A dyslexic venturesome voyage
Discover the early life and the unusual first sea journey of the swedish sailor Sven Yrvind. His adventures will take him from jail to the most isolated inhabited island in the world, and to the discovery of what can bring happiness.
109 pages with 70 illustrations in ink and color.
Description
A Dyslexic Venturesome Voyage is the remarkable story of a man who refused to let obstacles define him. Part memoir, part sea adventure, Sven Yrvind’s book captures the essence of setting out in a tiny self-built boat, against all odds, to follow his own compass.
With humor, honesty, and unshakable determination, Yrvind shares how dyslexia shaped his way of thinking and why it never stopped him from becoming one of the world’s most unique small-boat sailors. His tale is not about luxury or speed, but about ingenuity, resilience, and the freedom of the open sea.
This is a book for anyone who has ever felt “different” and still dreamed of doing something extraordinary. Yrvind’s voyage is proof that passion and persistence can carry you farther than perfect circumstances ever could.
About the Author
Sven Yrvind (born 1939) is a legendary Swedish boatbuilder, sailor, and writer, best known for his daring solo voyages in the world’s smallest ocean-going craft. Over the decades he has designed and sailed tiny sailboats across the Atlantic, inspiring generations with his courage and radical simplicity.
Self-taught and fiercely independent, Yrvind has become a symbol of creativity and persistence. Despite his struggles with dyslexia, he has written several books, built numerous boats, and continues to challenge conventional ideas about adventure, self-reliance, and what it means to live life on your own terms.Follow Sven Yrvind’s latest projects on “Yrvind.com” and on YouTube “Sven Yrvind”.
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