Apolo se sumerge en el horizonte, un brillo y desaparece. Desciendo el mástil y llego a la cubierta justo cuando el carro dorado se precipita bajo la tierra para prepararse para un nuevo amanecer.

Neptuno llegó según lo prometido el 1 de febrero. Cruzando el ecuador alrededor de las 21:00 hora local del 31/1/20 (11:00 en el Reino Unido) no era hora para el juicio de los Pollywogs. Entonces, en un cambio de guardia con vientos ligeros, los Pollywogs se reunieron ante Neptuno y la Corte de Sus Leales Shellbacks. Si bien se hicieron muchas buenas ofrendas en danzas interpretativas, poemas, limericks y recitaciones, los culpables fueron debidamente castigados, absueltos de sus atroces crímenes contra el Mar (¡incluso orinar en él!) Y ungidos Shellbacks.

Undulating silk smooth waters have given way to waves, cresting and occasionally spattered by rain. Squalls erupting from low flying clouds bring fresh winds, exciting helming with unpredictable wind shifts and occasionally a light shower. More often a torrent. Mischievously these last long enough to go down, grab your shampoo, get on deck and lathered up but not quite long enough for a rinse. Regardless, these are welcome relief for days of relentless heat and sunshine. Coming on deck is a relief. 

Dos duerme hasta Navidad. Sí, es Nochebuena, pero en un sistema de reloj es un poco diferente. Estaré en el reloj "Niza" y estaré en la cama durmiendo a medianoche. El reloj "Naughty" estará activo cuando esté en la cubierta, así que si reciben algún regalo o solo algo de carbón, lo descubriremos. Aquí no se repite la televisión y nadie trajo una película de Navidad con ellos. Mucha música y álbumes navideños: ¡es como estar en las tiendas pero menos costoso! Mi esposa puede decirme lo contrario más tarde. Hoy he estado revisando el acceso al bote.

SOUTHERN OCEAN BLOG 4: 07.12.19

24 hours since the last blog, and the Ocean bit back! Fabulous electric light show around us for my watch. It arrived locally for the next one and there was no gap between thunder and lightning. No strike on the boat thankfully, but there has been a big wind shift, we heeled hard over so a few lee-cloths were tested and half an hour of hard work all around. No harm done.

SOUTHERN OCEAN BLOG 3: 28.11.19

During this part of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, our Marlow ambassador on board 'Imagine your Korea' will be sharing weekly mini blogs during the epic Southern Ocean Race from Cape Town to Fremantle.

In the last 2 weeks we have had three updates from James which give an intense, exciting view of life on-board whilst racing in the world's toughest ocean.

Knockdown!

During this part of the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, our Marlow ambassador on board 'Imagine your Korea' will be sharing weekly mini blogs during the epic Southern Ocean Race from Cape Town to Freemantle.

In the last 72 hours we have had two updates from James which give an intense, exciting view of life on-board whilst racing in the world's toughest ocean.

SOUTHERN OCEAN BLOG 1: 20.11.19

Basking in the shadow of Table Mountain, the Clipper Race fleet makes its final preparations ahead of Race 4; a 4,750 nautical mile ocean crossing from Cape Town, South Africa to Fremantle, Australia. 

7th & 8th October

LEG 1, RACE 2: PORTIMAO PORTUGAL TO PUNTA DEL ESTE, URUGUAY

In James' second blog from the Portugal to Uruguay Race, he gives us an insight into Race tactics, improving 'Imagine Your Korea's' Race position and a novel attempt for Race gains following in America's Cup foiling catamaran footsteps. 

Countdown

LEG 1, RACE 2: PORTIMAO PORTUGAL TO PUNTA DEL ESTE, URUGUAY

In James' latest blog he gives us an insight into crossing of the Equator and the King Neptune rituals that ensued - legendary amongst sailors and the Clipper Race!

Written 1/10/19 just north of the Equator then the day after the crossing on 3/10/19.

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