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Headlamps and flags.
8 August 2026 · 4 min
What this video covers
Sven Yrvind prepares equipment for a high-latitude voyage, focusing on headlamp selection and flag organization.Watch He evaluates multiple headlamps, favoring models with simple on-off functionality over those with complex settings like flashing or multiple brightness levels.1:06 Despite their age, six-year-old batteries remain functional for these devices.0:31 He plans to carry several units but intends to keep only one headlamp at the front and one at the back of the boat.1:29 The inventory process also includes organizing a collection of national courtesy flags for potential ports of call, including Uruguay, Chile, Spain, Portugal, and Argentina, alongside a yellow quarantine flag and a Blue Peter signal flag.2:41 He notes the importance of the Blue Peter to signal that the ship is about to depart and that all crew must be on board.3:49 The work continues with the installation of lighting components and the inspection of bearing hardware.2:07
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