My favorite story of Yrvind was his sailing the Atlantic in his small boat Amfibie Bris from France to Newfoundland, getting there and preparing to go back when the Canadians confiscated his boat claiming it was too small to handle the Atlantic, and his subsequent stealing of his boat back from the authorities, putting it on a U-haul truck and driving to the US to sail from there. Brilliant.
@@bdmenne you think it was bad then. Since Covid this whole country is gone to shit... not allowed to travel out of your province without checking in. And giving A doctor the power of authority in almost every province... Poor sven would have been turned away at the wharf if it happened today.
Sven Yrvind is an amazing man! His trip to the United States in a boat named Maja with a 19 y/o (Captain Thomas) as a mentor is truly an inspirational story. They need to make a movie about it. The kid returned to Sweden single handed as the youngest sailor to cross the Atlantic. Sam I’m jealous you were able to meet him in person. Checkout his website for more good stories. Teddy
@@werock1998 Sam is one of my heroes. I've been dealing with Crohn's disease since my teens and when I see all Sam's been through and how much he's accomplished I'm nothing short of amazed and in awe.
It would really get me over my fear of swimming in the ocean. I would get out of that capsule/coffin every calm wind/scant jelly fish chance I got. I get clausterphobic, lol.
The boat is a 3 inch thick fiberglass capsule so it's about as safe a boat as you can get. You can't get thrown about inside much and all the gear is small and light. When you're out at sea even in a big boat there's nowhere to go to. If you stand up all you're going to do is sit down again.
Yeah, I couldn't wait for that section of the video inside the boat to be over. I think Sam was even getting a little weird when he wanted him to close the hatch. He couldn't open it back up fast enough!
If I had a hammer I'd hammer in the morning I'd hammer in the evening All over this land I'd hammer out danger I'd hammer out warning I'd hammer out love between my brother and my sister All aaaall over this land. I won a talent contest singing that song when I was 4 years old back about 50 years ago.
Now I know what Santa Claus does in the off-season. Trades his sleigh for a sailboat. Makes perfect sense. On a separate note, I really, really, really admire these two.
That guy is absolutely amazing! He is living a life most of us don't have the balls to even begin. If I had the means I would definitely donate for his next boat build. I hope someone sees this and helps his dream come true.
Wow Sven Yrvind at 82 doing amazing adventures in a boat of his own design - what a true sailing legend! A great tour of his latest boat. Thanks for sharing Sam!
I hope it too,unfortenely the disgusting sailing delos en vagabondes off this world will get the money.......but this guy will go on no matter what,because he is an legend the others pr hypes. By the way now i saw his funny hat( captain iglo) i think is blasfemy by ( weening) maya of sailing magic carpet to wear the same.....( its a little joke maya,must you ever read this!)
@@guidouytterhaegen You are so right about the funding not going to people like Sven. He is a wonderful example of how to be different, brave, inventive and groundbreaking. It's people like Sven that the big manufacturers copy, but I doubt he gets the kind of money that the tits and arse crews do. If I were them I'd spend a little less on hugely expensive new boats and send some to Sven, and let him decide if he wants it. He seems to me to be above that sort of thing, and probably wouldn't want any part of it. Great point though Guido.
@@Ostatebuckeye11 As i said,they all started with the intention to live an life ,free,sailing,lets say a life most sailors amongst us want to live. One problem,such a life cost,no matter what you do:money. You can,as i ,bought a boat,work,after work restore it,work again,etc. Problem: when you have to work,you have 4 weeks vacation....clearly not enough to sail around the world. Now these days: the internet!!! So they started an you tube channel to comment theyr journey,and along the way,money became a problem( motor broke down,mast fel off,or just like mr delos did,he was thurstey ,and ask on his channel: buy us a beer! So if 10000 people gave 1 euro via patreon,indeed he was no thurstye for a long time...... What i ment is,where stops the help,and where start the moneymaking...... Sailing uma......merchandising,,,,,,?,?its that far that some off these channels are edited by proff.filmmakers,believe me. They have well thought bussinesmodel,and some off them are lifestylechannels,but on the other hand ,they dont harm anybody,if 50000 guys al over the world wants to give 10 euro,every month......well you have your things right,?,
Footage reminds me of the international space station, except made from plywood and fiberglass. This guy is so awesome, so glad to learn about him, so inspiring.
