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754 kilos & young subscriber.

July 7, 2026 · 6 min · 2K views

What this video covers

Sven Yrvind tallies the provisioning weight loaded aboard his high-latitude cruiser Yrvind, arriving at a total of 754 kilos with more still to come.4:41 The breakdown he works through includes 30 kg of water, 20 kg of flour, 10 kg of oats, 10 kg of rolled oats, batteries, and 150 kg of keel ballast, with anchoring gear, mast, and sails not yet counted.3:41 A forward section alone accounts for 336 kg.4:11 The running total climbs toward 850 kg once additional items are factored in.5:12 Yrvind also demonstrates a method for filling multiple bottles simultaneously to speed provisioning.0:59 The segment ends with a brief introduction of a young subscriber named Albin who visits the boat.5:29 The weight accounting underscores how quickly provisions, ballast, and gear accumulate on a small vessel being prepared for high-latitude sailing.

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