Boat finally fixed by Wednesday. We spent our time in Calvi – a beautiful town in NW Corsica – eating, sightseeing, swimming (azure blue sea, white sand, no waves, backdrop of snow capped mountains).


23rd Five hour sail to Girolata a lovely hidden bay where the mountains come down to the sea.

24th decided to stay for the day and played – dingy to shore, snorkelling etc. Great until about 9pm when Mike smelt diesel. More engine problems – another sleepless night. This time we thought the trip was over.

25th Returned to Calvi. Weather changed, as it does in the Med – 40 mph tail winds and up to nearly 9 knotts in a swell of 6foot. Not for the feint hearted – or Alison and Pat. Straight to Carinage and wait until Monday again