I read about him in 1975 at 20yo. Now, I'm 66 with a boat to coastal cruise in 4 years after my rescued dogs have had their full lives. Wow, maybe still cruising when I'm 82.
Now that is legendary 82 years old still single handing a boat across the Atlantic! Amazing what a man can do with a pencil a notebook and a dream to harness an ocean breeze...thank you for sharing his story
Hail Sven Yrvind... The son of Brännö Island in Gothenburg peninsula and my hometown. He's The Goat The Legend The true Maestro of sailing. Salute Captain Yrvind. Red sails in the sunset!
"If I Had A Hammer" is a Pete Seeger tune.Pete Seeger was also known as one of the Weavers. Scary to me that I remember that far back! Hello to Mr.Yrvind. That is a tuff one to pronounce! P.S. Hopefully we will be able to talk about the next boat we plan to build at the young age of 82!!!
"Hopefully we will be able to talk about the next boat we plan to build at the young age of 82!" Yes to this! May we all stay that curious for half as long.
Look at the ports. From inside you can see this is a three inch thick deck/cabin. Not quite bullet proof but the boat will survive longer than the occupant. This is some impressive engineering for northern latitudes. Would not want to be in it in the subtropics and tropics, but for what he wants, very impressive.
Sailing around Cape Horn is crazy in a large vessel. Doing it in a bathtub with a bandana sized sail is insane. This man is the progeny of Vikings for sure. Much respect.
@@asennaydenov6461 No doubt. He’s the living proof of that. And fresh air, good healthy seafood diet like those of Fishermen of the Mediterranean plays a major role I am sure.
I've been watching Yrvind building his new boat since the beginning. Seeing your video of his previous boat, explains a lot of his ideas. Now I can see what he has in mind for this new boat. Thanks!
Sam, the shine in your eyes shows the great satisfation of meeting Sven Yrvind, a real live legend of sailing with self built boats in all weather, and you could visit his boat, CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Sometimes you just connect with amazing people....So Sam, your journey has already started, you are indeed a sailor of the seas...stay safe young man.....A pint of Guinness awaits you when you hit Ireland, and if you make my homeland of Scotland...a wee dram
Sven is a genius mixed with a mad scientist and old time mariner to make a real legend, and it's people like him that really change the world for us all. What an incredible inspection.
"Who should I run into? Sven Ooveren" "Yvrind" "Yvern" Yvrind" "I'll get it. We're going to hang out. We'll become friends." Cracked me up!! 😁. The look of sheer joy is infectious.
Awesome how comfortable these two men are while enjoying conversation in such close quarters. Yrvind is such a wealth of knowledge and seems so willing to share this with Sam, who is obviously a sponge for every word. Thanks for sharing this footage Sam !
Sven Yrvind is my hero too! We are both from Gothenburg, West Coast of Sweden. But he is 30 years older and inspired me a lot when i was young. The only books I read then was his books, but his name was S Lundin back then and I still have them all. At last, HE´S JUST FINISHED HIS NEW BUILD AS OF MARCH 2023.
I remember reading about Sven from the late seventies and eighties when he was sailing with a very attractive young woman. Sven always seemed just s interesting as his boats. I hope he gets to build another. Setting off on another voyage at 82 is remarkable. 😎👍
Damn. This guy built a virtually unsinkable boat from pvc and fiberglass. This may be my favorite video of yours. Its like something from Waterworld. Thanks for sharing.
Great to see 2 legends of sailing in the same room! love the handle idea, we're gonna give it a go. All the best and good luck to Yrvind on his next adventure
This was one of your best vlogs. Your enthusiasm in talking with him was really showing.. i truly hope you do find him in Ireland. That will be some good vlogs as well. Great content, Sam.
Extremely rare to find someone who really dispenses creature conforts that we humans grown so used to. 100% practical. Hardcore is the word. Cheers Sam, great video
My favorite story of Yrvind was his sailing the Atlantic in his small boat Amfibie Bris from France to Newfoundland, getting there and preparing to go back when the Canadians confiscated his boat claiming it was too small to handle the Atlantic, and his subsequent stealing of his boat back from the authorities, putting it on a U-haul truck and driving to the US to sail from there. Brilliant.
