Sven Yrvind

Hi My name is Sven Yrvind. I design, build and cruise small boats. 1962 I left Sweden in 15 feet converted Blekingseka. I soon found out that there was room for improvement. To understand the basic I began to study mathematics and engenering. 1968 I sailed to England via many contries in a converted 13 feet rowing boat. People told me I be more happy on a bigger boat. November that year I found a …

Piriápolis, Uruguay· sept. 2026

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Four Sheets of Divinycell for the Hull Sides – I Think That's Enough.Sven Yrvind scarfs Divinycell foam hull-side panels in place, confirming four sheets are sufficient.13 oct. 2026

Publié13 oct. 2026

Durée4:27

Vues5K

Nervously Cutting the Divinycell Sheets.Sven Yrvind uses epoxy and scarf joints to shape flexible Divinycell foam panels for a boat bow.12 oct. 2026

Publié12 oct. 2026

Durée4:16

Vues4K

Trying to Get the Sheerline Right.Sven Yrvind raises the sheer line by 25 centimeters to increase hull depth and improve vessel stability.11 oct. 2026

Publié11 oct. 2026

Durée7:06

Vues4K

More molds up.Sven Yrvind installs staggered hull molds to maintain structural alignment during the boat building process.10 oct. 2026

Publié10 oct. 2026

Durée2:08

Vues4K

The First Molds Are Up.Sven Yrvind installs hull frames for a new boat using 30 mm Divinycell core material.9 oct. 2026

Publié9 oct. 2026

Durée3:51

Vues4K

Bending the Bottom a Bit.Sven Yrvind uses the 3-4-5 Egyptian triangle method to square the hull frames during boat construction.8 oct. 2026

Publié8 oct. 2026

Durée8:32

Vues4K

NM Epoxy and Mold Base.Sven Yrvind modifies his boat hull by stretching the midsection between frames 15, 21, and 27.7 oct. 2026

Publié7 oct. 2026

Durée9:57

Vues4K

Two 5 8 meter aluminum profiles for the mold base.Sven Yrvind maneuvers two 5.8-meter aluminum profiles into his workshop to begin a new carbon-fiber hull mold.6 oct. 2026

Publié6 oct. 2026

Durée3:26

Vues3K

Sails on the 1/5 model.Yrvind scales up to 9 square meters of sail across three rigs on his new boat's 1/5 model.5 oct. 2026

Publié5 oct. 2026

Durée2:26

Vues5K

All the Molds Done.Sven Yrvind completes the molds for a new 5.6-meter boat while refining his signature ventilation system design.4 oct. 2026

Publié4 oct. 2026

Durée6:14

Vues6K

A Farewell to the Naysayers and Doomsayers.Sven Yrvind dismisses three weeks of criticism and commits to sailing the Southern Ocean in a boat under 20 feet.3 oct. 2026

Publié3 oct. 2026

Durée2:54

Vues12K

First Molds – Divinycell Is Cheaper in the Long Run.Sven Yrvind uses 50 mm Divinycell foam core to build a boat for Southern Ocean conditions.2 oct. 2026

Publié2 oct. 2026

Durée4:48

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New Divinycell – Lessons from an Earlier Boat.Sven Yrvind uses Divinycell foam and plywood to build a 5.6-meter boat based on previous hull designs.1 oct. 2026

Publié1 oct. 2026

Durée6:41

Vues5K

One Daggerboard, Two Bilgeboards and One Rudder.Sven Yrvind explains the design of his small boat’s daggerboards, bilgeboards, and 50-millimeter bronze rudder axis.30 sept. 2026

Publié30 sept. 2026

Durée8:18

Vues6K

Starting the Interior – 1/5 Scale Model.Sven Yrvind tests a 1:5 scale model to refine interior ergonomics and verify self-righting stability for ocean passages.29 sept. 2026

Publié29 sept. 2026

Durée8:33

Vues8K

Why I Added 40 cm.Sven Yrvind extends his boat hull by 40 centimeters to increase interior space and total sail area.28 sept. 2026

Publié28 sept. 2026

Durée10:13

Vues9K

Molds Started – and a Bit of CAD.Yrvind's hull stretches from 5.2 to 5.6 meters, pushing displacement volume to 900 and wetted area to 13.7 m².27 sept. 2026

Publié27 sept. 2026

Durée3:34

Vues5K

Shaping the 1/5 Scale Model.Sven Yrvind reinforces the edges of a 1.5-meter scale model hull to ensure structural integrity.26 sept. 2026

Publié26 sept. 2026

Durée3:03

Vues6K

The Model Is Planked – It Was Easy.Sven Yrvind uses a scale model and Matt Leyden’s Enigma design to test hull planking techniques.25 sept. 2026

Publié25 sept. 2026

Durée5:35

Vues6K

Here Is the Next Iteration.Sven Yrvind uses Masonite templates to design hull planking for a new boat with a 3.6 beam-to-length ratio.24 sept. 2026

