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Taylor Grieger, a member of the Skeletor Crew Sailing team, competes in the 2023-24 Ocean Globe Race aboard *Godspeed*, a refitted Swan 51.Watch The crew consists entirely of military veterans recruited based on personality and resilience rather than sailing experience.1:14 To prepare for the race, the team logged 12,500 nautical miles and rebuilt the vessel, which had previously sunk in Hurricane Irma and sat submerged on a reef for 27 hours.2:11 Modifications prioritize crew morale and comfort over speed, including a custom canopy for shade and solar power generation.4:12 The team employs a three-watch system of four hours on and eight hours off.8:24 In heavy weather, the crew’s strategy focuses on survival by running downwind with the storm to avoid breaking the boat.6:42 Grieger utilizes celestial navigation, currently achieving accuracy within 1.5 miles for noon sights.8:56 The team relies on a used 1.5-ounce spinnaker for the majority of their downwind sailing.5:21

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