I woke at around 6:30 but couldn't summon the energy to get going. I eventually got up at about 7:30 to do engine checks and the like. everything was well but the leak that was discovered and fixed the night before in the coolant meant I needed to top that up. I put in all the mixed coolant I had but that cleaned me out. I decided I couldn't go without some de-ionised water at the very least to top me up should there be a problem. I had seen some at the local.supermarket and went round but it only opened at 8:30. I was there when it opened, headed back to the marina and got ready to go. I radioed the marina for help but they said there was traffic so I had to wait. a charter boat came in and made my exit difficult but all was well with some backing and filling. I headed out in very calm conditions, anxious about the engine.
The engine performed well. I checked the temperate and oil pressure constantly, and the bilges frequently. the oil pressure still shows very low but on start up it goes pleasingly high and then drops down which it should do..I motored from 9ish when I left until 2pm when the forecast wind eventually appeared. I sailed under genoa all the way to the anchorage at Two Rocks Bay. the anchorage was very busy indeed and I went on the outside and dropped the hook. it bit but I was worried I was too close to another boat. I re-anchored, still too close to the other boat. typing this now I am watching the other boat closely because I may have to move, although my the anchorage is basically full and boats are still arriving. fingers crossed the night passes without incident

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