At the workshop with Sven Yrvind, legendary offshore single handed sailor & boat builder

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  • čas přidán 8. 11. 2021
  • I visited my friend Sven Yrvind at his workshop in Sweden. We talk about the boat he is currently building and his plans to sail it to New Zealand. Yrvind has an amazing history of building and sailing small boats. Follow his channel and support his voyage at the two links below.
    yrvind.com
    / @svenyrvindexlex
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    To support Sam Holmes sailing use the links below
    venmo.com/code?user_id=237293...
    / samholmes
    cash.app/$SamHolmesSailing
    www.paypal.me/soarsail

Komentáře • 242

  • @fredread9216
    @fredread9216 Před 8 měsíci +3

    Thanks so much for supporting him. Have been following him ever since you turned us on to him. A year or so ago. Thanks Sam for being a good person. And a good sailor.

  • @HansDeLeenheer
    @HansDeLeenheer Před 2 lety +81

    "The more comfortable you are, the quicker you get old" - what a source of wisdom :-)

    • @fitter70
      @fitter70 Před 2 lety +5

      That's something I'm gonna remember for the rest of my life.

    • @fakiirification
      @fakiirification Před 8 měsíci

      this is actually backed up by science. doing things that fill you with "awe", traveling to amazing places that dont feel real, doing insane things like sailing an ocean on a tiny boat, causing your brain to work overtime in survival mode, etc. are proven to counteract dementia and Alzheimer's.

  • @jwyzdm
    @jwyzdm Před 2 lety +13

    "I'll have a place for you to sit when we meet again in a foreign port."
    Sam, that interview meant as much to Sven as it meant to you. He is designing his boat so that you have a place to sit when the two of you meet up again.
    "I wish I had, I like to have more time to spend on boats." That about sums it up.

  • @lory2622
    @lory2622 Před 2 lety +27

    Sam, I trust you realize that you are looking at your future self. I hope CZcams is still a thing by then because I’ll be watching.

  • @mammaholmes
    @mammaholmes Před 2 lety +81

    Loved this video. Sam, you did a fantastic job of posing questions to draw a beautiful story out of Yrvind. Yrvind, you've given my son a priceless gift. He's admired and followed you for a long time. Thank you for the kindnesses you've shown him.

    • @SvenYrvindExlex
      @SvenYrvindExlex Před 2 lety +36

      He is giving good friendship. You can be proud of your son.

    • @lindabeaman5889
      @lindabeaman5889 Před 2 lety +25

      @@SvenYrvindExlex i extend the joy of my daughter sharing the time seeing her son-, my grandson , with his icon , Sven!

    • @samuelloof7308
      @samuelloof7308 Před 2 lety +8

      Such a beautiful comment!! Heja Sven & Sam from a fellow Sam!

  • @mike8610
    @mike8610 Před 2 lety +10

    Sven is not done, but when he is, he should rest proud - proud of his work and confident that sailors like Sam Holmes will tell his story, while writing his own. This is by far my favorite sailing channel.

  • @matthewsimkins
    @matthewsimkins Před 2 lety +38

    Now we have to convince Sven to make his own 40 minute videos! It was great to hear him speak for so long. Thanks!

    • @madjic-uc8hf
      @madjic-uc8hf Před 2 lety +2

      Don't know if that is what you mean but he has a channel : czcams.com/channels/ptM0nqGDJLz14oP6ROdKRw.html

  • @kittortuga2720
    @kittortuga2720 Před 2 lety

    'small boat, small problems'. Guy's got balls of steel. Thks, great interview

  • @ragnarberglund820
    @ragnarberglund820 Před 2 lety +14

    Sven was one of my choldhod heroes. Almost a myth too me, someone I never expected to meet other than in books. And now here he is almost in front of me thanks too the internet an of Sam of course. Just wonderfull

  • @toddsumner3216
    @toddsumner3216 Před 2 lety +14

    “Small boats small problems” classic. Stay and help build the boat this winter. I bet both your channels go crazy!

    • @jwyzdm
      @jwyzdm Před 2 lety +2

      Best piece of advice Sam could possibly get. I could tell Sven really, really looked forward to meeting Sam for this interview.

  • @nischalrana1666
    @nischalrana1666 Před 9 měsíci

    This is just beautiful. A story as old as time, the passing of knowledge from a master who has perfected his craft to a worthy successor.

