Me and Sam talks capsizing and seaworthiness

[@samholmessailing]

Always great to chat with Yrvind. So much insight into small boat sailing.

[@toddlong8672]

Not sure there is a better teacher. Two of my here's casually chatting, what a gift

[@Dbbg439]

Sam, I hope this hope this you at 82!

[@hieronymusbosch6255]

I learned nothing except that when a small boat capsizes, the stuff inside doesn't go as far.

[@cliffordwilliams9597]

I am watching your channel as you document your travels to the Azores. I have seen your trip to Hawaii, and have seen several videos of Sven. I am so delighted to see you two together, and I am immensely tickled you have run into each other!

[@FonsecaLifestyle]

Loved man. Keep it going!

[@tomwaite4594]

" small things are strong" one of the best quotes from a giant among mariners...good interview with Sam

[@christianjansson6806]

I am proud to be from the same country and even same town as Sven. He is a true inspiration and a real genius! What he doesn't know about sailing isn't worth knowing. Glad you found him, and it seems like you two really hit it off! :-) Also, his English is so perfect! He is almost one generation older than the first pupils having mandatory English in the Swedish schools. He must have learned this by himself. What a guy.

[@Brisko-wh8ql]

Thank you Sven and Sam, it's just great to hear two sailors who know what they're talking about. It explains a lot. Great video.

[@AleksGutierrez]

Love the background-ambient noise of the boat cracking and moaning; perfect for the interview. Love it!!!

[@shamsshams20261]

I deeply admire principled and consistent people like you, Yrvind. Thank you for existing. And, Sam and you will be great friends. I would also like to thank you for sharing.

[@ironhorse3497]

What an interesting man. I bet he's forgotten more stuff than many of us will ever learn. Thanks for sharing

[@crdorado1195]

Sam, its like sitting down with your grandfather and talking about his travels and experiences. Neat

[@chasjetty8729]

Watching you two talk shop is the kinda stuff that makes childhood dreams. My kids and I appreciate it.

[@dcstrng1]

Goodness... Excellent conversation Sam and Mr. Yrvind; this explains a lot... I've noticed in SY's vessels over the years that he has a place for nearly everything (so it can be strapped in) from pencils to electronics, and now I see why -- At first I thought he was just a neat-nick, but now I see he is planning for a knock-down, or capsize, and equips his vessels so that it is as much of a non-event as possible... I'd guess this makes sense, since he's experienced it enough that he knows what to plan for...

[@josoapification]

I was out on a 40 foot converted tug boat in big swells in a shallow bay . The swells were at least 20 feet high. This rough crossing lasted half an hour. You cannot understand the power of the ocean unless you have experienced rough seas in a small boat first hand . I am glad to have had the experience myself. But never again will I go out in rough weather .I conquered my fear last summer I went out sea fishing for the first time in thirty years. I will probably go out again this summer. It’s beautiful in clement weather but scary as hell when it’s rough. Sam must have nerves of steel. Boat’s are fantastic but it takes somebody different to be able to traverse an ocean 👍

[@robertworel5791]

This was a really good video. Great interview.

[@theoldsailmaker6408]

You guys are just great!!!!

[@jorgerusailh6820]

Years ago in Mythbusters they conclude after experimenting that humans became seasick under low frequency movements, but at higher frequency nothing happen. That is why windsurfers and kayakers do not feel sick, but in bigger boats (lower frequency) people became ill. I do not remember at what frequency this happen.

[@oceantotable]

The knowledge pouring out of this guy! I only Kayak but this is so interesting

[@garystrout1679]

Thank you for posting this extremely interesting conversation Captain Yarvind !

[@Kathleensailorgirl]

Wow what an amazing blessing , two great sailors. Thanks for sharing ⛵️⛵️⛵️😊

[@Richard__Prins]

Such a great little talk, thanks guys!

[@KiowaFreedom]

Two kind and very good sailors !

[@The1Mustache3]

Thank you Gentleman for that insightful conversation. Learned a lot in a short time.

[@coolcid8888]

Amazing. What an absolute legend. What a life he has lived. Incredible. Will continue to watch!

[@steendful]

Awesome. I love😁 the stories

[@brucelyle5136]

Great insight, a capsize will happen are you ready for it when it does. The wife is not sure about dropping the cats to prove the point but I’m all for it.

