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He recounts the grueling first Atlantic crossing where, after two team members were evacuated due to illness, Caldwell and a teammate persevered, finishing 2,400 miles of treacherous open sea in 51 days—eventually placing 11th among global competitors. Despite the finish, Caldwell admits a sense of failure because he had not fostered the team’s commitment adequately. This realization ignited a powerful drive for second chances, leading to re-training, strategic adjustments, and ultimately setting a new record of 35 days, 14 hours, and 3 minutes.