Survival
Training
Should Bhavik encounter insurmountable problems with the
boat, he will reluctantly have to abandon to the life
raft which carries plenty of equipment for survival, such
as a hand operated desalintor (to make fresh water from
the sea) and emergency rations, along with an emergency
beacon to alert passing ships.
At its mid point, he is expected to be 4-5 days from
the nearest ship and this has been taken in account
while preparing the inventory for the life raft. He
will have to ration his stores according to the barest
minimum to stay alive.
Mental Training
Mental Training is a lot harder than physical training.
Spending winter in Siberia, cycling to Istanbul and
other marathons have helped immensely in preparing him
for this crossing.
Self motivation - both achieving and staying well motivated
is often the hardest part of any project. Contrary to
general opinion, Ocean Rowing is 20% physical and 80%
mental endurance. Keeping his sanity while being at
sea 90 days without any human contact will be a challenge.
Physical Training
Training over the past 12 months has been long and steady,
consisting of a combination of rowing, running, swimming,
weight training and cycling. The typical training regime
consists of running to the gym, fifteen minutes of stretches,
forty minutes of cardiovascular work followed by forty
minutes of strength work on weights and resistance machines.
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