Sven Yrvind · video

What this video covers

Sven Yrvind is constructing a small, unpowered, engine-less sailboat in Västervik, Sweden, intended for a 14,000-mile solo voyage to Dunedin, New Zealand.0:30 The vessel features an A-frame mast configuration, a forward centerboard, and specialized insulation designed to manage condensation in the Roaring Forties.0:23 Construction progress includes reinforcing hatch components with carbon fiber and rerouting internal cockpit drains.2:23 The planned route involves transporting the boat by trailer to Ireland, sailing south to catch the southeast trade winds, and crossing the Atlantic toward the Brazilian coast before heading to New Zealand.0:48 The estimated duration for the passage ranges from 120 to 200 days, requiring significant food storage.1:20 The boat lacks an engine and heating systems, relying on structural design for protection against cold and storm conditions.1:51

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