Hello Dear Reader my name is Eddie, I am a B&G H3000 auto pilot and the sixth member of the crew.

Unlike the humans I live on the boat 24/7 not just high days and holidays, I do not make a mess, eat, pass wind or have any of the unpleasant habits of my human colleague.

Let me explain what has driven me to write this blog. Despite faultless service over the past 3 years I have been totally ignored throughout this trip the humans claim the on-going battery issue is the reason although I suspect there is a jealousy issue as I am by far the best helm aboard.

So imagine my joy last night when one kind crew member offered me the opportunity to have a go, I acquitted myself admirably probably recording the best speed over a sustained period.

As with any happy tale there is dark side and I fear retribution, only time will tell.

As I sit below deck I witness all the activity and must say that they are doing jolly well speeding across the ocean with only 570 miles to go and are now in a weather system that will deliver them to St Lucia on Wednesday 12th.

I have nothing much else to report so I will sign off and return to my dark cupboard hoping to be called on again.

 

Regards

 

Eddie