Who knew that Canada would embody 1984 and the 3rd Reich when I was younger.
@@bdmenne
exactly
I met Sven at a boat show in Newport, Rhode Island when he sailed that Bris across the Atlantic with his former wife Olga.
Thank you for the story!
@@bdmenne you think it was bad then. Since Covid this whole country is gone to shit... not allowed to travel out of your province without checking in. And giving A doctor the power of authority in almost every province... Poor sven would have been turned away at the wharf if it happened today.
“I see this wind so I’m going to Ireland”.
Wow.
A sailors sailor. His soul is from a long bygone era. An artist whose medium is the wind. Long live Sven Yrvind!
"A sailor is an artist whose medium is the wind" -- Webb Chiles.
A living legend in the best tradition of Slocum and Voss.
How the hell does he stay out of the way of uge container ships??? Realy nice tiny ship!
Quite an amazing man!!He is just an amazing human ✌🏻💗😊❣️
@@yellowstone2ndtrumpet304 the sea are even bigger... :-)
And as long as he stays on surface, he will be ok.
He seems like a really sweet man; a gentile soul. He’s just shared his whole world with you.
Really special.
Gentle and hardcore
Seems to me that Mr. Yrvind's whole world is the actual whole world.
Sam's smile was even brighter as he introduced Sven Yrvind. I didn't think that was even possible.
Sven Yrvind is an amazing man! His trip to the United States in a boat named Maja with a 19 y/o (Captain Thomas) as a mentor is truly an inspirational story. They need to make a movie about it. The kid returned to Sweden single handed as the youngest sailor to cross the Atlantic. Sam I’m jealous you were able to meet him in person. Checkout his website for more good stories. Teddy
I've met sam a few times and every time we talk about famous sailers he comes up as one of his "heros" very excited for him to meet him!
@@buddyaltman5067 Was he younger than Laura Dekker? I've an idea she was 15 or 16.
@@cornishhh probably the youngest at the time he did it
@@werock1998 Sam is one of my heroes. I've been dealing with Crohn's disease since my teens and when I see all Sam's been through and how much he's accomplished I'm nothing short of amazed and in awe.
Wow, I'm 41. I want to be like him when I grow up. Thanks for Sharing your new friendship.
You're half way there! 😂
When he puts that yellow hat on, I have the weirdest craving for fish sticks.
and a hankering for Fisherman's Friend throat lozengers.....
Mmmmm... Fish sticks! Sam's FAVORITE
And watch/read the Old Man and the Sea.
This is the one the Sven uses, made in Sweden since forever...;) grundens.com/shop/gear-accessories/accessories-hats/sandhamn-21/
I've got the tagline from the commercial in my head now!
82 and planning to build another sailboat. Awesome!
I can't even imagine doing 70 days alone on a boat that tiny. What a legend.
It would really get me over my fear of swimming in the ocean. I would get out of that capsule/coffin every calm wind/scant jelly fish chance I got. I get clausterphobic, lol.
legend
The boat is a 3 inch thick fiberglass capsule so it's about as safe a boat as you can get. You can't get thrown about inside much and all the gear is small and light. When you're out at sea even in a big boat there's nowhere to go to. If you stand up all you're going to do is sit down again.
Yeah, I couldn't wait for that section of the video inside the boat to be over. I think Sam was even getting a little weird when he wanted him to close the hatch. He couldn't open it back up fast enough!
@@pauldionne2884 I just thought it looked really cosy. We're all different!
Hälsa honom så gott om du träffar honom igen! Sveriges seglarlegend!
The first time I saw him was on the cover of Cruising World back in 1973-4.
OMG! I remember that cover. I was in high school dreaming of sailing the seas single handed!!!!
wow!
legend
He has actually authored a few books.
"It's like walking in a forest on a nice day" helluva mantra for the doldrums.
If I had a hammer
I'd hammer in the morning
I'd hammer in the evening
All over this land
I'd hammer out danger
I'd hammer out warning
I'd hammer out love between my brother and my sister
All aaaall over this land.
