Janet and Ray arrived this morning at 09.15 with the replacement impeller for the Johnson shower pump, after offering them coffee and eccles cakes they were on their way back home. We were ready for the off by 10.15 in full waterproof clothing as the forecast looked terrible. We could see the black clouds and rain all around but it always missed us. We arrived at Harleyford Marina at 13.15 dry- the heavens then opened with a serious hail storm whilst we had lunch. The engineer then arrived and checked the pump - it draws 13amps on start and then drops to 6amps so it needs the 15amp fuse. No obvious issues with the motor so changed the impeller and suggested that if it does go again it may be the rocker switch- good friendly service. We left at 15.00 and cruised down to Marlow in sunshine but gusty wind. Moored outside the leisure centre -£12 per night but good for the town first thing tomorrow. Just as we were approaching the mooring nb Chance with James & Doug passed going up stream- a quick shouted creating was made.
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| Our mooring tonight with Marlow bridge in the background |
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| Bisham Abbey on the approach to Marlow |
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| A group of houses around their private marina |
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| Danesfield House used by the RAF during the last war for the interpretation of aerial photographs especially important against the V2 rocket sites |
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| A bit of a special boat house |
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| The old mill next to Hambleden lock-now flats |
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| The famous Temple Island at the end of the regatta course at Henley |
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| One of the umpire launches, |
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Steam launch Windsor Belle getting steam up opposite our mooring in Henley |
