Tour of the ULTIMATE Bluewater Classic Boat (Swan 55)

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  • @dmacpher
    @dmacpher10 ай бұрын

    Tapio really warmed up by the end of the video! Please thank him for doing the interview in English!

  • @manuelve1998
    @manuelve199810 ай бұрын

    Wow. What an interview! I could listen to more of this man’s sailing story. He seems well prepared and yet still almost didn’t make it out of that harrowing experience. And yet willing to share the pain of his loss in such a candid way. ✌️

  • @merjamannonen430

    @merjamannonen430

    10 ай бұрын

  • @AlluringArctic
    @AlluringArctic10 ай бұрын

    This is a special video, I tour Tapio's Swan 55, which is entering the Ocean Globe Race (around the world). The race is starting tomorrow Sunday 10th of September. Tapio himself has experience from three other round-the-world races, two of them solo aboard his Asteria in the Golden Globe Race. We take a look at some of the features that make this Swan 55 specially suited for real bluewater sailing. In this video we also talk about how Tapio's previous boat Asteria sank and what we could all learn from that. Hope you enjoy, and if you are not into boat tours and watching me and Tapio blabber along, I'm happy to tell you that the next video will have some really epic sailing again!

  • @usspaul9422

    @usspaul9422

    10 ай бұрын

    You are incredible !!!! Go finland go !!!!❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @stefanobastianelli2566

    @stefanobastianelli2566

    10 ай бұрын

    47:30 very interesting news about Containers fault sinking from Tapio's Team Naval Archutects ! Fairly winds to bith of you allurgic team and Galliana Swann 55 .

  • @weinerdog137

    @weinerdog137

    10 ай бұрын

    Really well done, the experience evident in this discussion is really worth the time.

  • @dulciemargaretcolton145

    @dulciemargaretcolton145

    10 ай бұрын

    Loved this Interview. Lessons learned.... make your GRAB BAG easy to grab and go..... take care and stay safe😊😊

  • @carlsails58

    @carlsails58

    10 ай бұрын

    Great job!

  • @nooneanybodyknows7912
    @nooneanybodyknows791210 ай бұрын

    Good luck, Tapio. Thank you for sharing your experience and new sailboat with us.

  • @yellowdeer7163
    @yellowdeer716310 ай бұрын

    What a very frightening experience Tapio had. The will for survival was strong and so glad he survived it. In a way it makes you wonder what hit his sail boat. Very good interview and I wish him and his crew a safe and successful race. Texas.

  • @AJ-le8lq
    @AJ-le8lq10 ай бұрын

    Love your current style, please don't change too much, you have a great balance between sailing, boat work and fabulous scenery 😊

  • @kindsailing
    @kindsailing10 ай бұрын

    Thank you for talking with Tapio, Juho! This was entertaining, educational, and such a compelling story. Well done.

  • @real2gone
    @real2gone10 ай бұрын

    The 'limit' you say you've reached in your video production is actually pretty damn high, Juho. After all, it's mostly about the content! Great interview with, Tapio - and his new boat is impressive. Best wishes to him and his crew, for a safe and successful OGR.

  • @seanhanlon5867
    @seanhanlon586710 ай бұрын

    The difference between that Blue Water Yacht and whats for sale, and Claiming blue water are like night and day..i realise hes going racing, but even just the handholds, sleeping arrangements really should be a lesson to all..fantastic boat and a real eyeopener of a story about what could go wrong. Thanks for that, it made it very real for me.

  • @georpwl
    @georpwl10 ай бұрын

    Great episode Juho. What a treat with the Tapico interview and to hear his best thinking on the catastrophic sinking of his vessel during the Golden Globe Race and to get a complete tour of his current vessel.

  • @joesmith1142

    @joesmith1142

    10 ай бұрын

    indeed. I have been wanting to hear his ideas and opinion on this for so long now.

  • @wendyd1013
    @wendyd101310 ай бұрын

    Perfect timing since the OGR starts tomorrow! Great interview. Best of luck to Tapio and Galiana! 🖤🌎

  • @tomtom6319
    @tomtom631910 ай бұрын

    Tapio is a sailing STUD! awesome interview his Swan is absolutely beautiful.

  • @Coyotehello
    @Coyotehello10 ай бұрын

    What a great video. I first saw the length 50 minutes and I thought "Is juhno mad? Who will watch a 1:00 video these days, but you know what? it went by like a 10 minutes video. So great. Thank you and thank Tapio. If you watch Kirsten videos about the race, she talks about the rescue and how much she enjoyed Tapio's company. Great, great video. Where is your partner these days?? And, Swan 55, my jaw dropped.

