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87 years old and update.
21 de abril de 2026 · 7 min · 2K visualizações
Sven Yrvind points to Dunedin on nautical chart.
O que este vídeo aborda
Sven Yrvind, at age 87, continues construction on his small boat with the goal of sailing to Dunedin, New Zealand.▶ 0:02 The project nears completion, with current efforts focused on installing the electrical systems.▶ 0:03 The planned route requires navigating south of Africa, though the departure point remains undecided.▶ 1:21 Potential starting locations include Ireland or Brest, France, with the latter offering a shorter route but presenting challenges regarding crane availability and strong currents.▶ 2:23 Yrvind notes that departure timing must account for seasonal weather and the presence of orcas, which migrate toward Gibraltar during the winter months.▶ 1:59 To fund the ongoing project, Yrvind promotes his book, co-authored with Pierre Hervé, which details his long history of small-boat voyages, including a 1962 trip from Sweden to England in a 4-meter vessel.▶ 2:36
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