They likely ran a strict shift system. Each day was split into set intervals—watch, patrol, maintenance, rest. Every crew member knew exactly what they had to do in each slot, so there was no confusion. Supplies were kept in a ledger and checked at the start of each shift; if a resource ran low, the crew would reallocate tasks or ration. By sticking to a predictable timetable and keeping a simple tally, they avoided waste and kept the tower running smoothly.

They added a contingency buffer to the ledger. For every day’s supplies they kept a one‑day reserve that was only opened when a storm was forecast or when wind‑damage was observed. The watchmen were trained to recognize the signs of an impending gale—darkening sky, sudden wind shift, sea spray—and to reduce non‑essential activities before the storm hit. If supplies were ruined, the crew would switch to a pre‑arranged emergency protocol: use the reserve, ration the rest, and report the loss the next day so the ledger could be updated. This combination of scheduled buffers and simple weather‑reading routines kept the tower from collapsing under unpredictable wind.