Sven Yrvind · video

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Sven Yrvind is refitting his boat, Oceanic, in preparation for a solo circumnavigation. Since September 20, 2024, the vessel’s weight has increased from 550 kilograms as he completed the ventilation, steering, rudder, anchor, bulkheads, deck structure, accommodation, storage, daggerboard, and motor brackets.0:08 The planned route begins in Dingle, Ireland, with a departure target of May 1.1:52 The passage requires crossing the equator against the westward-flowing equatorial current and persistent southeast trade winds to clear the northeast corner of Brazil.2:38 Yrvind intends to resupply in South America or South Africa before sailing east through the Southern Ocean toward Dunedin, New Zealand.4:02 His provisioning plan includes 400 cans of sardines in olive oil, full milk powder, almond flour, and egg yolk powder to sustain a 1,800-calorie daily intake for 200 days.4:59 He also plans to collect rainwater for his one-liter-per-day water requirement.5:32 The boat features insulation and specialized gear for the Southern Ocean’s stormy conditions.3:52

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