand at the end of the day :-) Cheers Rick

[@TomCunliffeYachtsandYarns]

Well Cheers Rick. Raising my glass of the finest to you!

[@airgead5391]

Awesome!

[@kennethdodd7614]

Definitely stamp out plastic... Like the vid 👍

[@jaysonlima7196]

My cruises might be some what more modest and my boat may be slightly smaller, but I have to agree, there is something inherently civilized about not earing off of plastic, good ceramics, and glass have a novelty all their own when used hundreds of miles from home. And while we're at it lets get rid of those cheap disposable paper plates as well, there's nothing homey about them. And when the weather turns chill theres nothing quite loke dipping down below after watch and settling in to a hot beverage next to the fire (Tom drinks tea, I like coffee, Tom's stove burns coal, mine burns diesel) and popping your boots off putting your feet up and listening to the hull and water interact, extra credit of you add a dash of rum to the coffee!

[@richhamel6810]

You sir are a treasure, I just discovered your channel. Thank you - whiskey is not stored in plastic so why would you drink it from plastic. Cheers

[@jackpruett8957]

You’re speaking everything I believe no plastic good ceramic and good glass to drink your whiskey out of Irish whiskey German whiskey whiskey whiskey moonshine

[@AfricanSouthernCross]

Sent to the headmaster for six of the best, LOL....headmaster probably drunk anyway 🤣🤣🤣

[@fastfreddy19641]

i would love some of those wooden plates, but how are they sealed?

[@TomCunliffeYachtsandYarns]

No sealing on them Fred. They just get scrubbed. Tom

[@johnlashbrook9175]

I have to agree, especially regarding wine glasses and mugs, at least in harbour. Coincidently back in the 70s, when I got hitched, we had Denby ware plates much of which we still have - but I'm not sure I would be allowed to put any of it on the boat.

[@TomCunliffeYachtsandYarns]

Denby must have sold a stack in the 1970s for weddings. We didn't have a house, just a boat so they came with us to South America!

[@vonhier]

"It's a sad man who drinks out of a plastic mug" - well said. Totally agree. We banned plastic on board and have been using ceramic plates for years now. Personally I dislike wooden plates because of the interesting germinal stowaways who will be found sooner or later.

[@TomCunliffeYachtsandYarns]

Hi Ulrich As long as you scrub them thoroughly, there should be no problem. I've been using them for 40 year, both at home and on the boat without apparent ill effects. It also pays to have close-grained wood that doesn't warp or crack. Tom

[@jcfgh]

Quite right Tom. I drink my tea out of a Spode breakfast cup and saucer. No need to lower standards on board. Bugged plastic.

[@TomCunliffeYachtsandYarns]

Good man. A real gent and the tea will taste all the better for it.

[@BrotherofSki]

Supplementing my UKSA with Tom

[@KlausStramm]

brilliant

[@vailclewley5354]

Tom for reason you never mention a very beautiful plastic pilot cutter Elley Grey built by Martin Heard .

[@TomCunliffeYachtsandYarns]

No reason Vail. I've never had the opportunity. Martin did a grand job on the boats. He's much missed. Tom

[@chrisbull6244]

Marmite taste like plastic and it comes with a plastic top and container, love you videos and laid back back chat. When are you back on TV.

[@TomCunliffeYachtsandYarns]

I'd love to do some more telly. I'm just waiting for the call. Until then, you'll have to make do with my KZbin vids.

[@750count]

When I look at all my ceramic dishes and other various glassware I just think I better stow those well The wood plates look great I may get a set of those A better life without plastic

[@albazar]

Nice video Tom,that bread is making my mouth water.i need a sandwich now.cheers.

[@TomCunliffeYachtsandYarns]

Hope it's a Marmite one!

[@JohnSwampthingRae]

Great video, Mate! I've always held plastic in the utmost disgust... Personally, I'm rather partial to Enamelware for use at Sea, virtually unbreakable!(I love it on land, too...) I've got a Black Enamelware mug that's been to hell an' back! I bought it new 25 years ago, it's still goin' strong! Just have to keep a mind not to accidentally give it the Deep-Six... If you're on facebook, have a gander at my Group the Marlinespike Sailor's Guild... Fair winds, Mate!

[@TomCunliffeYachtsandYarns]

We inherited some enamelware with one boat. We used to call them the dog bowls! They were good though. Will look you up on FB. Tom

[@stephencass8118]

When's the autobiography coming out Tom? Or is Sailing, Yachts and Yarns the closest we'll get?

[@TomCunliffeYachtsandYarns]

Nice idea. Sadly, there's too much I wouldn't dare to commit to paper.....

[@stephencass8118]

Bless you, Tom. I'm sure for a paragon of virtue such as yourself, that's not true. Best wishes.

