Daniel Laurens

Motored from Guernsey to Herm, calm conditions, wind f2. Dinghy to shore (5 people). Walked round Herm, beer festival. Dinghy burst, swam back to boat. Braai on boat and return to Jersey around 3.30pm. Motor sailed all the way with main sail out and then included Gib once reached Le'tacq. Engine troubles, potential arching of Motor, Gary and Dan fixed. Motor sailed.

Force 3-4, dropping to Force 2. Trip with Gary x2 and Maria. Due to partipate in Guernsey to Jersey race, but entered too late. Sailed some of the way when enough wind (N). Saw pod of dolphins around Corbiere. Engine troubles for 2h30 - Gary and Dan fixed by bypassing filter system. Coast Huard on notice for tow. Originally told to return to Jersey as not in Guernsey waters. Continued and managed to make 8 knots once engine fixed and could then motor sail. Some sea swell, slightly uncomfortable roll at times

Calm conditions, tested new sails. Trip with Maddy and Flynn for Father's Day. Clive, Jo and 2 others in Clive's boat. Had lunch, same and returned. Saw dolphins on the way

Very windy conditions, tide moving fast. Sailed with Maddy, Tina, Rudi, Finn

Sailed most of the way force 4. Trip with Maddy, Rudi, Tina, Lily and Finn