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Sven Yrvind, age 86, is preparing a 5.9-meter boat for a 14,000-mile solo voyage from Ireland to New Zealand, crossing the Southern Ocean south of Africa and Australia.▶ 0:19 The updated strategy involves transporting the vessel by train to Ireland, sailing to Madeira, and stocking 250 days of food.▶ 0:42 To address previous water supply limitations, Yrvind integrated a rain-catching boom system designed to collect water at sea.▶ 0:50 The boat features a 0.5-meter draft, allowing navigation through shallow areas near Snare Island and Auckland Island, where depths reach 100 meters.▶ 2:30 Construction progress includes reinforced keels, a new interior layout, and a self-draining, self-righting design capable of remaining stable if capsized.▶ 3:26 Yrvind maintains a daily physical training regimen of cycling, rowing, and calisthenics to prepare for the passage.▶ 6:13 The vessel currently weighs 506 kilograms.▶ 5:37 Yrvind previously completed long-distance solo voyages in the North Atlantic and to the Azores, and he is currently seeking project support through book sales and channel subscriptions.▶ 10:14

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