area (beds, sofa, kitchen, shower room) from the driver cab area (front and rear seats). The wall helps to better optimize temperature in the living space and includes a zippered door for getting between "rooms."

The retractable soft wall splits the Next Gen into driver cab and living areas, helping to keep the living space cooler (or warmer) Outside Van

Other interior features include the custom overhead shelf above the driver cab and passenger seats, insulated and covered walls, marine-grade flooring, and custom Katzkin leather and Sunbrella seats.

The van is equally impressive outside. Along with the aforementioned front e-bike carrier, it has a custom-designed roof rack and basket up top with cross bars raised to clear the air conditioner and a set of fork mounts for securing bikes. A 13-footCongratulations to our leg two crew who have just arrived in Antigua on S.V TravelEdge after completing the second leg of eXXpedition Round the World – Leg 2: North Atlantic Gyre from Azores to Antigua with Copernicus Marine Service.

Last night, they held an event to celebrate the conclusion of their voyage and share their stories of travelling through the North Atlantic Gyre with an audience of 100 people at The Club House at Antigua Yacht Club. The event was also attended by the Antiguan Minister of Tourism, the honourable Charles Fernandez, who was able to discuss the government’s approach to plastic pollution in Antigua.

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During their voyage, the eXXpedition Leg 2 crew have been sharing their updates from sea. You can find out more about their personal