I won a talent contest singing that song when I was 4 years old back about 50 years ago.
Watch "Peter, Paul, and Mary If I Had a Hammer" on RUclips
ruclips.net/video/01M_J7c1ft4/видео.html
lol, I thought he was referring to Simon and Garfunkel's "I'd rather be a hammer than a nail...."
I could have sworn he said “please hammer don’t hurt ‘em”
I hope to meet my hero Sam Holmes one day like this.
Now I know what Santa Claus does in the off-season. Trades his sleigh for a sailboat. Makes perfect sense. On a separate note, I really, really, really admire these two.
That guy is absolutely amazing! He is living a life most of us don't have the balls to even begin. If I had the means I would definitely donate for his next boat build. I hope someone sees this and helps his dream come true.
Wow Sven Yrvind at 82 doing amazing adventures in a boat of his own design - what a true sailing legend! A great tour of his latest boat. Thanks for sharing Sam!
Glad to see you got to me the Legend Sven.When you are 82 you will be a Legend as well.
82 years old. I feel humbled at age 63.
He is 82 years old and planing to build new boat !! Amazing amazing amazing God or what ever you believing bless you young man 🙏🏼
What a legend, I hope he gets good funding for his projects
I hope it too,unfortenely the disgusting sailing delos en vagabondes off this world will get the money.......but this guy will go on no matter what,because he is an legend the others pr hypes.
By the way now i saw his funny hat( captain iglo) i think is blasfemy by ( weening) maya of sailing magic carpet to wear the same.....( its a little joke maya,must you ever read this!)
@@guidouytterhaegen You are so right about the funding not going to people like Sven. He is a wonderful example of how to be different, brave, inventive and groundbreaking. It's people like Sven that the big manufacturers copy, but I doubt he gets the kind of money that the tits and arse crews do. If I were them I'd spend a little less on hugely expensive new boats and send some to Sven, and let him decide if he wants it. He seems to me to be above that sort of thing, and probably wouldn't want any part of it. Great point though Guido.
@@guidouytterhaegen why are the delo's, vagabonds, wynns and zataras disgusting? i have my ideas but would like to hear your thoughts.
@@Ostatebuckeye11
As i said,they all started with the intention to live an life ,free,sailing,lets say a life most sailors amongst us want to live.
One problem,such a life cost,no matter what you do:money.
You can,as i ,bought a boat,work,after work restore it,work again,etc.
Problem: when you have to work,you have 4 weeks vacation....clearly not enough to sail around the world.
Now these days: the internet!!!
So they started an you tube channel to comment theyr journey,and along the way,money became a problem( motor broke down,mast fel off,or just like mr delos did,he was thurstey ,and ask on his channel: buy us a beer!
So if 10000 people gave 1 euro via patreon,indeed he was no thurstye for a long time......
What i ment is,where stops the help,and where start the moneymaking......
Sailing uma......merchandising,,,,,,?,?its that far that some off these channels are edited by proff.filmmakers,believe me.
They have well thought bussinesmodel,and some off them are lifestylechannels,but on the other hand ,they dont harm anybody,if 50000 guys al over the world wants to give 10 euro,every month......well you have your things right,?,
Footage reminds me of the international space station, except made from plywood and fiberglass. This guy is so awesome, so glad to learn about him, so inspiring.
Not plywood. Sven is using PVC core inside the fiberglass layers. It won't ever rott, other than even the best marine plywood.
Wow. Sven is Hard.Core. Great interview, Sam.
Man, congratulations for having met with Sven, a true legend! Not many of his kind left!
We need to support this legend in his RUclips channel..
I love how he really doesn't have a keel on his boat, you can tell he's a old sailor he has everything tied to his belt loops with rope.
I don't get tired to hear about Yrvind's adventures.. Extraordinary man..
What an awesome interview! Thanks
I read about him in 1975 at 20yo. Now, I'm 66 with a boat to coastal cruise in 4 years after my rescued dogs have had their full lives. Wow, maybe still cruising when I'm 82.
Sven is 82? He looks 62.
82! Holy duggan!
He is probably in better shape than most 42 year old men.
and unlike Biden he knows what is going.
