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Sven Yrvind recounts a 2007 transatlantic passage from Ireland to Florida aboard an Albin Vega, a 27-foot production sailboat.1:16 Yrvind served as an advisor to a 19-year-old solo sailor, helping prepare the vessel in Hundebostrand, Sweden, and Kinsale, Ireland.3:48 Modifications included strengthening the mast support, replacing rigging, and removing the onboard toilet to save weight and space.4:16 During the crossing, the crew encountered 50-knot winds in the North Sea, which caused significant leaking in the aging cabin structure.5:46 They secured US visas through the American consulate in Belfast after explaining their transit plans.10:38 Yrvind emphasizes the necessity of tethering to the boat while swimming in deep water, noting that even an expert swimmer cannot outpace a vessel in light wind.14:28 The voyage concluded in Florida after 56 days at sea.17:16 The captain subsequently completed multiple Atlantic crossings, worked in the charter industry, and transitioned to racing 12-meter yachts.20:26

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