#boatylicious

[loneliestlion]

unfortunately my phone was dead for the majority of this boat cruise, but it could not have been more gorgeous watching the sun set to some good tunes & dancing with the best of friendsss~ this Halloween was definitely one for the books 🌊👻🎃🕸🕷🌊 #boatylicious #catalinacruise #halloween #ily (at Catalina Classic Cruises)

[myindietree]

#boatylicious

[myindietree]

#boatylicious #indietree

[myindietree]

#boatylicious #indietree #myindietree

[myindietree]

#boatylicious #indietree

[myindietree]

@colourvision #boatylicious #longbeach #imonaboatbitch

[myindietree]

I'm on a boat! Thanks @iamgigamesh #boatylicious (at Catalina Classic Cruises)

[boatylicious]

Water, Water, Everywhere, Nor Any Drop to Drink

Like the Ancient Mariner, we’ve come to realise that you can’t underestimate the value of safe and clean water supplies. To produce enough water to keep us going on board we need the sun to come out and power our solar panels so that the water purifier can run for 70 minutes every day. Since our supply is so vulnerable to changes in weather we can’t afford any waste at all and end up consuming less than we do at home — despite the fact that our exertion levels are quite a bit higher than normal! 

Thankfully, we’ll have access to all the water we need once we hit Hawaii, unlike the 748 million people worldwide who go through life with no access to safe water. And while we might get teased about our bucket-toilet, we can’t imagine the dangers faced by millions of girls worldwide who don’t have access to basic sanitation facilities.

Our experience out here means we’re happier than ever to be raising money for WaterAid’s #GirlStrong campaign, which this summer alone is aiming to provide clean water and toilets to 5,000 girls. What’s more, every Water Aid donation made on our page before September will be matched by the UK government (DFID), so your generosity will have twice the impact.

We’re also working with Hope and Homes for Children, who work to ensure that every child grows up in a loving family rather than in institutions. We’re privileged to have the support of families, who stick by us even when we do something as crazy as rowing the Pacific! This adventure wouldn’t have been possible without them and the highlight of the day on-board is receiving their emails and calls and hearing that they’re spreading the word at home.  

So, if you’ve been following us on Yellowbrick, or via our blog, Facebook and Twitter feeds, please please please consider making a donation to one of these incredible campaigns.  Knowing we can contribute to their work makes what we’re doing is worthwhile, even at the toughest moments!

To donate to the Team Boatylicious charities, please visit: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-web/fundraiser/showFundraiserProfilePage.action?userUrl=boatylicious&isTeam=true