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A two-person crew aboard the 1987 Warrior 38 *Athena* manages a long-distance Atlantic passage from Cape Verde to Barbados by prioritizing sleep, routine, and energy management.0:58 To mitigate sleep deprivation, the crew employs a flexible watch rotation, typically lasting three to four hours, with a primary rule to sleep whenever off-watch.3:53 They maintain safety by wearing PFDs equipped with AIS MOB devices, which trigger an alarm on the chart plotter if a crew member goes overboard.9:34 Electrical needs are managed by 800W of solar, supplemented by engine runs to charge batteries when using the watermaker or refrigeration.6:52 The crew uses Starlink for high-speed weather downloads, allowing them to monitor upcoming gusts of up to 28 knots and prepare the vessel by securing loose gear and lines.15:50 Daily routines, including meditation and exercise, help maintain mental health during the multi-week transit, while pre-cooked frozen meals and a rice cooker simplify galley tasks.14:46

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