Not to denigrate Thorseth’s drive or organizational skills, but the boat was IMHO, just a variation of yacht. Here is a description of the boat:
Although the pine-and-oak hull is sealed with tar and the rigging is made of hemp, the ship includes many concessions to safety and comfort, including two small cabins, a motor, a stove, electronic navigation and communication equipment and a VCR. “Our living conditions were definitely better than the Vikings had 1,000 years ago,” says Thorseth. “But then, they only took 14-day trips to Greenland and never went around the world. It would be crazy not to have modern life-saving equipment. I don’t believe in dead heroes.”
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And the boat was 57’ feet long. Not small, by yacht standards. And he had a crew.
I’m not hating on Thorseth in any way. I respect guys who have the organizational skills to pull off voyages like his.
I’m just saying if we include this under “Epic Small Boat Voyages" we have to include all yachts 57’ and under, with cabins and motors and multiple person crews .