Is this the ultimate expedition yacht? Onboard tour of Vinson of Antarctica with Skip Novak

[@briangately8104]

Skip Novak did an OUTSTANDING job as a tour guide. His pride & enthusiasm adds so much to the video!

[@Secretlyanothername]

The love and understanding he has for this boat are evident. This was an incredible tour of an amazing yacht.

[@largemarge1603]

@@Secretlyanothername Research vessel.

[@feenok3314]

Yep! Makes it so much more interesting

[@KMYachtbuilders]

We're proud to be the builders of this great yacht! Thanks for the nice video!

[@alexbracht6979]

What a fantastic build! Congratulations and I hope you get more commissions like this!!

[@TheoSmith249]

Terrific build from a 100k all oceans plus sailor

[@KMYachtbuilders]

@@alexbracht6979 Thanks!

[@KMYachtbuilders]

@@TheoSmith249 Thank you!

[@outbound2explore119]

what is the approx price for a boat outfitted like this?

[@andyblanco3409]

“That’s a double if you’re still in love” classic, this guy understands all aspects of life

[@JohnnyColtHD]

I work on the yard that build this ship, my colleague and I did all the electrics and navigation equipment. It was my first project when I started working there last year. It was an awesome experience, and I've learned so much during the building. It's really something special to see it in the water, all functional and ready to go!

[@wattshumphrey8422]

Hey - what is the building yard? (name, location, etc.)

[@JohnnyColtHD]

@@wattshumphrey8422 KM Yachts, Makkum, The Netherlands.

[@d.cypher2920]

That's a fine boat! You must feel a bit like a proud father of a champion! 😁🇺🇸

[@JohnnyColtHD]

@@d.cypher2920 You bet I am proud, it's really amazing to see how it came out. At every stage during the build, you see the ship taking more and more form, and finding all the equipment working properly after testing, gives such gratification for the work that has been put in. For as long as it sails, or as I live, I will always refer to it as 'my boat' :)

[@pcb1962]

Congratulations, that's a great thing to put on your CV

[@kingneptune8937]

Having sailed all my life as an amateur and professional including single handed Atlantic crossing, I have never seen such a well planned sailing yacht. I'd give any thing to join her as crew or passenger. Congratulations to all of the team who have made this possible, may you all have great memories and adventures.

[@timpeduiker4660]

I think it's incredibly beautiful not especially in the looks but in how it's built

[@GregMCrowe]

This guy is incredibly knowledgeable and I grew up in a family who built boats. Excellent video.

[@d.cypher2920]

Well said, indeed. My exact thoughts as well. 😎🇺🇸 ( *respect* to anyone capable enough to sail single handed across the Atlantic. Actually, any ocean for that matter. 😎🇺🇸)

[@ezelrik]

@@timpeduiker4660 functionality is pure beauty

[@j_rainsgoat3929]

Is their a you tube channel following this yacht?

[@sanfranciscobay]

Skip is a Master Sailer. He's been in the Windiest, Coldest, Biggest Swells, most unforgiving Ocean environment for decades. The stories this man could tell about Cold, Wind, Ice, Rolling, Pitching...

[@1nvisible14]

*I'll take it!*

[@michaelcrowley1172]

Caption Jack Sparrow, I'll take 2,their small,lol.

[@Fisklina]

When you've been sailing for a good while and you think you have a well laid out boat, then you see something like this and realise you have a lot of room for improvement hahaha. Very very enjoyable video. And even if you wouldn't know who Skip is you can tell he's the real deal from his high density moustache.

[@richardmcgregor7664]

Moustache just like the late great NZ sailing legend Peter Blake, unfortunately taken from us too early by cowardly pirates in Brazil.

[@richardmcgregor7664]

He too had a vessel similar to this ie all manual and built to go anywhere with abundant redundancy. One thing I remember was the rounded hull so if trapped in ice it couldnt be 'squeezed'.

