The engine overheated shortly after we got underway. I did what I could but unable to fix it myself. The wind has come around to the W too much to sail up the waterway to look for svc so we sailed back down to the marina we'd just left. Plenty of sympathy here but unable to find diesel service locally. Forecast is a fair wind tomorrow so we can sail N. Finally contacted a mechanic who can meet us Friday at Venice, 10 mi. N. So we'll sail there tomorrow, Thur. Marina lady here gave us a 5 gal gas can which I filled with gas for possible use in the dinghy to give us a boost if needed. We're not under time pressure to get home and can even sail the whole way if necessary. Meanwhile, we have good weather and plenty of food, water, gin and rum. Life is good.
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