[@mammaholmes]

I learned a lot from that. Thank you, Yrvind!

[@mikechro58]

Thank you for a wonderful conversation

[@davidbolduc828]

Great to see both you mariners talking about a very interesting subject.

[@lukedenbleyker5091]

Learning from a wise man makes for a smart young man. A lot of things I've learned from listening. This was great.

[@andrewp1075]

I like how Sven always brings it back to humanity and laws of nature. Many people on this planet have little to no comprehension of how 'Mother Nature' operates.

[@earthangel8730]

I would venture to say that MOST are out of touch with Nature (aka Science). They don't know what they're missing.

[@tobyanderson7411]

Love how excited you look chatting with him Sam

[@toddlong8672]

I knew who was schooling who. Respect and admiration for you both from Tacoma Washington. Keep living the dream

[@brianlintonjones]

Great guest, Sven well done and full of knowledge with first hand experience, safe sailing to both of you..cheers

[@MrNednos]

Did not know you had a channel, Sven! You are a legend! Love your unconventional ideas around engineering, boats and life in general. Hälsningar från Göteborg!

[@sammyvh11]

I love hearing the wisdom of older folks.

[@Nerd3927]

Oh, wow. This is good stuff. I always feel stupid with my bucked when there is only a 1.5 meter swell and I get sick on an 46 meter museum navy vessel I work on. Quite a stiff breeze and I solder trough just fine...

[@juansimon7020]

wish i could have a beer with you guys. Thanks for the video!

[@WildernessRocks]

Ima Pro Sunfish capsizer! 😜

[@Siravingmon]

Thank you! Such an inspiring man

[@Lucas_Torr]

Just discovered you from Sam’s channel! Awesome stuff!!

[@petergrundy8081]

Fantastic what a great insight into small boat sailing in the Atlantic

[@peterhawley6554]

An honor to meet with this true sailor and adventurer. Will you try to sail something smaller?

[@SvenYrvindExlex]

By weight it be the same about one ton with food and water for 100 days or so But a double ender so longer waterline

[@bobcornwell403]

Sven, you have been an inspiration to me. I have folled you since the BRIS days. When in my early twenties, I tried to design my own version of BRIS. It was 20 ft long and only 5 ft wide. It originally was going to have a draft of just under 2 ft. It was going to have fixed Lee boards that I then called 'clamp boards', as they attached at the sheer clamp, and extended down from there to to the bottom depth of the hull. They splayed out at the bottom, so the boat was wider there than at the sheer. Over the years, I decided to replace them with bilge keels, to make docking less interesting. A primary design goal was to have a large carrying capacity. About 40% of its total, maximum weight was to be provisions. When I learned enough to do the math for stability, I was somewhat disappointed to learn that it could only stand a very limited rig of about 160 sf (for a 3,300 lb max displacement). Because of its narrow beam and the fact that it is a double ender, all the very limited accommodations had to be in the middle of the boat, so the mast had to go way up front, or be offset. My solution was a ketch rig with 2 or 3 sails. I settled on a cat-ketch with an experimental lug main and a flat-cut leg-O-mutton mizzen. The main somewhat resembles a Chinese lug, but has far fewer boomlets. This was to make reefing faster and simpler. This boat would have no cockpit, no life-line stanchions, but would have two jack-lines (one port and one starboard) to clip a safety harness onto. It would be mostly worked from below decks. It would have no steering vane or auto-pilot. Robin Knox-Johnson had 2 vanes on his famous ketch, one on the port side an one on the starboard side. By mid-voyage, he tossed them both into the sea. He completed his epic, non-stop voyage with just his sails to keep his course. A major design consideration was to make it simple enough to be built by someone with very limited skills, and not need any specialize work. So no metal keels, and as few specialized fittings as possible. Originally, it was to be water ballasted. But the water took up too much space and too big a portion of the all-up displacement to work. So, the water ballast got replaced by sand bags (which would work), and they got replaced with concrete keels. Each step of the way reduced the amount of ballast needed. I have played with this design for decades. It has given me some joy when I have been feeling down. It will almost certainly never be built, but I have learned a lot while playing with its design. And much of my original ideas were inspired by you and your adventures.

[@SvenYrvindExlex]

@@bobcornwell403 Very good. Keep plying. Its god for you.

[@freisein6554]

Thank you, great you met.

