Dear Southern Ocean,
You are beautiful, mysterious and full of wonder. Many wish to experience your full beauty and strength but few will. We are excited to be out here with you, and a little nervous.
It seems you have quite a welcome party planned for us over the next few days starting off with a pre-party of 30 knots to get us warmed up then revving it up full force to 40+ knots for a 3 day ocean bashing rave, topped off with a bit of tricky manoeuvring around the Ice Gate to keep us on our toes.
We’ve noted the dress code and will be fully prepared with our best cold weather kit and many layers. Some of us have met you before; others are meeting you for the first time.
We’ve been warned about these parties and to expect the unexpected. Surprises are your specialty. It sounds like quite the welcome party. I know that we all came down here for an adventure but please don’t be too brutal.
Thank you for the invite and see you at the party!
Jen.
*Jen Edney is the on board reporter on MAPFRE for this Leg 3.
