Meeting my hero! Sailing legend Sven Yrvind

[svurskasvurska]

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.

[josephm]

A sailors sailor. His soul is from a long bygone era. An artist whose medium is the wind. Long live Sven Yrvind!

[aarondesrochers]

Sam's smile was even brighter as he introduced Sven Yrvind. I didn't think that was even possible.

[woodwork]

“I see this wind so I’m going to Ireland”.
Wow.

[boufontleflamingoetta]

He seems like a really sweet man; a gentile soul. He’s just shared his whole world with you.
Really special.

[rufusgroves]

Absolute legend, he helped me with my school project about vikings. My mum Angie Groves put him up on the Isle of Wight when he was was circum navigating ✌️❣️

[larrycater-tx]

82 and planning to build another sailboat. Awesome!

[flyriver]

Wow, I'm 41. I want to be like him when I grow up. Thanks for Sharing your new friendship.

[davidc]

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!

[kjn]

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.

[jannelehtola]

Hälsa honom så gott om du träffar honom igen! Sveriges seglarlegend!

[IvoryOasis]

What a legend, I hope he gets good funding for his projects

[alexteubert]

I can't even imagine doing 70 days alone on a boat that tiny. What a legend.

[deltabravo]

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.

[ronmoore]

Glad to see you got to me the Legend Sven.When you are 82 you will be a Legend as well.

[bryanh]

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.

[captainandthelady]

The first time I saw him was on the cover of Cruising World back in 1973-4.

[jtq-]

Wow. Sven is Hard.Core. Great interview, Sam.

[MohamedOmar-whzc]

I don't get tired to hear about Yrvind's adventures.. Extraordinary man..

[ThisIsTheWave]

He is 82 years old and planing to build new boat !! Amazing amazing amazing God or what ever you believing bless you young man 🙏🏼