Wed 5 July

Got up early to go: J started the engine, which started then stopped - clunk - abruptly.

Carl, the Diesel Doctor, came - a fuel pump problem.

So - more sunbathing while he and J sorted out the problem - a new pump to be fitted tomorrow (Thursday).

Alan and Laura came round for coffee that evening, served in the most horrible containers - all that Jack has aboard, apart from the two - his 'n' hers - boat mugs, used for everything. As we're here for another day, I invited them, oh and J, too, to the Yacht Club for dinner tomorrow because ...