How old is Sven Yrvind?

As of 2026, Sven Yrvind is over 86 years old and continues to actively design, build, and plan solo maritime expeditions.

What kind of boat is Exlex?

Exlex is a custom-designed micro-cruiser (approx. 6.27m) featuring thick Divinycell sandwich construction, water ballast, and a 3-masted lugger rig. It is designed to be a self-righting, unsinkable survival capsule.

Why does Sven Yrvind sail such small boats?

Yrvind follows the square-cube law, which states that as a structure gets smaller, it becomes proportionally stronger. He believes small boats are inherently safer and easier to maintain for solo sailing.

Has Sven Yrvind ever rounded Cape Horn?

Yes, Sven rounded Cape Horn in June 1980 (during the southern winter) in his 5.9-meter boat, Bris II, a legendary achievement in the world of solo sailing.

Where is Sven Yrvind currently?

Sven is currently based in Västervik, Sweden, where he is completing the build of his latest Exlex vessel for a future voyage to New Zealand.

Sven Yrvind

The yard for the aft mast

This Youtube channel is about me Sven Yrvind. I am86 year and eight months old dyslectic solo sailor. I am building a high-latitude, shallow-draft, little boat, to hopefully inspire the small and the thoughtful. I intend sail her, 14 000 miles non-stop, south of Africa, south of Australia, eastabo...

Jan 04, 2026
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:05:29

Sven Yrvind

Remember, the devil is in the details and fighting the snow.

This Youtube channel is about me Sven Yrvind. I am86 year and eight months old dyslectic solo sailor. I am building a high-latitude, shallow-draft, little boat, to hopefully inspire the small and the thoughtful. I intend sail her, 14 000 miles non-stop, south of Africa, south of Australia, eastabo...

Jan 03, 2026
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:03:31

Sven Yrvind

The moving handhold and no rope ladders

This Youtube channel is about me Sven Yrvind. I am86 year and eight months old dyslectic solo sailor. I am building a high-latitude, shallow-draft, little boat, to hopefully inspire the small and the thoughtful. I intend sail her, 14 000 miles non-stop, south of Africa, south of Australia, eastabo...

Jan 02, 2026
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:06:55

Sven Yrvind

Deep step and a swim handhold.

This Youtube channel is about me Sven Yrvind. I am86 year and eight months old dyslectic solo sailor. I am building a high-latitude, shallow-draft, little boat, to hopefully inspire the small and the thoughtful. I intend sail her, 14 000 miles non-stop, south of Africa, south of Australia, eastabo...

Jan 01, 2026
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:10:08

Sven Yrvind

Now I can finally see the finish line

This Youtube channel is about me Sven Yrvind. I am86 year and eight months old dyslectic solo sailor. I am building a high-latitude, shallow-draft, little boat, to hopefully inspire the small and the thoughtful. I intend sail her, 14 000 miles non-stop, south of Africa, south of Australia, eastabo...

Dec 31, 2025
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:06:08

Sven Yrvind

Port swim step done

This Youtube channel is about me Sven Yrvind. I am86 year and eight months old dyslectic solo sailor. I am building a high-latitude, shallow-draft, little boat, to hopefully inspire the small and the thoughtful. I intend sail her, 14 000 miles non-stop, south of Africa, south of Australia, eastabo...

Dec 30, 2025
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:03:38

Sven Yrvind

You may not like the looks of it but it is functional

This Youtube channel is about me Sven Yrvind. I am86 year and eight months old dyslectic solo sailor. I am building a high-latitude, shallow-draft, little boat, to hopefully inspire the small and the thoughtful. I intend sail her, 14 000 miles non-stop, south of Africa, south of Australia, eastabo...

Dec 29, 2025
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:08:32

Sven Yrvind

Improving the guide lines for the aft hatch

This Youtube channel is about me Sven Yrvind. I am86 year and eight months old dyslectic solo sailor. I am building a high-latitude, shallow-draft, little boat, to hopefully inspire the small and the thoughtful. I intend sail her, 14 000 miles non-stop, south of Africa, south of Australia, eastabo...

Dec 28, 2025
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:07:42

Sven Yrvind

Using something for something it wasnt meant for.

