Sven Yrvind · video

What this video covers

Sven Yrvind is preparing his small boat for a solo circumnavigation, focusing on galley modifications and steering system refinements. He has installed a gimbaled sink and custom storage compartments for dry goods, including almond, egg yolk, and milk powders, alongside canned sardines.▶ 0:49 The galley layout is twisted to maximize space and accommodate a larger seat.▶ 1:09 The steering system features a small rudder with a dedicated shaft and tiller, integrated with a line system that routes through the hull to the cockpit while maintaining a watertight seal.▶ 4:07 The planned route begins in Ireland or northwest Spain, depending on orca activity and weather, before heading to Madeira.▶ 1:42 From there, the route continues south past the Cape Verde Islands to catch consistent southeast trade winds toward Brazil, Uruguay, or Argentina.▶ 2:31 The final leg involves rounding the southern capes, crossing the Indian Ocean in the roaring forties, and passing south of Australia to reach New Zealand.▶ 3:09

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