Publié24 sept. 2026

Durée5:49

Vues8K

3 Compartment Interior Arrangement — Below Deck.Sven Yrvind designs a 5.2-meter sailboat with two internal work bays to eliminate the need for deck access.23 sept. 2026

Publié23 sept. 2026

Durée7:41

Vues6K

A Dyslexic Yacht Designer.Sven Yrvind audited Gothenburg university math lectures for three years to teach himself naval architecture despite dyslexia.22 sept. 2026

Publié22 sept. 2026

Durée16:07

Vues7K

Overview – A Clean Slate.Yrvind is building a new high-latitude cruiser with a balanced lug rig for a Southern Ocean voyage.21 sept. 2026

Publié21 sept. 2026

Durée6:39

Vues7K

Ganbaru in the Southern Ocean.Sven Yrvind rejects Southern Ocean transit in his current boat due to insufficient stern buoyancy and cramped quarters.20 sept. 2026

Publié20 sept. 2026

Durée9:25

Vues4K

A Hanging Oar – A New Approach.Sven Yrvind tests a two-rope hanging oar mount before a Cape Horn departure from Piriápolis.19 sept. 2026 · Piriápolis, Uruguay

Publié19 sept. 2026

Durée4:12

Vues23K

LieuPiriápolis, Uruguay

Half Square, Half Circle – Less Weight, Less Draft.Sven Yrvind designs a 23-centimeter draft sailboat with a half-square, half-circle hull for improved stability and accessibility.18 sept. 2026

Publié18 sept. 2026

Durée8:18

Vues11K

Ventilation – Air Gets In, Water Stays Out – A New Approach.Sven Yrvind designs a self-draining ventilation trap to keep cabin air dry during a full boat capsize.17 sept. 2026

Publié17 sept. 2026

Durée12:25

Vues7K

Orcas, Storms and Backup – A New Rudder Approach.Yrvind's next boat replaces a conventional rudder with twin angled daggerboards to defeat orca strikes and provide backup steering.16 sept. 2026

Publié16 sept. 2026

Durée6:08

Vues7K

First Steps on the Budget Boat.Sven Yrvind builds a 1:5 scale model of a 5-meter boat featuring a balanced lug sail.15 sept. 2026

Publié15 sept. 2026

Durée3:18

Vues8K

Marie Helps Me with CAD.Sven Yrvind begins CAD work on a new foiling Moth design using Rhino, with Marie operating the software.14 sept. 2026

Publié14 sept. 2026

Durée3:10

Vues6K

Plan B — A Good Thing. Let Me Explain.Sven Yrvind designs a 4.6-meter boat with a dry cabin and specialized ventilation to prevent water ingress.13 sept. 2026

Publié13 sept. 2026

Durée9:15

Vues14K

Plan B — B as in Budget.Sven Yrvind shifts to a 4.6-meter boat design to reduce weight and costs for Southern Ocean sailing.12 sept. 2026 · Västervik, Sweden

Publié12 sept. 2026

Durée4:49

Vues32K

LieuVästervik, Sweden

She Floats — Barely.The 5.9 launches with a stern-heavy trim problem on first float test.11 sept. 2026

Publié11 sept. 2026

Durée4:30

Vues26K

Launch Imminent.Sven Yrvind schedules the launch of his boat for September 11, 2026, at Odden in Västervik.10 sept. 2026 · Västervik, Sweden

Publié10 sept. 2026

Durée7:26

Vues15K

LieuVästervik, Sweden

The boat is on the trailer.Sven Yrvind secures his boat onto a trailer in Västervik using ratchet straps and locking nuts.9 sept. 2026 · Västervik, Sweden

Publié9 sept. 2026

Durée3:06

Vues11K

LieuVästervik, Sweden

2 Masts down, ready for the trailer.Sven Yrvind drops both foremasts and boom, securing the boat for trailer launch.8 sept. 2026

Publié8 sept. 2026

Durée2:44

Vues7K

Back to Work.Yrvind's high-latitude boat faces a 3.9-meter door clearance problem that requires unstepping the mast.7 sept. 2026

Publié7 sept. 2026

Durée4:10

Vues5K

A Non Bloated Boat in a Bloated World.Sven Yrvind plans a 4.6-meter high-latitude boat for a route from Vigo to the Azores and Norway.6 sept. 2026

Publié6 sept. 2026

Durée7:16

Vues29K

No access to boat sat and sunday.Sven Yrvind performs maintenance on a trailer while denied weekend access to his boat in a warehouse.5 sept. 2026

Publié5 sept. 2026

Durée1:11

Vues4K

Fixing water collection and trailer adaption.Sven Yrvind installs twin-keel supports on a trailer and mounts a rain-collection system to the boom.4 sept. 2026

Publié4 sept. 2026

Durée5:10

Vues8K

The Trailer and a Slip for the Boat.Sven Yrvind replaces four trailer wheel bearings and new tires to prepare for transport on the Autobahn.3 sept. 2026

