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This decision epitomized the core lesson: leadership is forged in moments of adversity. We now counted only two team members trying to complete what no one thought was possible. Over the course of 51 days at sea, battling storms and navigating treacherous waters, we fought the elements and our own doubts.
The Finish and Reflection: Success Against the Odds
Against all expectations, we finished 11th out of all the boats in the race—an achievement that surpassed our worst fears. Over 41 days, we managed to pass several boats, enduring 20-30 foot waves that had our boat surfing down monstrous walls of water. The sense of accomplishment was immense but also bittersweet.