Maintenance

The different maintenance styles of the three sailors led directly to their different outcomes.

Knox-Johnston’s style was: “Whatever comes, deal with it.” And he did.

Crowhurst’s was: “Hope for the best.” It killed him.

Moitessier’s was: “Prepare for the worst.” It freed him.

https://www.worksinprogress.co/issue/the-maintenance-race/

https://longnow.org/ideas/02021/10/28/stewart-brand-takes-us-on-the-maintenance-race/