582K views · Jul 22, 2021 · 26:09 · 3 HN recommenders · 3 mentions · discussed 2022–2023
Sam Holmes Sailing visits sailing legend Sven Yrvind and tours his boat, covering the man and his small-boat design philosophy.
Why Hacker News points people here: HN recommends it as an accessible introduction to Yrvind and his minimalist boat ideas.
“I watched this video [1] to get an idea about the man and his boat design philosophy and it's very cool.”HN comment, 2023
“Here's a pretty good recent one and a tour of his boat”
Interview and tour of Sven Yrvind's boat.
He's kind of a legend, and seems to give interviews to anyone who runs into him. Here's a pretty good recent one and a tour of his boat: this video His actual videos might be more interesting to someone with an interest in (unconventional) boat building.
Vlog featuring Sven and one of his boats.
I've been on a sailing kick recently, and think you'd like this vlog featuring Sven and one of his boats: this video The sheer utility of every component of the craft is awesome.
“I watched this video [1] to get an idea about the man and his boat design philosophy and it's very cool.”
Introduces the man and his boat design philosophy.
Really appreciate that link, thanks. Hadn't heard of the guy before. Only started to explore his blog. I watched this video [1] to get an idea about the man and his boat design philosophy and it's very cool. [1] this video