@@jaytrock3217 for sure!
the babksters are running iwthats why they hate "orange man"
I'm psyched you got to meet him Sam!
Wow Sl1pg8r. I'm a fan of your channel and I know you have talked about sailing but I had no idea you watch channels like this. 😀
@@t.a.ackerman4098 I
Now that is legendary 82 years old still single handing a boat across the Atlantic! Amazing what a man can do with a pencil a notebook and a dream to harness an ocean breeze...thank you for sharing his story
Hail Sven Yrvind...
The son of Brännö Island in Gothenburg peninsula and my hometown.
He's The Goat The Legend
The true Maestro of sailing.
Salute Captain Yrvind.
Red sails in the sunset!
The smile on Sven’s face getting ready to shove off was priceless.
What an amazing person! 82 and still passionate about life. Inspiring
Pragmatism. Innovation. Doing what works. Sailing truly is an international brotherhood.
"If I Had A Hammer" is a Pete Seeger tune.Pete Seeger was also known as one of the Weavers. Scary to me that I remember that far back! Hello to Mr.Yrvind. That is a tuff one to pronounce! P.S. Hopefully we will be able to talk about the next boat we plan to build at the young age of 82!!!
"Hopefully we will be able to talk about the next boat we plan to build at the young age of 82!" Yes to this! May we all stay that curious for half as long.
Look at the ports. From inside you can see this is a three inch thick deck/cabin. Not quite bullet proof but the boat will survive longer than the occupant. This is some impressive engineering for northern latitudes. Would not want to be in it in the subtropics and tropics, but for what he wants, very impressive.
I've never heard of Sven before, thank you so much I love this!
Sailing around Cape Horn is crazy in a large vessel. Doing it in a bathtub with a bandana sized sail is insane. This man is the progeny of Vikings for sure. Much respect.
That was FUN I enjoyed this one. Meeting an idol truly is special.
This is the coolest thing I’ve seen on the sailing RUclips. How fun to go full custom.
Man he’s got some cool boat designs, super comfy looking even with it being small
Thank you for bring Yrvind to the tube world.
Unbelievable, he is 82? Most people that age have a hard getting out of their EZ Boy lounge chair.
A hard what?
@@mwilliamshs lol. time.
He ks flippin 82? Holy cow
Sailing keeps as younger :) Friend av mine is 75 years old and he is saying that boat work and sailing is an great exercise.
@@asennaydenov6461 No doubt. He’s the living proof of that. And fresh air, good healthy seafood diet like those of Fishermen of the Mediterranean plays a major role I am sure.
If I owned Sven's hat I would probably never want anything else.
I was amazed at the amount of light his boat had below decks
Hes my hero to, im from florianopolis Brazil anda im making my sailboat , i really love and respect you and yrvind! Tanks for hellp me! God bless you!
I've been watching Yrvind building his new boat since the beginning. Seeing your video of his previous boat, explains a lot of his ideas. Now I can see what he has in mind for this new boat. Thanks!
Sam, the shine in your eyes shows the great satisfation of meeting Sven Yrvind, a real live legend of sailing with self built boats in all weather, and you could visit his boat, CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Thank you for that look around Yrind's boat, I've been reading about him for years.
What a treat. Old salt meets young salt. Sven and Sam were cut from the same DIY engineering cloth.
Thanks for introducing us to Yrvind. He is a legend!
Sometimes you just connect with amazing people....So Sam, your journey has already started, you are indeed a sailor of the seas...stay safe young man.....A pint of Guinness awaits you when you hit Ireland, and if you make my homeland of Scotland...a wee dram
Epic!, I wish I knew what he's forgotten over the years. What a character.
Hear hear. Go Bills
Sven is a genius mixed with a mad scientist and old time mariner to make a real legend, and it's people like him that really change the world for us all. What an incredible inspection.
"Who should I run into? Sven Ooveren"
"Yvrind"
"Yvern"
Yvrind"
"I'll get it. We're going to hang out. We'll become friends."
Cracked me up!! 😁. The look of sheer joy is infectious.
Love love LOVE this!
That boat is so cool! This has completely changed the way I think about sailing! Thanks Sam!