[@billsstudio2528]

I would really enjoy an in depth sailing trip filmed on Exlex and Sven.....perhaps another ship close by for exterior and some good cams for interior. This guy is the real deal. Unfortunate that Canada confiscated his vessel instead of lending a helping hand if he even needed it. I can only hope my drive and health is as good as Sven's in 20 years.

[@sammyvh11]

That should be done before father time wins.

[@elebake]

Beautiful conversation

[@Digiphex]

I would like the story of how you righted it each time!

[@painthammer6150]

Great interview....thanks!

[@38below39]

Great interview //Sam

[@stevewhite791]

Two cool captains. Sven and Sam kindred spirits.

[@gems34]

Hi Sven I found your channel thanks to Sam. A remarkable story and journey :)

[@leostuntman]

Young mate Sven bloody legend 👍🇦🇺👏

[@mammaholmes]

Looks like Yrvind made it safely to Ireland. I anxiously await his next video or blog post!

[@paulboden7850]

Sven, did you retire the Bris name? I came across one of your boats in Newport, RI. Glad you're still designing & building.

[@SvenYrvindExlex]

I now no longer use that name. To common in Swedish, got mixed up with different things, same with my last name Lundin. Now its Yrvind and Exlex

[@mammaholmes]

Sam's grandfather also discarded his common Swedish last name.

[@omer-kinali]

You guys are awesome

[@kvalvagnes]

Yrvind uses some of the advantages of composite materials - but not all - if you do you get a Ministransat - that can sail fast and safe in almost any condition - while Yrvind is just drifting with the wind and currents most of the time.

[@Ash-cy7yw]

So cool. And I just learned something in just 8 minutes.

[@lucianofoglia9205]

great learnings here! thanks

[@botston]

Yrvind is in 30knots rn and has done 3 odd ovals in his path to Ireland

[@jfarinacci0329]

really good. thank you.

[@melinda5777]

NEW SUBSCRIBER. From Sam's site. You live in Horta?

[@guiart4728]

He is the man!!!

[@donnyfromsandiego4455]

Great interview!

[@christopherbriden8403]

Great stuff for those of us who will never get to sail a boat. It’s nice to dream…

[@nomadfishermanak]

Fishing in the bering sea I understand the worst is rib shacking when you drop off a 30ft wave and the boat just shakes. M

[@bdmenne]

Nice!!!

[@leoandwiz]

Take away from this: Build you boat like a cat so it has nine lives :D

[@barneygoogle4003]

Sven, Please explain why your centerboard boats are so narrow?

[@ExploringCabinsandMines]

I want to sail a McGregor 26 Seattle to Hawaii just because.

[@sicchuckie]

So, if you capsize how to you re-right side up? If you are strapped in and all the hatches buttoned up? How you get back on the right side of floating?

[@vulturemunchies4692]

💙

[@chilesauce7248]

You guys could buddy boat (just kidding) LOL.

[@rolfsvensson5777]

Great man!

[@joachimbleich5478]

What is the advantage of your boats compared to a Varianta 65, for example? I like your ships, but I don't really understand them.

[@trevorbyron9448]

Are Small boats ( under 33ft) more likely to capsized than larger boats ( sailboats)?

[@PierceAlexanderLilholt]

Do you think capsizing is fun? ⛵

[@sonsti8014]

I think Sven should meet up with Skip Novak at some point, that might be an interesting discussion :)

[@derekdevries1284]

Very interesting

[@boooshes]

Splendid

[@mattildahubbardo]

What a legend

[@longshot789]

So cool!

[@Chiefer94]

New subscriber sent by Sam!

[@alvessail4718]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@jonnyrowland]

At first glance this video looks like a time traveler going back to talk with his younger self…even wore the same shirt.

[@jimk8520]

Subscribed 🤙

[@555ossian]

Vende de globe?

[@danceswithcarsdc]

There's a pickled herring joke somewhere in here, just got to open up the jar ...

[@Luzviminda777]

Very inspirational . I wish right now that I was in tropical waters . Communism and jihad has overtaken most western countries

[@adwe9912]

If you would sell your old boat then maybe i would buy it ? Why not ? I will love to take it sailing also.

[@russking63]

"Small things are strong." Words to live by. Wait . . . that's not what I meant. You know what I meant.

[@gregm2074]

Sam and I..... just saying 😊