This week King Neptune made his appearance as the fleet races from Portimao to Punta del Este. The crew on Dare To Lead were hoping to have sailed unnoticed by the Lord of the Seas however crew member Angie Simpson reported: “The air was filled with bubbles and drum beats announced the arrival of Calypso and the court of King Neptune. Rising from the depths, Calypso, mistress of King Neptune, blew on her magic conch, calling to the great King to arrive and consider our worth to be in his kingdom.”

Many sins were aired on board Punta del Este, varying from munching through stashed away chocolate to snoring and each came with their own verdict and punishment. Crew member Kati Kaskeala explains: “The anecdotes were numerous, with the crew doubled over in fits of laughter – until it was their turn to step in front of the King, and they heard their personal verdict: up to six big spoonfuls of a VERY dubious mixture of baked beans, milk powder and other unidentified ingredients being splashed all over them in the guise of a baptism.”

Elsewhere in the fleet the GoToBermuda team offered King Neptune a poem with the hopes that it would aid a smooth transition, however, the court had different ideas as crew member Gerry Glover explains: “Sadly King Neptune and our one shellback did not think that this was enough for us to avoid being doused in a concoction of porridge, baked, beans, maple syrup plus other items from the Galley. Spread all through our hair … but it’s worth it. Great day on board GoToBermuda.”