Dear Southern Ocean:
You have kept us on our toes over the last 24 hours giving us an intense and exciting evening last night full of squalls up to 40kts. We have been working around the clock to keep up with you and everything you are throwing at us. Man you are strong!
You managed to knock one of us off the helm yesterday and have accidentally deployed 3 of our lifejackets, safely, causing a good laugh or two. Today you have pushed us hard with many maneuvers and gybes in the middle of the ice exclusion zone, which has been a good test for the boat and the crew.
We are grateful you continue to honor us with the presence of Albatros. You have delivered everything that you promised and we sense more is to come in the night, for that is when you are truly awake. We are dressed and ready for you!
Jen Edney
OBR – MAPFRE in the Volvo Ocean Race
