Emily Morgan - Day 6 - On Course for St Lucia!

Today was a momentous day in the voyage. After breakfast (French Toast, aka eggy bread, and bacon), Captain reviewed the wind forecast and our position. She determined we were sufficiently far south to avoid a windless patch that had been lurking in our vicinity. At latitude 20 degrees 50 minutes north and longitude 24 degrees and 5 minutes west, we made our final compass alteration and set a course of 270 degrees west for St Lucia. We each made predictions on when we would arrive in the Caribbean and Keith noted the guesses which ranged from 17 days to 20 days.
These calculations made us look more critically at the fresh fruit and vegetables in their nets swinging from under the solar panels on the stern. We conducted an inventory of fresh produce. We were relieved to note there was ample food for the longest voyage estimate but accusing glances were projected on the culprits responsible for the potato scarcity! We reckoned we should ration the peppers and tomatoes but could lash into the apples and oranges. However, far more contentious deliberation was given to the chocolate stores and a chocolate monitor was appointed (Me! Little do they know).
Water is another consideration. We have to be cognisant of the amount we are using and ensure no taps were left dripping. Emily Morgan's large capacity tanks can hold enough water for 10 litres per person per day. This includes drinking and cooking and washing. There is a water maker on board as well which gives us flexibility with our water usage. Astonishing to consider such complex devices are now readily available. They remove salt from the seawater and render it potable. This eliminates the need for boats to carry huge quantities of plastic bottles of water on board and consequently reduces the number of plastic bottles going overboard accidentally.
Today was 'Tidy Friday' so we all had to take an area of the boat and clean it up. Hot work in the tropical sun. After scrubbing and scouring for an hour or two the crew were also in need of a wash.

Elizabeth