[@alexbracht]

@@richardmcgregor7664 Yes indeed..Artica then Seamaster then Tara! en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tara_expedition

[@zoepaulastrassfield2664]

I think the Fountain of Youth must be in Antarctica because Skip looks almost exactly the same today as in the Whitbread vids from the 80s!

[@SailingMia]

Whenever sea conditions are getting rough, virtual Skip Novak activates in my mind and giving me the instructions with his calm voice. Thank you sir, for all the knowledge and confidence you gave us.

[@RicardoDinizPortugal]

Same here 😅

[@adam8642]

@@RicardoDinizPortugal me too

[@jonny-b4954]

5:55 Love how the hand wrench is used for everything. I just love when engineers actually work in combination with the practical end user. You get brilliant engineering and features like that.

[@southerncross4956]

Thank you, well presented, just right on the details, no stupid music and a well done to the good captain too.

[@J.Smith-rc6wh]

what a ship! Always good to hear what Skip Novak values in a boat, a lesson for us all

[@stephanczapiewski3078]

Agree, even down to the flush pad eyes and ratchetable straps to secure the dinghy, I can never understand why all boats over 30ft don't have them

[@TaylerSpliff]

Skip Novak is The Man. Any youtube video with Novak is epic.

[@pekka75]

One of the best sailing videos I have seen. Incredibly fun to watch a video where he who presents the video actually knows what he is talking about. Great video and a very impressive boat/Ship.

[@scottslotterbeck3796]

Ship

[@donnakawana]

Yes , I loved every second of him!

[@reb101a]

Really liked the presenter!!!!

[@tihomirrasperic]

I wouldn't be surprised if he sat all day in the shipyard and personally supervised all the work

[@cliffstevenson5773]

Sweet engineering. No frills, maximum function, finest materials, all modern technology.

[@lvgeorge]

I was going to say the same thing using almost the same words. Excellent Schooner, Great Comment!

[@Andrew-yb1uv]

Well said.

[@tsclly2377]

limited frills../ the best manual technology.. and I'd say globe traversing capability (3 months is rather understating, but reasonable)

[@richardharker2775]

"What more do you need". So true. The design and build is exceptional.

[@Rob-ln7dd]

Brilliant yacht, brilliant bloke...I don't have the words to do it or him justice. This man is unbelievably knowledgeable, practical and down to earth with such an under stated delivery. He would inspire confidence in the eye of a storm. Love how 40 knots still gets described as a breeze.... Fantastic.

[@arumrunner]

Steve Dashew would approve! What a capable vessel. I had a Tony Castro designed CS30 back in the '80's. So happy he is still at work in his craft. Cheers

[@ianscott3180]

A different world of sailing. Having sailed a small traditional long keel yacht for years in the West of Scotland I am used to green water and roughing it. I take my wet cold hat off to you. Incidently I remember Tony Castro from his university days in Glasgow. I still have one of his paintings.

[@mikedevlin2048]

The pinnacle of Skip's Pelagic concept... Along with Tony Castro and K&M the dream team have created the most competent sailing vessel afloat... I would hope that the concepts and ideas trickle down to manufacturers building so called "Expedition boats"... 👌🏻

[@EdgarPeet]

Lovely boat, clearly evolution of previous yachts and practical in all details! As a Dutchman, proud that this was build in Makkum, the Netherlands.

[@fmagalhaes1521]

@Edgar Peet Omdat de Nederlandse mensen bouwen de beste boten van metaal 😃😃🇳🇱🇳🇱. Ik ben Amerikaanse en leerde dat wanneer bezocht ik Friesland..

[@andyb.1026]

where else would you build a Yacht like this !!!

[@thecatofnineswords]

I've sailed on many pleasure craft - power and sail - but none have ever felt well laid out. This one does - it's a true working boat and it shows. I'm stunned at the engine room - it must be a dream to work in. My only surprise was the halyards being on the mast. I would have expected them to be drawn into the cockpit, so no crew would ever have to be on deck when reefing. I did appreciate the surfeit of winches - it's good to have many and to be multi-purpose.

