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Buhalterija OP t1_j1zy31w wrote
Reply to comment by waltwhitman83 in Lithuanian is currently rowing across the Atlantic Ocean 8500km (5280mi), live GPS link in the comments by Buhalterija
Yes, solar panels.
Buhalterija OP t1_j1znypr wrote
Reply to comment by Lindsay_Laurent in Lithuanian is currently rowing across the Atlantic Ocean 8500km (5280mi), live GPS link in the comments by Buhalterija
Sorry, my mistake! Probably got too proud of someone from my country.
Buhalterija OP t1_j1ytvfa wrote
Reply to comment by elizabnthe in Lithuanian is currently rowing across the Atlantic Ocean 8500km (5280mi), live GPS link in the comments by Buhalterija
Sometimes you have to take extreme measures to distance yourself from Russia physically. 😄
Buhalterija OP t1_j1yaikg wrote
Reply to comment by Sladds in Lithuanian is currently rowing across the Atlantic Ocean 8500km (5280mi), live GPS link in the comments by Buhalterija
From his explanation I understood that the boat he is in is quite well equipped for such a trip. It automatically balances out and turns over on the correct side in case of the wave flipping it. Aurimas also uses a piece of rope connecting him to the boat at all times in case of him falling out. There is also a solar panel powering multiple advanced GPS systems, radio and electronic compass. He also has an emergency bag that has radio anchor capable of transmitting an emergency signal with its location. Overall talking about his personality - he isn't one of those guys who would do something spontaneous for likes. He has quite an experience and sports background. From his interviews before the trip it felt he knows what he is doing and has what it takes. I hope he will make it happen.
Buhalterija OP t1_j1wl4m7 wrote
Reply to comment by griwulf in Lithuanian is currently rowing across the Atlantic Ocean 8500km (5280mi), live GPS link in the comments by Buhalterija
Good question, maybe someone else will be able to go deeper on this, but as far as I understand - in the path he is taking winter doesn't mean cold weather.
Buhalterija OP t1_j1wirbd wrote
Reply to comment by Jasbuddy in Lithuanian is currently rowing across the Atlantic Ocean 8500km (5280mi), live GPS link in the comments by Buhalterija
He is finishing in Miami. The path he is taking southwards is strategic to get into the water current that would ease up the 2nd part of the trip. He was researching this possibility for 2 years and preparing for the last year in Lithuanian lakes and Baltic sea daily. Hopefully he will end up alright. The boat he is in was purchased from Jasmine Harrison. She went through a similar trip at 2020 Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge. That distance is 3000mi (4800km). Aurimas is taking a different path that creates a bigger arc.
Edit: typos
Buhalterija OP t1_j1wg5zl wrote
Reply to comment by Justthetip1996 in Lithuanian is currently rowing across the Atlantic Ocean 8500km (5280mi), live GPS link in the comments by Buhalterija
He had a youtube channel that got hacked 1 day after he left (they're working on bringing it back). In it he went deeper on his preparation. He took food equivalent of 140 days, however the trip is planned to finish in 110 days. The rest is for emergency. Most of it is calories packed food like nuts, protein, oatmeal snacks, etc. He also took supplements and drugs for various possible ilnesses.
Once his youtube channel is back - I will watch it again and summarize more details.
Buhalterija OP t1_j20db8v wrote
Reply to comment by KeefChief47 in Lithuanian is currently rowing across the Atlantic Ocean 8500km (5280mi), live GPS link in the comments by Buhalterija
He took a bio toilet that is visible in his last Instagram post.