Yacht "Irance" July 23 Light breeze, dull overcast. Dr Droune away collecting sea birds Rain started about 8 A.M. I continued till 1 P.M. Crew got a load of fire wood in afternoon. 4 T.M. Hicks came on board with birds from the camp; Lazarus returned later. Mr Rich, David staying in mountains for week end July 24 Light breeze fine, clear weather Labbeth Day observed. July 25. Similar weather conditions as above. Bar 30.08 Dr Droune away collecting at 7 A.M. Crew getting fresh water from pond; Doctor said it was not fit for drinking when he came on board, although the tank had barely's crystals put in it. Will use the after tanks for drinking. July 26 Light breeze fine weather. Crew employed cleaning out the port after water tank & towards filling it from the starboard one. Lazarus went away collecting in afternoon All on board by 5 T.M. July 27 Light breeze fine, clear weather. Dr Droune ashore collecting at 7 A.M. Crew employed setting up the main rigging removing old new tanyards where required. All on board by 3 30 P.M. July 28 Light h'g breeze, fine, cloudy Lazarus went ashore collecting, returned 2 T.M. 4 T.M. Mr & Mrs Rich, Hicks & David returned from the mountains. 6 55 A.M. Cove up & proceeded out with engine. 7 T. Stipped engine and set all sail, light land breeze Vessel pumped out daily as required. Yacht "Irance" Proceeding towards Russel group. July 29 Light breeze and calm at times during the night and morning, vessel making very little headway. 8 A.M. Mr Rich away with small boat collecting sea birds till noon. Breeze freshened up in afternoon 4 30 T.M. Lock in mainsail & outer jib at 9 T.M. have to under fore sail & staysail. July 30 Wind variable in early morning, heavy rain showers from S.W. Made all sail at daylight and stood in for the land. Started engine at 6 37 A.M. I at 8 I arrive at Koie Id & Lore to, put boat out & Mr Rich & Dr Droune went ashore collecting Picked up boat at 9 47 with hunter proceeded under engine to Kionie Id and landed party again at 1 20 A.M. Kept vessel standing off shore. All aboard at noon & proceeded with engine towards Banika. Stopped engine at 1 T.M. & with fresh breeze, sailed. Anchored at 3 38 T.M. at a plantation, but love up again almost immediately as the I'age was too close in. Went over to a small unnamed Id & found I'age in 15 fms, rock bottom 6 30 T.M. Vessel dragged off, love up worked back to Island with engine and at 7 45 T.M. anchored again in same place, also put kedge ashore close to reef. Vessel lying fairly well; this is a poor place to anchor. Strict anchor watch kept. Vessel pumped out daily as required