This Youtube channel is about me Sven Yrvind. I am86 year and eight months old dyslectic solo sailor. I am building a high-latitude, shallow-draft, little boat, to hopefully inspire the small and the thoughtful. I intend sail her, 14 000 miles non-stop, south of Africa, south of Australia, eastabo...

Dec 27, 2025
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:04:18

Sven Yrvind

Two more window frames.

This Youtube channel is about me Sven Yrvind. I am86 year and eight months old dyslectic solo sailor. I am building a high-latitude, shallow-draft, little boat, to hopefully inspire the small and the thoughtful. I intend sail her, 14 000 miles non-stop, south of Africa, south of Australia, eastabo...

Dec 26, 2025
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:05:54

Sven Yrvind

Rope deflector for the rudder

This Youtube channel is about me Sven Yrvind. I am86 year and eight months old dyslectic solo sailor. I am building a high-latitude, shallow-draft, little boat, to hopefully inspire the small and the thoughtful. I intend sail her, 14 000 miles non-stop, south of Africa, south of Australia, eastabo...

Dec 25, 2025
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:03:23

Sven Yrvind

Am I a complete Idiot Also snow white

This Youtube channel is about me Sven Yrvind. I am86 year and eight months old dyslectic solo sailor. I am building a high-latitude, shallow-draft, little boat, to hopefully inspire the small and the thoughtful. I intend sail her, 14 000 miles non-stop, south of Africa, south of Australia, eastabo...

Dec 24, 2025
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:05:13

Sven Yrvind

Laminating in a very well lit, but truly confined space

This Youtube channel is about me Sven Yrvind. I am86 year and eight months old dyslectic solo sailor. I am building a high-latitude, shallow-draft, little boat, to hopefully inspire the small and the thoughtful. I intend sail her, 14 000 miles non-stop, south of Africa, south of Australia, eastabo...

Dec 23, 2025
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:03:06

Sven Yrvind

I have been shopping and turning the boat.

This Youtube channel is about me Sven Yrvind. I am86 year and eight months old dyslectic solo sailor. I am building a high-latitude, shallow-draft, little boat, to hopefully inspire the small and the thoughtful. I intend sail her, 14 000 miles non-stop, south of Africa, south of Australia, eastabo...

Dec 22, 2025
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:03:01

Sven Yrvind

A new bolder strategy and overviuw and me now 86 years 8 months.

This Youtube channel is about me Sven Yrvind. I am86 year and eight months old dyslectic solo sailor. I am building a high-latitude, shallow-draft, little boat, to hopefully inspire the small and the thoughtful. I intend sail her, 14 000 miles non-stop, south of Africa, south of Australia, eastabo...

Dec 21, 2025
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:12:32

Sven Yrvind

Fillets and tejping on starbord side.

This Youtube channel is about me Sven Yrvind. I am86 year and seven months old dyslectic solo sailor. I am building a high-latitude, shallow-draft, little boat, to hopefully inspire the small and the thoughtful. I intend sail her, 14 000 miles non-stop, south of Africa, south of Australia, eastabo...

Dec 20, 2025
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:03:46

Sven Yrvind

Laminating starbord side of deck house and rudder.

This Youtube channel is about me Sven Yrvind. I am86 year and seven months old dyslectic solo sailor. I am building a high-latitude, shallow-draft, little boat, to hopefully inspire the small and the thoughtful. I intend sail her, 14 000 miles non-stop, south of Africa, south of Australia, eastabo...

Dec 19, 2025
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:02:07

Sven Yrvind

Laminating rudder, port side, laminating deck house, port side.

This Youtube channel is about me Sven Yrvind. I am86 year and seven months old dyslectic solo sailor. I am building a high-latitude, shallow-draft, little boat, to hopefully inspire the small and the thoughtful. I intend sail her, 14 000 miles non-stop, south of Africa, south of Australia, eastabo...

Dec 18, 2025
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:02:10

Sven Yrvind

Enlarging the trim rudder.

This Youtube channel is about me Sven Yrvind. I am86 year and seven months old dyslectic solo sailor. I am building a high-latitude, shallow-draft, little boat, to hopefully inspire the small and the thoughtful. I intend sail her, 14 000 miles non-stop, south of Africa, south of Australia, eastabo...

Dec 17, 2025
Language: EN
Play Time: 00:06:02