  • @johncampbell388
    @johncampbell38810 ай бұрын

    So glad to hear from Tapio again. I look forward to following his upcoming race. I almost wish I could be on his team but it's much harder to go around the world than he lets on...

  • @ericcsuf
    @ericcsuf10 ай бұрын

    What a great topic for a sailing video for your channel. Good luck to Tapio and his exquisitely beautiful sailboat.

  • @davidc6510
    @davidc651010 ай бұрын

    Juho this was a really great interview. Tapio's OGR experience was amazing - the sailors that participate in that race are incredible and to get a first hand interview of a critical event is a very sobering experience for a sailor. That modified Swan 55 is so awesome - those yachts are just beautiful. Good luck on the extra help with editing. I think you are doing a great job but there is always room for improvement. Thanks for sharing.

  • @pplusbthrust
    @pplusbthrust10 ай бұрын

    It is great to hear and see these episodes. Adventure lives within every man's soul. Even the mention of an adventure is exhilarating.

  • @glitteringkingfisher
    @glitteringkingfisher10 ай бұрын

    We passed by Galiana a few times this spring in HKI waters, she's majestic and beautiful - really nice to get an in-person tour and conversation with Tapio - kiitos!

  • @MicBruise
    @MicBruise10 ай бұрын

    Really nice to see a true blue water boat, instead of the anchor queens we usually see, with their roller skating rink salons. I love his philosophy of deliberately making the interior (and the cockpit) cramped. It reminds me of that old saying: "You can't fall off the floor."

  • @smaarch1
    @smaarch110 ай бұрын

    Having sailed on a Swan 43 - this is a great boat

  • @bobhendrickson2505
    @bobhendrickson250510 ай бұрын

    Love your videos, following along. Lived in Kodiak 25 years. Skippered crab boats in Bering Sea. Your Prince William Sound sailing brought back good memories. Safe travels look forward to more videos.

  • @seppok5433
    @seppok543310 ай бұрын

    Erittäin mielenkiintoinen keskustelu. Onnea kisaan Tapiolle!

  • @scyz2807
    @scyz280710 ай бұрын

    I didn't expect this. But, still, it was very engrossing. I've never heard a story, told by an eye witness, about the sinking of a sailboat! Scary stuff ! ! ! ! !

  • @robertlindstrom540
    @robertlindstrom54010 ай бұрын

    Laughed at that totally finnish reaction when that ships horn sounded. Oh well, good pause to take a drink. Epic video, and Tapio of course is a legend!

  • @thedanistan5889
    @thedanistan588910 ай бұрын

    I'm not a sailor at all, but I love this. Interesting stories, and what a beautiful vessel. Thanks!

  • @observer7418
    @observer741810 ай бұрын

    Tapio sounds like he's processing trauma. A true sailor going back out tomorrow in spite of his fears although; he has more information now and is prepared. Safe journey Tapio!

  • @Mumbo_Jumbo_Kiwi.1

    @Mumbo_Jumbo_Kiwi.1

    10 ай бұрын

    Oh Mr Magoo you've done it again!

  • @observer7418

    @observer7418

    10 ай бұрын

    ???@@Mumbo_Jumbo_Kiwi.1

  • @prof.heinous191
    @prof.heinous19110 ай бұрын

    Well, I only know two (male) Finnish sailors, and here they are together! Great walk around, interesting to hear the fate of Asteria first hand, and of course the hard learned safety tips!

  • @billbaxter2914
    @billbaxter291410 ай бұрын

    Awesome video. Very sweet boat. His sinking story was unbelievable. Thanks for the video .

  • @cgem8426
    @cgem842610 ай бұрын

    How cool that Tapio is actually aware of where you keep your raft.

  • @christip20

    @christip20

    10 ай бұрын

    He told him that he’s a fan and watches. I hope they will meet again when they cross paths again, it sounded like they both enjoyed each other’s company and intelligence.

  • @william6526
    @william652610 ай бұрын

    Your videos are the best on utube ,and I can't see how they could be better then they are.

  • @sbgroen
    @sbgroen10 ай бұрын

    What a lovely boat! So much character! By the way, don't worry about the quality of your videos. Like many others, I thoroughly enjoy them. Good stuff.