That boat looks very uncomfortable indeed. Much fortitude to persevere.
It was like a coffin. Hopefully he will make it to Ireland.
Love the excitement!
What an honor. I love all his little design choices.
What an honor to spend time with him!! It's amazing the voyages he has made with hand built small boats.
So cool! You gotta get a Sven hat now
This guy is a legend! Nice to see him,.. here with you!
Awesome how comfortable these two men are while enjoying conversation in such close quarters. Yrvind is such a wealth of knowledge and seems so willing to share this with Sam, who is obviously a sponge for every word. Thanks for sharing this footage Sam !
Love seeing Sam get so excited, he clearly is truly inspired by Sven.
Man, I can tell how thrilled you were to talk to him. Really fantastic stuff, thank you for sharing!
Sam, your smile on the Exlex there is priceless. When Sven gets out a ways his sail look like a Viking ship.
Sven Yrvind is my hero too!
We are both from Gothenburg, West Coast of Sweden. But he is 30 years older and inspired me a lot when i was young. The only books I read then was his books, but his name was S Lundin back then and I still have them all.
At last, HE´S JUST FINISHED HIS NEW BUILD AS OF MARCH 2023.
What a great video - thanks for introducing him to us.
I remember reading about Sven from the late seventies and eighties when he was sailing with a very attractive young woman. Sven always seemed just s interesting as his boats. I hope he gets to build another. Setting off on another voyage at 82 is remarkable. 😎👍
The very best use of RUclips I've ever seen. This guy is an inspiration, always smiling, even while facing down endless adversity.
thank you for telling about him. An inspirational legend indeed
It's thanks to Sven and his generation that I live in such a great country. They are of a different breed.
Amazing, man is so innovative, he is amazing!
82 years old and still kicking ass. What a legend.
Mr. Yrvind looks great for 82! WOW! You both are awesome human beings! Thanks for sharing, Sam!
So impressed. Thanks for introducing me to this great man.
Even his appearance is like a sailor from my dreams. He lives to sail and probably wants to end his days on the water.
Such a beautiful little boat! Colorful too. I like his matching yellow hat and the beautiful sails too. Charming.
What an honor to meet a man who has really done it! Sam, you’ll be that guy before long.
Sven is an amazing person, thanks Sam for introducing me to someone I might ordinarily not have heard of.
Oh man I love this! Thank you for interviewing the legend and sharing with us all!
Damn.
This guy built a virtually unsinkable boat from pvc and fiberglass.
This may be my favorite video of yours.
Its like something from Waterworld.
Thanks for sharing.
He is truly a legend! You are so fortunate to have gotten an opportunity to visit him. He is my hero
Awesome that you got to meet him! have wisdom tooth pulled tomorrow, been saving your videos to binge!
Hope you're recovering well!
Glad you got to meet a hero, thank you for sharing a walk round.
That is absolutely wild. What a gem of a human.
Thanks so much for recording and sharing this Sam!
what a lad, wishing him many good days to come
Great to see 2 legends of sailing in the same room! love the handle idea, we're gonna give it a go. All the best and good luck to Yrvind on his next adventure
I just donated to Svens journey ☺️ Thanks for sharing with us! ♥️
Sven is amazing, 82 and building a new boat! Fantastic!
That man is a true legend..
Double coolness, I feel genuinely blessed. Thank you
I don’t know that much about sailing and boats but Yrvind and all his knowledge makes it so intriguing to me ☺️
The best...thank you. Congratulations from Brazil...👍👍👍👍
Been watching on you on Sven's channel now too! Nice seeing you making the rounds on the livestreams too.
This was one of your best vlogs. Your enthusiasm in talking with him was really showing.. i truly hope you do find him in Ireland. That will be some good vlogs as well. Great content, Sam.
Yep. Truely a great meeting.
Hello Sven well met..!
Perhaps Sam might get to Sweden to see Sven’s next build.
…too ⛵️
Extremely rare to find someone who really dispenses creature conforts that we humans grown so used to. 100% practical. Hardcore is the word. Cheers Sam, great video
Watching you guys on RUclips has inspired me to buy a boat and Sail the Seas. Thank you My Heroes