[@saltybuster946]

You have style Tom

[@TomCunliffeYachtsandYarns]

We try!

[@sky33liner]

You can buy wooden plates and bowls from companies that supply re-enactors. I'll try to find some websites.

[@guineapig1997]

Crossman crafts www.crossmancrafts.co.uk/domestic-and-equipment/ for plates and bowls Medieval Craft medievalcraft.eu/index.php?k4,camp-equipment,2 for bowls (look in the Camp Equipment section of their website). Ravencrest ravencrest.co.uk/4-reenactment-eating for bowls

[@mrcrabass3669]

I agree plastic is soul less .love your jacket where from warm and stylish

[@TomCunliffeYachtsandYarns]

It's a 'Weird Fish' one. Very cosy and comfortable to wear. XXL!

[@luciousbrun5437]

"It's a sad man that drinks out of plastic mugs." Yeah Tom, they are called prisoners.

[@TomCunliffeYachtsandYarns]

Ha ha! Nice one Lucious. Tom

[@JWedek]

Some day I’ll introduce you to my set of hand carved Haitian wooden plates and set of ceramic mugs from the great yard debit which are about the same age I approve heartily

[@iainlyall6475]

round plates? they should be square like the old navy had :-)

[@TomCunliffeYachtsandYarns]

That would be a proper job Iain. The original trencher . Tom

[@tronalpha2552]

Hi Tom. I have followed your articals in the magazine and i jast came across your vedios on ytube and one promt me to messege you some bad news. Today evevn good quality alcohole comes in plastics. plastics slipped into our lives and the bad news is this its hear to stay becase people allowed to happen. people do not care about whats around tommorow. only today. Gerard.

[@ancientmariner7473]

I bought half a dozen wooden square plates in Maldon £ shop about 15 years ago. Great bargain and still going strong they serve as plates and bowels as one. My gaff cutter is too small for glass, I drink hot stuff out of stainless double wall mugs and G&T, wine whiskey out of nice highly polished stainless stemless double walled goblets. I don't even have a plastic bucket! They collapse too easily. I've a nice stout rubber one with heavy duty galved handle and large rims - far more comfortable to sit on.

[@TomCunliffeYachtsandYarns]

Good man. The goblets are a really great idea.

[@iveywin]

Good on ya Tom! ...let me guess, the utensils aren't plastic either! 😊

[@TomCunliffeYachtsandYarns]

Too right Mate. They are good Sheffield steel.

[@johndo3930]

Don't give me food on a plastic plate .. my appetite is gone right there and then. lol

[@lungarotta]

I can't drink tea from a plastic cup, it tastes awfully! Can't understand how some people do, evendently they have no taste for tea...

[@preluded]

Totally agree...can't stand plastic for drinking or eating.

[@TomCunliffeYachtsandYarns]

No - food tastes different somehow, doesn't it.

[@normanboyes4983]

Loved that Tom thank you. However, the irony is we are now eating plastic off wooden plates.🤔

[@TomCunliffeYachtsandYarns]

Nice point Norman.

[@whocares4199]

Forking food off plastic plates is forking vile.

[@brendanpayne115]

Almost surprised you decided against square wooden plates as used in Nelson's navy. These of course gave us the old "3 square meals". Bon vent Tom!

[@TomCunliffeYachtsandYarns]

Square plates make a lot of sense, especially when you come to stowing them. They sit nicely against a fiddle as well, but I imagine that they'might not be so easy to clean.

[@glypnir]

My wife claims that bone China is tougher than stoneware like the Denby ware, and in my experience that’s true. So congrats on your record with the Denby. But are you willing to go back to real wool fleece instead of that plastic thing you’re wearing? I know it don’t want to give up my Goretex.

[@TomCunliffeYachtsandYarns]

I do love wool too - especially those heavy Norwegian sweaters. Nothing like them on a cold dark night. I have a Guernsey that serves me well.

[@tedb.5707]

They make amazing utensils and disposables in bamboo. Much better than "plastic", snd they'll decompose! I grudgingly accept plastic reusable containers, cardboard is worse. Cardboard and paper attract insects and mold.

[@SimeonDavies]

Dear Mr Cunliffe, when will your delightful wife start videos on cooking on board. The loaf of bread looks delicious. Kind regards.

[@TomCunliffeYachtsandYarns]

I'll see if I can persuade her. She's a grand onboard cook and brilliant behind the lens, but stand her up in front of it and she tends to freeze, I'm sorry to say.

[@SVRoquetta]

Yeah, you had me until you said marmite. No place for that on a boat 😂

[@kimfucku8074]

It has! Instead of Sika!

[@LNM0000]

Lol

[@waterboy8999]

There's plastic on the Marmite, on the table. Just saying.....