  • @sammyvh11
    @sammyvh11 Před 2 lety +7

    Sven is finally getting the credit he deserves in sailing and boat building via You Tube.

  • @geoffgeoff3333
    @geoffgeoff3333 Před 2 lety +61

    Sven's memories of past sailing deployments are enough for several blue water sailors' lifetimes. Still not satiated, he's confidently building his ultimate craft for yet another circumnavigation - truly amazing focus! No moss grows on him - or you, Sam! Bon voyage to you both!
    PS: If you can transcribe and subtitle at some point in future, this interview would be great for a museum or part of a movie.

    • @Othurin
      @Othurin Před 2 lety +3

      Strictly speaking not a circumnavigation - planned to go only to New Zealand

    • @Sp3ktral22
      @Sp3ktral22 Před 2 lety +5

      Semicircum navigation. An epic proposition non the less.

    • @SvenYrvindExlex
      @SvenYrvindExlex Před 2 lety +7

      A plan is a plan next week there may be an other plan

  • @Ukedc259
    @Ukedc259 Před rokem +1

    What a fantastic video. Like minds spanning the generations through their shared passion for sailing. Very inspiring.

  • @JT-tz5hp
    @JT-tz5hp Před 2 lety +3

    This interview is such a unique experience. Thank you for your patience talking to such an interesting and inspiring man. Giving him the respectful time to speak. So many people these days lack the patience to hear out someone that runs at such a slow pace.

  • @viddywatchin
    @viddywatchin Před 2 lety +3

    i’ve never thought about designing and building a sailboat myself, or even sailed before; but i hung around for 40 min because what you guys are doing is unique, and freaking awesome! keep up the good work!

  • @TheLifeTerm
    @TheLifeTerm Před 2 lety +2

    Sam, you did a wonderful job, of bringing us along in your adventures. Thank you!

  • @Perkelenaattori
    @Perkelenaattori Před 2 lety +1

    Excellent that you documented this and picked his brain. Expertise such as his is becoming rarer and rarer as the years go on. Thanks Sam.

  • @josephclayton1835
    @josephclayton1835 Před 2 lety +4

    I really like the live updates at the end of the videos. I think it connects with the viewer more.

  • @bushtherapy7655
    @bushtherapy7655 Před rokem

    Thanks for that great story on Yvinds new boat

  • @Mike7O7O
    @Mike7O7O Před 2 lety +18

    This was an unexpected pleasure Sam. Huge thanks. I hadn't heard of Sven before and at the start of the video his softly spoken voice was a tiny bit difficult to hear. But that was just me.
    As the video progressed and Sven started to casually throw out gem after gem of his wisdom, common sense and lessons learned from experience, I became transfixed and was hanging on his every word. Right to the end. What he seems to do effortlessly, is blend the traditional and modern to create a hybrid that does exactly what he needs it to. With minimal complication.
    "Small boat, small problems." I've heard before. But hearing it from a master builder and sailor, really gives me pause for thought.
    Thanks again Sam. This was pure gold and ought to be a must see, for everyone contemplating long distance sailing. Off to find Sven's channel and subscribe. Kindest from Portrush, on the beautiful North Coast of Northern Ireland :)
    PS Who was the hottie behind the camera? Your 'squeeze'? You lucky man! :)

  • @ronaldlbishop2730
    @ronaldlbishop2730 Před 2 lety +19

    oh the vast amount of knowledge and information from this wonderful man...his ideas and experience just blows my mind...please record as much from him so we dont lose his priceless contribution to the world of sailing...

  • @TheLifeTerm
    @TheLifeTerm Před 2 lety +3

    Sven, you are a living legend, and your voyages are monumental. Thank you, so much, for allowing us this glimpse into your prolific and amazing sailing career.

  • @curtishill6490
    @curtishill6490 Před 2 lety +18

    What a treat this morning 💯two of my favorite sailors on together for more than a couple minutes 👍this is awesome and thanks to both of you for doing this💯stay safe 💯🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @Kathleensailorgirl
    @Kathleensailorgirl Před 2 lety +10

    Two amazing sailors, both legends in sailing history. Thanks Sam for this great video ⛵️⛵️⛵️🥰

  • @paulholmes489
    @paulholmes489 Před 2 lety +3

    Very good video!

