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A solo sailor delivering a high-performance boat from Antigua to Bermuda manages battery depletion, water collection, and lightning risks during a squall-heavy passage. With the vessel’s lithium-ion phosphate battery system compromised, the sailor shuts down non-essential electronics, including the autopilot, to conserve power from the remaining lead-acid batteries.2:22 To mitigate lightning risk, the sailor stops the engine to reduce static charge buildup and retreats inside the cabin, noting that the boat’s carbon fiber mast lacks a dedicated lightning conductor.13:55 During rain showers, the sailor collects approximately four liters of fresh water by rigging a hose to an eyelet in a reefed sail.8:33 The sailor emphasizes the importance of staying clipped to the boat’s Dyneema tethers while moving across the trampolines, particularly when the vessel is powered up.16:35 The passage continues with the sailor rationing power and water while monitoring weather patterns to navigate safely toward New England.

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