  • @studiobivouac
    @studiobivouac10 ай бұрын

    ❤ I own a S&S Swan, 41ft, and I love to follow your videos and adventures. But this one is special to me as the 55ft is a bigger version of my boat that I renewed entirely. So it is super interesting to see Tapio’s version of it! THANK YOU SO MUCH for this gem! ❤

  • @edgarmuller6652
    @edgarmuller665210 ай бұрын

    What a beautiful boat. Reminds me of a Swan 44 I was part of the crew in my youth, my first blue water sailboat, that was sailed around the Caribbean and the owner sailed it twice around the world. Thanks for the show.

  • @UriahGiles
    @UriahGiles10 ай бұрын

    Juho, I'm gonna have to beg to differ with you about the quality of your videos. I honestly would prefer that you don't change a thing in how you express yourself in your work. That is specifically why I look forward to watching each new release. If I wanted to watch a polished, professionally produced video then I would just go to cable TV. Polished and professional is unfortunately also boring and impersonal. Please don't change a thing man, you're doing an amazing job serious. I wish I could have gotten in touch with you guys when you were here in California. I would have really liked to help out getting the boat ready to go north. I'm pretty sure that I was real close to where you were at. Anyways thanks for this cool diversion from the normal style of video. What a crazy story! I don't think that he could have done much of anything more to make sure the boat was absolutely bullet proof yet he still sank. The ironic thing is that the guy who just jumps in an old Catalina and sails off with a couple of friends who don't know anything about sailing, doesn't have any problems at all.

  • @sietuuba
    @sietuuba10 ай бұрын

    That's a pretty boat! I sort of followed both of Tapio's Golden Globe races and that "least unprobable" scenario does sound like a reasonable explanation for the unlikely damage that must have occurred for such a fast sinking. Only a lightning strike causing a steam explosion within moisture in a laminate could possibly compete but the weather at the time rules it out. That Swan is very pretty; the team will no doubt have a grand old time on her. I don't know a thing about sailing but that entryway arrangement seems very practical and something I would mimic if I were refitting something. Just like the mudroom of a home on land. Thanks for the tour and interview!

  • @rolfsvensson5777
    @rolfsvensson577710 ай бұрын

    Nice to see some real sailors no Click Bait!

  • @joesmith1142
    @joesmith114210 ай бұрын

    This is one of the most interesting sailing videos i have ever watched, maybe the best. I could have listened to Tapio for hours. What a gracious Man and such a wealth of real world knowledge. It must have been heartbreaking to loose his sailboat, but its a risk we all face i guess no matter how well prepared we are, or how well we think out sailboats are prepared. Fantastic! Thank you Juho and Sohvi.

  • @sailingblues2385
    @sailingblues238510 ай бұрын

    Superb! Drinking lonkero on the teak deck of classic swan and having chat with Tapio Lehtinen about ocean sailing. Respect!

  • @UnPetitPique
    @UnPetitPique10 ай бұрын

    Can I add that I have zero problems with your editing. Your videos are the most magical nature, sailing, skiing escape I've ever encountered. You might be undervaluing yourself.

  • @bunkkermediafinland414
    @bunkkermediafinland41410 ай бұрын

    tosi hyvä haastattelu ja mielenkiintoinen.

  • @hayabusa8184
    @hayabusa818410 ай бұрын

    One of the best videos Ive watched not only on your channel, but on KZread all together. Great to watch two Finnish legends in one video! Hearing Tapios account of the loss of Asteria was a bit sad. But thanks again for the upload 👍🏼

  • @goodq
    @goodq10 ай бұрын

    I wish this was posted yesterday. I went to see the OGR race village todays and had the liberty to meet captain Tapio and was welcome aboard Galiana. I can confirm that not only is she the most beautiful yacht in the OGR fleet. But also the best smelling yacht I visited today 😅😅😅

  • @emmecourg9260
    @emmecourg9260Ай бұрын

    Tapio is really a gentleman, nice interview, and most importantly : cheers !

  • @kingobeast8528
    @kingobeast852810 ай бұрын

    Tapio is a legend! Great episode, keep them coming.

  • @DVanHamlin
    @DVanHamlin10 ай бұрын

    I think you sell yourself short on the editing skills, Juho. I mean, that video of the bald eagle pooping, and then replaying it in slow motion... Wow! I don't know where you go from there. That was epic! Great interview with Tapio. I wish him all the best and will be following his journey around the world.

