Besides, I've a few more adventures planned, so it might never be finished. Meanwhile the radar has gone on the blink, again. The target alert does not operate. That means that when I am asleep, I have to rely on other ships avoiding me. With David aboard we never used the radar as one of us was always on watch.
Outlook is for light winds as a ridge builds.
Anywhere to get out of the crowded shipping lanes. At least the sun is shining and I've written another chapter. I went on deck to note a large vessel bearing down on me at speed. It soon became clear that we were on a collision course and I took over the steering to make a turn to starboard. As I did so the engine failed, and without any wind I was unable to manoeuvre.