When faced with the most ferocious waves on the planet, most people would seek protection in the largest, sturdiest vessel they could find. But when Swedish pensioner Sven Yrvind sets out on his ...

Västervik, Sweden: Sven Yrvind has always swum against the tide. When the 73-year-old Swedish sailor and adventurer was asked to give a talk in front of the Swedish king and queen, he refused because ...

A 73-year-old Swede who feels at home on the sea is planning to sail around the world in a three-metre boat that is only slightly bigger than a bathtub. Sven Yrvind has always swum against the tide.

Sven Yrvind has always swum against the tide. When the 73-year-old Swedish sailor and adventurer was asked to give a talk in front of the Swedish king and queen, he refused because he wouldn't get ...

A 73-year old boat builder and sailor from Sweden is preparing to sail around the world, solo, which in itself is a very ambitious journey, but he's also planning to make the voyage nonstop, and in an ...

Sven Yrvind is something of a legend in Swedish sailing circles. The 73-year-old has been designing, building and sailing boats for over fifty years and has received numerous awards. Now he is ...