[@maxyachtmaster]

I never get tired to see this video! What a dream boat!!! Skip Novak is an inspiration!

[@bertmacdonald337]

I don`t know how many times I have watched this video, but every time I find something new! She is an example of form follows function to the nth degree. Beautiful in the extreme! And what an absolute dream team collaboration, Castro, Novak and KM!

[@mitchellbarnow1709]

Skip Novak is an absolute genius! The Vinson of Antarctica is a real masterpiece, because it has everything that is needed for survival, with human safety and comfort features in every area of the sailing vessel. There are many manually operated features and back up systems to the back up systems. I do believe that the anchor can be electrically operated and the steering is powered, but I bet that it has a manual back up rudder system.

[@scottslotterbeck3796]

I've been in the Drake passage. It is the roughest seas in the world

[@donnakawana]

It does

[@christopherharris8403]

@@scottslotterbeck3796 no it's just another bit of ocean.

[@scottslotterbeck3796]

@@christopherharris8403 I've never had problems climbing a staircase, never seen scores of people knocked to the floor, never had the crew come into my cabin to bolt a brass plate over my window to prevent water rushing in if it broke, never seen a window in my cabin under water, when it was 25 feet above sea level, never was talking to someone and in mid-word they upchucked all over the table. The Souther Ocean is not called the Roaring Forties for nothing.

[@scottslotterbeck3796]

@@christopherharris8403 LOL. kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3W3k6Kmir6aaJI

[@peterforsythe3643]

How is that Skip is forever young?! Enjoyed the tour, thanks Skip & co!

[@humanbeing2009]

Skip's sensibilities with sailing and boat design are what I strive for as a sailor. Great video! Thank you

[@who_stole_my_username]

Amazing. I love this boat. Clearly designed by real sailors for real sailors.

[@JudgeDredd_]

I finally got around to watching the whole video and it’s official, I have no idea how to sail and my ignorance gives me anxiety hahahaha

[@nutsmcflurry3737]

Even land lubbers should be impressed after watching this tour. That has to be the most impressive engine room on a sailing vessel ever made.

[@johnwolf2829]

Yeah, I noticed that too, never saw anything like that on a 77', especially Civilian. I looked, but I didn't see the washing machine. Don't tell me.... ugh.

[@pcb1962]

The thing is that most charter boats are designed to optimise the space for guests, so the designer makes the engine room as small as he can get away with. In this case the boat has been designed with other priorities, good access to all the essential mechanical and electrical systems has been moved right up the list.

[@rykehuss3435]

@@pcb1962 Yea but those charter boats arent cruising in polar north and south regions. To go there you need a very different kind of boat, like the Vanson here. If you want space you can buy an Antarctic cruise ticket on a cruise ship

[@robinhodgkinson]

Practical with a capital P. Function first, form second. Love it!

[@peterfeltham5612]

The narrator is excellent,explained everything very clearly for the layman.I bet he's a first class skipper.

[@fransdriesen1311]

Outstanding presentation...Skip Novak knows what he is talking about and the "Vinson of Antarctica" reflects that very well...

[@helimx]

Skip Novak!!!! Love this. Thank you so much

[@martijnb5887]

I love the rational beauty of this boat! So functional and yet beautiful.

[@ArcticSeaCamel]

I have to say. There’s a lot of experience and practical wisdom in that boat. Of course it’s quite different from traditional cruising boats. I need to watch this a few times and take some details Into my plans...

[@constantineding8700]

Aluminum hull, for example?

[@ArcticSeaCamel]

@@constantineding8700 That's something which is out of my reach. Wood is good. :)

[@constantineding8700]

@@ArcticSeaCamel Haha. But why not use fiberglass?