  • @hereforthecomments9676
    @hereforthecomments9676 Před 2 lety +3

    2 legends in 1 video!!!! Sven and Sam!!!

  • @masterblaster2626
    @masterblaster2626 Před 2 lety +2

    Sven's awesome ... he just keeps going and going. Quite the inspiration. Thanks for posting, Sam.

  • @Eric_In_SF
    @Eric_In_SF Před 2 lety +5

    It took me two minutes to realize Sam finally had a camera person. This is the way to shoot videos. Oh I heard her voice. Sam has a girl in every country. And of course you’re behind editing. You’re enjoying hanging out with all these girls and soaking up all the local sights. Enjoy!

  • @cawfeedawg
    @cawfeedawg Před 2 lety +2

    Sven is a legend. I am so glad you got a budding friendship and a cou-ple of interviews on video. We need to cherish the elders and keepers of knowledge.
    Sam, I love this channel, thank you for doing this.

  • @carlanderson4139
    @carlanderson4139 Před 2 lety +4

    Great video. I hope you can do another one with him when his boat is further along. Thank you.

  • @fitter70
    @fitter70 Před 2 lety +1

    What an amazing man. Thank you Sam for documenting his awesome craftsmanship.

  • @aljumaili
    @aljumaili Před 2 lety +2

    Great video Sam, thank you so much for introducing Sven Yrvind to us!

  • @stewartmcnish4774
    @stewartmcnish4774 Před 2 lety +3

    What a great fella to meet, I love his passion for what he obviously lives for....well done Sam, very very interesting.

  • @Sp3ktral22
    @Sp3ktral22 Před 2 lety +3

    Sam, you have recorded history and really valuable information with this video. Well done. 👍

  • @jfboulianne5926
    @jfboulianne5926 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for this. He’s a true Gem of a human.

  • @MrMichaelcurran
    @MrMichaelcurran Před 2 lety +2

    Old and young friends together, thats great!

  • @justinmichaeltarot
    @justinmichaeltarot Před 2 lety +3

    Can’t wait to see her when she’s done!

  • @WildernessRocks
    @WildernessRocks Před 2 lety +7

    Double legends!

  • @richardwennberg
    @richardwennberg Před rokem

    Fantastiskt 👍

  • @AccidentalScience
    @AccidentalScience Před 2 lety +2

    Small boat small problems. Definitely true. I have a little lady, a 21 footer, and I never changed it for a larger boat for this very reason.

  • @daffyddavies5774
    @daffyddavies5774 Před 2 lety +2

    Sven showing us the roopes, brilliant,,,,absolute genius

  • @RechargeableLithium
    @RechargeableLithium Před 2 lety +3

    Wonderful video with Sven, Sam! Thank you for filming, Holly! Thank you for hosting these two, Sven! Sam - I wish I could give this 6 thumbs up - thank you for this vid!

  • @damoog5985
    @damoog5985 Před 2 lety +1

    You're a pair of legends. Between the two of you, I have about your average age - I only wish I had a fraction of your combined experience and wisdom! Great video, and an important chronicle.

  • @j.d.3875
    @j.d.3875 Před 2 lety

    very informative video, thanks a lot, it will server for future generations

  • @mrbullseye
    @mrbullseye Před 2 lety +6

    Välkommen till Sverige, Sam!
    I honestly can't believe we are now in the same country. I started following your channel last autumn and now here we are. The wrong coast, but still pretty close. =)

  • @fenriswolf039
    @fenriswolf039 Před 2 lety +4

    I love listening to Sven talk, I could listen all day! Thank you for this, he always makes very short clips and I want more. Subbed his channel the first time you mentioned him. Awesome content from both of you.

  • @southerntexashomestead5028

    Wonderful interview. Thank you for sharing this with us. Sven is so interesting. He is a wealth of knowledge.
    Safe journey. S/V Cork ~

  • @madal55
    @madal55 Před 2 lety

    Sailed a Junk rig. Ideal for sailing downwind and extremely safe reefing. All controlled from the cockpit. No need to make dangerous sail changes in storms; just lowered the sail from the dry!!

  • @jonathanmaron8942
    @jonathanmaron8942 Před 2 lety +2

    great video! Sven is an inspiration. He is truly walking his own path. thank you for sharing Sam!

