Yesterday, Police found his yacht, the Desiree, floating unoccupied a mile offshore to the southwest of Corbiere.

The vessel has since been taken back to the Elizabeth Harbour, but it is usually moored in St Aubin’s Harbour.

Police don’t know what Mr Deeming was wearing when he went missing, but they describe him as 5’6” tall, of slim – medium build with brown but greying hair and a moustache.

Anyone who may have any information about his whereabouts, or who may have seen or spoken to him since Christmas Eve, is asked to contact the Police on 612612.