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What training is required?

Training is the responsibility of the team but a minimum of physical and mental preparation, sea survival drills, navigation and a first aid course.

What equipment is carried on board?

All teams must carry the minimum designated equipment, which include safety items such as life jackets, life raft, EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon), VHF Radio (line of sight) and a medical kit.

What food rations are required in the race?

As these races can take anything up to three months to complete, most of the food taken will be freeze dried or boil in the bag. Treats such as chocolate, dried fruit and energy bars are essential and also help to boost morale.

How is drinking water produced in the race?

All boats must carry a water desalinater, which turns salt water into drinking water.

Where are the supplies stored?

Each team must be completely self sufficient for the whole duration of the crossing. Therefore, all supplies including food must be carried on board the boat, stored in water tight containers below the main deck or in the fore or rear cabins.

Where does the crew sleep?

The forward cabin has been designed so that all members of the crew can rest/sleep at the same time if necessary. However, it is envisaged that most crews will not sleep at the same time, but run a watch system, like ourselves where two of the crew will be resting whilst the other two are rowing at two hour intervals.

How does the crew navigate?

Teams use GPS (Global Positioning System) to navigate across the Atlantic. They also carry a sextant as a backup.

How is the electrical equipment powered?

Electrical equipment is powered by a series of solar panels fixed to the cabin roofs and gunwales. This is the only source of producing energy on board the boat so some electrical equipment are fitted with there own power supply.

What happens in an emergency?

The racing fleet will be followed by a number of safety vessels that will provide cover in emergencies. A medic will also form part of safety vessels crew, trained to provide medical assistance either over the VHF radio or onboard.

How do you go to the toilet?

Give you a clue, One Bucket, One Ocean, you figure the rest out!!!

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