[@ArcticSeaCamel]

@@constantineding8700 Fiberglass will be used to protect wood. Strip planked wood has been used for years and years. It's easy to work with, doesn't need full mold etc. Check out SV Tapatya's channel. He's been doing wood epoxy boat for a few years now. :)

[@bobfriski-mo8se]

I had the honor of being on an expedition on a previous version of Skip's boat. This boat is a masterpiece of yacht building! Greetings from Russia!

[@movieklump]

In an age where experts are diminished it's nice to hear a true expert.

[@troybabs]

Impressive to say the least. This thing is like a spaceship of the sea. Cool.

[@cherrypickerguitars]

I’m blown away! My remaining life would be spent on board. I learned to sail in 1968 on the Muskoka lakes of Ontario Canada in a 14’ wooden “Moth” I had just read “Gypsy Moth Circles the World”. And then it began…… Peace

[@tanukish]

I love the attention to detail and practicality! Extraordinary! Congratulations to Tony Castro, Skip Novak, and the builder. The only thing missing that I can think of is a backup generator.

[@christopherharris8403]

There is no need for it, though. That's the point.

[@johnmayer3433]

Nothing better than to listen to a person who knows what he / she is talking about and Skip Novak certainly knows his stuff better than almost anyone.

[@rkargus]

Just met this guy, love him already. I hope to have the same sense of adventure he has when I'm his age.

[@dthelmcken420]

Great to see you again Elaine and kudos to Skip, Tony and all involved in her design and launch. __/))

[@enigmacode_1]

While some 'licensed captains' struggle to impress their YT viewers, this skipper is straight to the point. Kudos to the team.

[@whytehouse4909]

Here I am real late at night scrolling through KZbin, don’t know much about sailing, don’t know how I got here, but you can tell this skipper really loves his boat.

[@garyoregan280]

What a great yachtsman skip is. Class act and if you lose your rudder he has a spare one on his face....... win win

[@donnakawana]

That's a perfectly thought out sailing vessel!! Built for an with a purpose.... What a knowledgeable Captain as well!Fair winds an following sea's ✌🏻💗😊❣️

[@killerguppy2988]

Freakin' love it. As someone that commonly short-hands a boat, I agree with the manual winches, interchangeable mainsails, and pre-rigged foresails. Skip is an absolutely incredible sailor with so much knowledge. I learned more from this than any number of "courses" I've taken.

[@crookedlad4190]

What a gorgeous sailboat -- bravo. Thanks for the tour!

[@stinkintoad]

Skip is super knowledgeable! Awesome yacht.

[@harbourdogNL]

The moment Skip Novak speaks you know this man is The Skipper, and knows what he doing, and don't even think of questioning him when he tells you to do something. Stunning vessel, so smartly laid out. I would love to spend a couple of months on board this vessel, and the higher the latitude and worse the weather, the more I'd enjoy it.

[@eightrice]

such a real boat. I like it that there's no "owner's cabin" because boats shouldn't be just about luxury. This boat feels more real than all the ones made for leisure, because the people on board have things to do

[@experimentsinanalog]

Amazing boat and love Skip's tour. He really explains the thinking behind each feature and it all makes so much sense for where this vessel is operating.

[@darz3]

Always find something new and useful when listening to Skip Novak , great design Tony Castro and KM

[@alexblueplanet]

Perfect layout thanks to the flawless communication between between Designer & Captain Skip

[@danielsundberg1977]

Better and more safely designed than most Navy boats I've been on!

[@egorone0408]

This is one serious boat......a real boat, properly seaworthy , highly functional and most practical. Well done to the designers and builders. Great video, an excellent presentation.

[@jeffreystaley5266]

Skip, I have seen you interviewed in the past. Love your devotion to sailing people to arctic destinations in some comfort and lots of safety. You've done a lot of things that I recognize as really good solutions. Thanks for the tour....amazing boat!

