article_snippet: As a team, We usually do three weeks on the boat, one week off.
article_snippet: "Everybody has four hours on deck, followed by four hours off when you eat and sleep.
article_snippet: On the off-watch, you still have to get on deck and help for any sail changes, so it is quite disturbed."
article_snippet: I'm the skipper, so overall in charge of safety and performance.
article_snippet: I'm involved with all strategic decisions with my navigator, Simon Fisher, and I run one of the watches when on deck.
article_snippet: Onshore, I'm also busy with media duties and management of our 15 shore team members.
article_snippet: it is important to try to keep a level head at all times -- especially if you are the skipper!"