Sven Yrvind · video

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Sven Yrvind mounts a rowing oar to the side of his boat using a two-rope attachment system.0:45 The current configuration secures the oar against the hull while not in use, but he plans to modify the design for his next vessel by extending the mount further outboard.0:57 He intends to incorporate a folding attachment point for the rope to allow the oar to sit higher above the water during sailing.1:14 Before departing Piriápolis, Uruguay, for a voyage toward Cape Horn, he intends to relocate the oar to a midships position.1:48 He currently adjusts the oar’s angle by shortening the rope tensioners to achieve a steeper, more effective orientation.2:35 The system relies on simple, flexible rope lashings to hold the oar securely against the boat's side.2:21

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