[@romankogalin7048]

Skip Novak.. probably one of the best skips a round.. he know whay he is doing.. awssome boat.love it

[@rykehuss3435]

Yup, Skip is the real deal and a legend in the sailing community

[@hert2507]

amazing yacht! great reason to buy a lottery ticket:)

[@koborkutya7338]

yeah, you even have to pick your lottery game right. Custom made by KM, carbon masts... not every lottery has the jackpot to cover that.

[@Kimbeattie]

What more do you need ! Functionality, quality design, maintenance purity . A dream for adventure minded people. A a great video, thank you from Canada .

[@TheCybrKnyf]

That is a fantastic machine... Truly amazing and a testament to human ingenuity...

[@edtrust4421]

Both Skip's and Elaine's videos are always pleasure to watch! :) but this one is my favorite! That yacht is simply perfect!

[@062241kdp]

Wow, capt. Novak really does a nice job on the tour.

[@ZingaroXIV]

Seriously well thought out. Designed for work, stable and sane sail plan, workflows and on-board traffic flows accounted for, quality build and materials and environmentally responsible. I haven't seen another working yacht this well put together stem to stern. Definitely fit-for-purpose. I don't envy the helmsman in a high latitude storm, but that's all part of the fun, right?

[@williamk1452]

I have lived and worked on a lot of boats and this one is a dream come true. Well done.

[@docproc8508]

What a beautifully designed and thought out yacht. Everything fit for purpose, organised and well laid out. Hat off to the designer and builders.

[@deanrwilson]

Great overview. Such a purpose built boat. It's also very seaworthy and when you are 1000's of miles away from land you must be self sufficient. Would love to do an Antarctic adventure on this..!

[@DrewHultonSmith]

Spectacular. The amount of experience and knowledge that has gone into designing and building this is immeasurable.

[@bobbyshaftoe]

WOW! Love the mashup of work and play! Beautiful.

[@01dumbfrog]

And the scoop of the fore deck can be used as a drinking water catcher I assume like the Dashew line of sailboats.

[@edrock4605]

Amazing layout, this man is a genius.

[@MrOlddave]

Not a flat-screen TV anywhere. Quite different from a cruising boat. I love the utility of this boat. A lot of thought for heating, but I never heard him mention AC. I guess he doesn't need it where he goes.

[@PatHaskell]

Gotta love that guy, he is passionate and living his best life!

[@davy1458]

That boat is f-ing unreal.....amazing!!!.....there aren't enough expletives to describe its awesomeness !!

[@weonseokchoi]

The most beautiful boat I've ever seen. So well planned and thought it all out.

[@StormchaserIB]

...bit like the last guy who commented - sailed all my life - my first Sydney-Hobart was the infamous 1998 - so I've carried with me the need for safety and smart design ever since as Ive made single handed storm sailing (or as windy as it gets) my own little frontier of exploration . So to listen to Skip talk is like hearing GOD as few would truly understand the depth and quality of the information he is giving ... I have learnt to prepare for everything and for everything to happen at the same time ... don't make the first mistake as one just cascades into the next and so on ... its how people are hurt and boats lost ... and also that situations are just a product of time on the water - the more time you spend on the water - the higher the probability things will go wrong - so have plan A, B, C already rehearsed in your head ... blah blah ...I'm preaching Skip - I think I get it why you venture into that insane place - its the adrenalin and risk - coupled with the meticulous planning and control .... its the adrenalin junky who also has the skill to manage his risk - well almost all of it - so don't go and die OK- you're a true legend mate

[@tryonco]

What an amazing boat, and wonderfully thought out… and a great tour! Thanks Skip!

[@animal494]

I could watch Skip give expedition boat tours all day.

[@BryanRogers]

That’s an amazing boat. The care craftsmanship and thought that went into it probably make it for an expedition and safety and comfort

[@ZoltanTemesvari_temy]

“If you still in love, you can call that a double” 🤣

[@Trevwhitesailing]

As the owner of a serious offshore alloy ketch I have massive boat envy, so much thought went into designing and building this vessel. Simply outstanding.