  • @williamlewis8741
    @williamlewis8741 Před 2 lety +1

    thanks for the video Sam. all the best as you travel about. cheers

  • @peterbarnes2845
    @peterbarnes2845 Před rokem

    What Sven creates is brilliant. I think he may enjoy prototyping with some CAD modelling software.

  • @goodq
    @goodq Před 2 lety +1

    Such a lovely sight seeing such lovely sailors. Thank you for posting this video

  • @niko_okin3158
    @niko_okin3158 Před 2 lety +3

    Wow i got so happy to see both you and Sven in the same video again and just 33 seconds ago! Thank you for all your amazing videos!!

  • @-RyN-23
    @-RyN-23 Před 2 lety

    Amazing, so glad you got to go to his shop!!

  • @Ozziesboy
    @Ozziesboy Před 2 lety +1

    He is the man! thanks for sharing!

  • @LEGOWENTV
    @LEGOWENTV Před 2 lety +1

    Great stuff! Thank you for posting this. He is a gem!

  • @newwarbler2010
    @newwarbler2010 Před 2 lety

    great to see you with your mentor sam, and following in his steps, awesome video!!

  • @archer721
    @archer721 Před 2 lety +3

    Fantastic video! I love to hear Svens stories about his voyage and sharing his experiences. This is the best video I've seen in a long time. Small boats are awesome and to have Sven and Sam both together is absolutely awesome. Thank you for sharing this Sam, what an incredible experience .

  • @SilverTurtle65
    @SilverTurtle65 Před 2 lety +1

    You both are a great inspiration to anyone with travel anxiety. Safe travels.

  • @torsteinraaby
    @torsteinraaby Před 2 lety +2

    You're the best, Sam!
    You inspire me to overcome!

  • @aardvarkmindshank
    @aardvarkmindshank Před 2 lety

    Amazing. Thanks for making this video!

  • @seewind
    @seewind Před 2 lety +2

    Wonderful interview....sailing passion!

  • @TroyHowarth
    @TroyHowarth Před 2 lety +2

    Glad you're capturing Sven's story. Even though I'll never build a boat, it's so interesting listening to him share his knowledge! Joining his yt channel!

  • @bake162
    @bake162 Před 2 lety +1

    That was awesome lads, thanks!

  • @williambailey5405
    @williambailey5405 Před 2 lety

    You two make a great pair. Please keep doing videos together. You are good at getting Yrving to speak.

  • @rodneycraft1005
    @rodneycraft1005 Před 2 lety

    "I wouldn't call it spacious." I had to chuckle. Thanks so much for this treat.

  • @AndreUchoaUSA
    @AndreUchoaUSA Před 2 lety

    Smart decision to post it today! Have fun. Cheers from TX.

  • @Inamorata.367
    @Inamorata.367 Před 2 lety +2

    This is priceless,thanks

  • @quentinwoods8811
    @quentinwoods8811 Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you thank you Sam 🙏🏼👏👏👏👏👏
    Legend in the making has a long yarn with his legendary hero.
    Such kindred spirits
    Can’t wait for dinghy cruising Sam adventures !!
    Cheers from eastern Aus’

  • @fredread9216
    @fredread9216 Před 2 lety

    Wow, amazing person. And amazing creativity. Thanks.

  • @John_Smith__
    @John_Smith__ Před 2 lety

    Amazing workshop Sven is a awsome boat builder, very very pragmatic and innovative!

  • @shamsshams20261
    @shamsshams20261 Před 2 lety

    It seems that you admire him and also you have a good connection between. Thank you for sharing Sam.

  • @icholash
    @icholash Před 2 lety

    Excellent episode.

  • @theislandpackrat
    @theislandpackrat Před 2 lety +1

    That was great I follow both of you! Hope I'm still going strong at his age!

  • @DavidD6969
    @DavidD6969 Před 2 lety

    Great video thanks 👍

  • @MrPapakura298
    @MrPapakura298 Před 2 lety +2

    This guy is ab absolute legend!

  • @jamesgordon2289
    @jamesgordon2289 Před 2 lety +2

    great video Sam. Sven is such an interesting guy.

  • @JakeHolman78
    @JakeHolman78 Před 2 lety

    Thank you for making this one long, it had to be!