Publié3 sept. 2026

Durée4:02

Vues9K

Aft Sail Up.Sven Yrvind rigs an aft sail on his experimental boat to improve stability and balance when beating.2 sept. 2026

Publié2 sept. 2026

Durée9:26

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Two Sails Up.Sven Yrvind tests a 900-kilogram boat with a three-square-meter, two-sail downwind rig and integrated water collection.1 sept. 2026

Publié1 sept. 2026

Durée9:28

Vues58K

The Boat Is Out of the Workshop.Sven Yrvind prepares to step the masts and rig the booms after moving his boat outdoors.31 août 2026

Publié31 août 2026

Durée2:44

Vues16K

Ready for Masts and Sails.Sven Yrvind prepares his 850-kilogram boat for mast installation and launch after two years of workshop construction.30 août 2026

Publié30 août 2026

Durée4:38

Vues8K

2 Iphone, 2 Ipad, 3 fenders and 1 pump.Sven Yrvind stocks two iPhones, two iPads, and solar chargers in Västervik before departure.29 août 2026 · Lysekils kommun, Sweden

Publié29 août 2026

Durée3:26

Vues5K

LieuLysekils kommun, Sweden

The pillow and an extra goose barnacle brass brush.Sven Yrvind fits a microfiber pillow and a brass barnacle brush aboard the 5.9 before departure.28 août 2026

Publié28 août 2026

Durée3:48

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Mattress and Drawing Board Installed.Sven Yrvind installs a mattress and drawing board inside his high-latitude boat while preparing for a voyage.27 août 2026

Publié27 août 2026

Durée5:03

Vues12K

Ready to Roll.Sven Yrvind installs temporary wheels on his boat in Västervik, Sweden, for a short-distance land transit.26 août 2026

Publié26 août 2026

Durée2:09

Vues6K

Backup Power.Sven Yrvind wraps two power banks in aluminum foil as lightning protection before an offshore departure.25 août 2026

Publié25 août 2026

Durée3:02

Vues2K

Around the World on Six Charts.Sven Yrvind fits six ocean pilot charts covering the whole world into his 5.9.24 août 2026

Publié24 août 2026

Durée3:35

Vues2K

Folding Charts — Not Seven Times.Sven Yrvind cuts charts to 32 cm squares and argues GPS redundancy makes a sextant unnecessary.23 août 2026

Publié23 août 2026

Durée5:57

Vues2K

Protecting my backup GPS from lightning.Sven Yrvind Faraday-wraps two GPS units in aluminum foil against lightning strike.22 août 2026

Publié22 août 2026

Durée3:30

Vues2K

The Moment of Truth Is Coming Soon.Sven Yrvind installs electrical components and custom cushions from CB Marine before his upcoming boat launch.21 août 2026

Publié21 août 2026

Durée6:04

Vues14K

Checking Out the Tent.Sven Yrvind installs a Garmin inReach Mini 2 and electrical components inside his boat, X-Lex.20 août 2026

Publié20 août 2026

Durée9:28

Vues3K

Many important things!Sven Yrvind installs a Mini 3 Plus communicator on X-lex and builds a Faraday cage backup.19 août 2026

Publié19 août 2026

Durée5:52

Vues2K

The pill doctor and more.Sven Yrvind constructs a Faraday cage using aluminum foil to protect spare electrical components from lightning.18 août 2026

Publié18 août 2026

Durée2:32

Vues2K

4 padeyes.Sven Yrvind installs four padeyes to secure gear storage inside his high-latitude boat cabin.17 août 2026

Publié17 août 2026

Durée3:55

Vues2K

6 Topping lifts and more.Sven Yrvind explains a six-topping-lift rig layout and criticizes the EU Recreational Craft Directive.16 août 2026

Publié16 août 2026

Durée9:16

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Name Painted & Better Grip.Sven Yrvind names his high-latitude boat X-Lex and adds sand-texture grip to its anchor bench.15 août 2026

Publié15 août 2026

Durée5:05

Vues4K

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Autonomous Monastic State of the Holy Mountain, Greece1Baltic Sea2boatyard1Camaret-sur-Mer, France1Columbus, United States1Edinburgh of the Seven Seas, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha1Falkland Islands1Gothenburg, Sweden3Grömitz, Germany1Herräng, Sweden8Karlshamn, Sweden1Karlskrona, Sweden1Kiel, Germany1Kristianstads kommun, Sweden1La Trinité-sur-Mer, France1Lysekils kommun, Sweden1Madrid, Spain1Mariestad, Sweden1Norrköpings kommun, Sweden1Piriápolis, Uruguay2Søby, Denmark1Stockholm, Sweden2Tierra del Fuego, Falkland Islands2Tristan da Cunha2Valdemarsviks kommun, Sweden1Västervik, Sweden10Viby, Sweden1Vigo, Spain5