Chapter
The Importance of Emergency Water in the Middle of the Ocean
48:36 - 54:37 (06:01)
The speaker discusses the necessity of having emergency water in the event of equipment malfunction while sailing and explains how the buildup of salt crystals from saltwater can become abrasive and cause discomfort.
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The salt crystals in saltwater can remain in clothing and be abrasive when dry, causing sores on the skin during rowing.
48:36 - 51:00 (02:24)
Summary
The salt crystals in saltwater can remain in clothing and be abrasive when dry, causing sores on the skin during rowing. Sheepskin seat covers are better at not retaining salt crystals than man-made fibers, providing a solution for more comfortable rowing.
ChapterThe Importance of Emergency Water in the Middle of the Ocean
Episode#001 - Stu Morton - Rowing The Atlantic Solo
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker explains the importance of ballast in his boat for both emergency water storage and to avoid capsizing.
51:02 - 53:44 (02:42)
Summary
The speaker explains the importance of ballast in his boat for both emergency water storage and to avoid capsizing. He plans to have 120 kg of fresh water stored in plastic bottles as his ballast.
ChapterThe Importance of Emergency Water in the Middle of the Ocean
Episode#001 - Stu Morton - Rowing The Atlantic Solo
PodcastModern Wisdom
The speaker plans to consume 7,000 calories a day and burn 10,000 calories for a 3000 calorie deficit every day leading to a loss of one pound a day for 100 days to achieve a quarter of their body weight loss.
53:44 - 54:37 (00:53)
Summary
The speaker plans to consume 7,000 calories a day and burn 10,000 calories for a 3000 calorie deficit every day leading to a loss of one pound a day for 100 days to achieve a quarter of their body weight loss.