  • @rollinrock6696
    @rollinrock6696 Před 2 lety

    So many ingenious ideas!

  • @GarektHagen
    @GarektHagen Před 2 lety +1

    So grateful for even just polyesters rope. So awesome what a cool dude

  • @chromatic91
    @chromatic91 Před 2 lety +1

    Man the tales he must have!! Välkommen till Sverige! (Welcome to Sweden!)

    • @samholmessailing
      @samholmessailing  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks! He tells me new stories every time i see him. Amazing guy.

  • @uainteasyb
    @uainteasyb Před 2 lety

    I met Tristan Jones when I was a kid, not many legends like Sven around anymore, you are lucky Sam. Safe passages !!

  • @irongoatrocky2343
    @irongoatrocky2343 Před 2 lety +1

    Sam its always best when you get little nuggets from a master like Yrvind......
    But always remember when you know everything there is to know about sailing,
    its time to go meet the Big Sailor!.......
    I'd say don't go for records go for a safe and successful journey, have fun visit and learn as you go
    I think Yrvind does that, and tries to improve to better boats....little things one step at a time!

  • @ZAN-THE-GOAT
    @ZAN-THE-GOAT Před 2 lety +1

    Amazing man for one so old, yet so young at heart. To travel the world via the big wide oceans. I have seen how dangerous it can be being on a very large ship let alone on a same sail boat. I know he makes them waterproof but it must be one hell of a ride on those massive waves that can get up to 60 mtrs in height. Glad he will be able to sit up in this one rather than lay down all the time like the other one for months at a time. I think he only gets lonely around people and loved being alone.

  • @fosbury68
    @fosbury68 Před 2 lety

    Nice workshop.

  • @s.simsmamasboy
    @s.simsmamasboy Před 2 lety

    Hot damn glad Sam came back to be with you again for a few

  • @jodyssey9921
    @jodyssey9921 Před 2 lety +1

    Solo sailing, no problem. Solo sailing in a boat little bigger than a coffin that you can't even stand up in? No way! Mad respect for this guy, I couldn't do it.

  • @DougVarble
    @DougVarble Před 2 lety

    Great video!

  • @andersstreifeldt2990
    @andersstreifeldt2990 Před 2 lety +7

    A real Viking.

  • @teugene5850
    @teugene5850 Před 2 lety

    I am not into sailing, but after this video I get sailing....

  • @justaswede3135
    @justaswede3135 Před 2 lety +2

    Welcome to Sweden Sam! You choosed the worst time of the year🥶⛈😂😂

  • @coconutfleetsleeper5717
    @coconutfleetsleeper5717 Před 2 lety +1

    Svensk legend ;) it's nice know there's people like him around, he's pushing it on the Frontline, progressive...

  • @cnc75adventures49
    @cnc75adventures49 Před 2 lety

    Great stuff 👍👍

  • @scandaloustoothpaste_vods915

    The definition of wisdom

  • @johnhanselman6371
    @johnhanselman6371 Před 2 lety +2

    It is amazing that Sven is building sailboats and sailing the oceans. I suppose his custom sailboat is his nursing home.

  • @bryanb1259
    @bryanb1259 Před 2 lety +1

    Good stuff 👍

  • @jeffreynerdin3522
    @jeffreynerdin3522 Před 2 lety +37

    Guys like Sven make it clear how the Vikings of yore sailed across the Atlantic and explored the North American continent long before any Southern European explorers found their way.

    • @samholmessailing
      @samholmessailing  Před 2 lety +10

      Some brave sailers for sure!

    • @anthonyrstrawbridge
      @anthonyrstrawbridge Před 2 lety +2

      Or that one of the best if them didn't need a clan.

    • @Perkelenaattori
      @Perkelenaattori Před 2 lety

      I always found it funny how how Vikings named Greenland and the Canadian coast was Vinland. There was no wine in Vinland and no green in Greenland.

    • @nellozavattini2716
      @nellozavattini2716 Před 2 lety +1

      "Southern European" Is a little unfriendly...Remember that was an Italian sailor that gave the name to America.

  • @Mauriciomel1
    @Mauriciomel1 Před rokem

    Good...thanks...

  • @alvessail4718
    @alvessail4718 Před 2 lety

    Two legends 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