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But that initial curiosity ignited a flame. That evening marked the beginning of a long and arduous journey. What followed was two years of intensive preparation, mental conditioning, and team-building to take on what many believed was an insurmountable challenge.
Building the Team and Preparing for the Impossible
The journey toward the race involved rigorous training, securing sponsorships, and mastering critical skills such as sea navigation, darkness navigation, and handling adversity at sea. I also undertook courses to strengthen mental resilience, knowing that the psychological obstacles would be as tough as the physical ones. The goal was clear: to develop a team capable of enduring the brutal conditions of the Atlantic, including violent storms and towering waves.