[@witerabid]

As someone who usually hates modern boats and ships built from steel and plastic I have to say this is an amazing yacht! One can really tell how much thought went into this and everything is perfectly placed, convenient, relevant, just exactly as it should be. It feels like it was really built as a tenth or twelfth iteration of a yacht after doing these sorts of trips for decades and improving the things that didn't work each time. The experience is really visible. I never thought I'd say this about a non-wodden boat but I really wanna sail on this!

[@JeffErdmann]

Brilliant Design & execution, @Skip Novak

[@outbound2explore119]

Wow, what a great designed and very functional vessel. As a sailor with over 35 years on the water and having sailed other Tony Castro designs, this is an awesome yacht. I love my CS36T but a boat like this would be the ultimate dream of any sailor!! Great video, thanks for sharing. I have seen other videos of this boat in action but the tour through was great!

[@PreacherwithoutaPulpit]

Some may see this vessel as a beast but to me it is just brilliant and beautiful. Talk about a dream take me anywhere in comfort and safety yacht. Now this is a true world cruiser even though it was built for purpose, just amazing...

[@rogerwhittle2078]

I don't know why I watched this, but I'm glad I did! What an amazingly well planned boat. I was looking at some super yachts on KZbin the other week and I couldn't help thinking the people who would sail in such boats, wouldn't really know what to do with them. One of them even had gold taps (faucets!) This boat was brilliant and I agree - luxury. Again, I don't know why I was in this territory, I once spent about six hours wedged in the forward head, alternately puking and dozing, en route to Cherbourg in a 42ft Seastream. As an engineer, I couldn't help thinking; what happens if this fails; can I get at that; can we carry a spare gidget? And the answer, it seems is yes! I think its the first boat I've seen (that doesn't have guns on,) that has a dedicated workshop space, that isn't a scabby record vice clamped to a stringer in some hell hole locker. If you could stop me being dreadfully sick in any kind of sea, I'd love to crew that boat. I'm only 75, but I'm sure I could stand a watch and turn a hand to most things! That is a beautiful, beautiful boat - not so much to look at, as be in!

[@tomriley5790]

I was admiring their workshop too, the only thing they didn't bring out was a lathe, or getting with the 2022 program:-), a 3d printer.. I wonder if they have one hidden somewhere.

[@Mrlang74]

Skip and Blake my two hero’s of the sea ,

[@alanowens3]

Did I see only one head? This is a superb build. The level of detail is astounding. Safety is obviously job number one with this architect.

[@x40xandus]

This is a boat I really like. Well designed and really made for sailing long distances in far remote areas. And I really like his last statement: what more do you need.

[@cg7509]

Captain Aubrey would approve of this one! Awesome Ship!

[@SoulTonicLife]

An inspiring expedition sailboat.

[@deathwolf54]

that ship looks epic

[@wcresponder]

I've been on a proper sailboat once in my life......that said "wow!" How does water drain in the mid deck area where the central winch is? For us total noobies some still shots of the different sail conditions as he explained would have been great. Amazing boat, incredible guy that Skip Novak. Cheers.

[@LLancastre]

congratulations to my cousin for another fantastic project !

[@pigfigjig]

Seriously the very start of the vid where the lovely lady acknowledges the boat with both arms is true showmanship

[@glyntutt1586]

Lovely boat. Functional and yet elegant. A worthy contender for the title of best adventurer vessel.

[@ErronKebabb]

This guy explained everything so well its like he's showing me a video with his words

[@treywest268]

This is absolutely magnificent!!! I am adverse to modern day electronics. This is great because you know that, no matter what, you can keep control of what you need to accomplish.

[@tekelili1]

Now this really makes me dream ! Much more than these luxurious ships with golden taps and precious wood marquetry.... I could live on a ship like this forever and sail all oceans.

[@stephanczapiewski3078]

And who would crew for you??