  • @DonKealy
    @DonKealy10 ай бұрын

    Wonderful interview. Had followed the GGR with great interest and will be following the OGR also. Good luct to Galiana and good luck with the future North West Passage

  • @lory2622
    @lory262210 ай бұрын

    Thank you Juho, you are making an old sailor happy to relive such things and sad that I will never do anything but dream and remember.

  • @ericbergdahl6971
    @ericbergdahl697110 ай бұрын

    You and Tapio should sail the Northwest passage together. That would be great to see you both doing it together. Thank you for the interview with Tapio. He is a great person and sailor.

  • @davidnichols147
    @davidnichols14710 ай бұрын

    Excellent tour of Tapio's Swan 55, she is a real sea boat with safety updates should provide the perfect platform for the crew. We wish Tapio the best on his venture. Again, your new format sounds exciting. From the past episodes we know your presentation's in the future will be top notch.

  • @Tex_Sails
    @Tex_SailsАй бұрын

    That gentleman deserves my utmost respect - I salute you sir, your vessel went to rest peacefully, May she sleep soundly in her resting place. Any sailor whom addresses their vessel as “dear friend” is the best.

  • @user-se9ze8tt5u
    @user-se9ze8tt5u10 ай бұрын

    Great video. I learnt a lot. Plus, your past three or four videos have really had a high standard of production. Loved them.

  • @somadevo
    @somadevo10 ай бұрын

    Very impressive interview with Tapio, and a truly wonderful boat.

  • @christip20
    @christip2010 ай бұрын

    What a interview! That’s the best interview I’ve ever seen anyone do on a utube channel, it’s perfect for everything else that’s happening now with the “performance” part of Sailing (racing) and personally I’ve done some research about Kristin’s boat “mene -haha” (sp?) & on that race and his accident, so I was amazed to see it was him & you asked all the right questions that I wanted to know about likewise, I imagine other people are thinking the same thing about “different questions”. You did a phenomenal job of getting the real story, by letting him take his time and tell it, instead of rushing him or asking questions that weren’t relevant. Thanks, I’ll be looking forward to your next crossing, I’m hoping to see you both in another video when you cross paths……

  • @trixmot
    @trixmot10 ай бұрын

    I think your videos have been great all long. Always look forward to seeing your content.

  • @jy2299
    @jy229910 ай бұрын

    your content has been continuing to improve. thanks for sharing your experience with us. you have a unique perspective to the cruising lifestyle. It is a nice counterpoint to the norm. Great interview! Look forward to the next video.

  • @bernysmith9125
    @bernysmith912510 ай бұрын

    Awesome interview with Tapio! Thank you Tapio for taking the time to do this! Great job Juho!

  • @Ramenscooter
    @Ramenscooter10 ай бұрын

    Thanks for sharing Tapios Swan. Can’t wait to follow this race.

  • @hdan1867
    @hdan186710 ай бұрын

    Impressive interview and at the same time very educational! Hearing what Tapio experienced with his incident on his Asteria, one could say that the saying is very true - hope for the best but be prepared for the worst. Happily he is still here to tell his story. We all could and should learn from his experience. Cheers, H.

  • @peterwesthe-his5508
    @peterwesthe-his550810 ай бұрын

    Olind Stevens sure knew how to design beautiful boats. I love yawls.Great video.

  • @fredwilliams6843
    @fredwilliams684310 ай бұрын

    I believe you may be selling yourself short when it comes to both your videography and editing Juho. Even as a land lubber I enjoyed the tour of the racing sail boat. As always, stay well and safe.

  • @rrichardson53
    @rrichardson5310 ай бұрын

    Great interview! Gorgeous Swan! ❤

  • @dr.coole.
    @dr.coole.10 ай бұрын

    Excellent to hear about the design rationale from a very knowledgeable and experienced sailor. Thank-you.

  • @scooter2163
    @scooter216310 ай бұрын

    Excellent! Thank you for sharing your boat and your discussion with us, Tapio!

  • @justinarundell1885
    @justinarundell188510 ай бұрын

    Two sailors who impress me greatly

  • @georgelewisray
    @georgelewisray10 ай бұрын

    Important and ever so interesting details of traveling offshore. This video/conversation surely RESONATES with many who hope-to/actually-do/aspire-to sail offshore. MANY THANKS to both of you for sharing your journey/thoughts/perspectives !!!

  • @tpmtpm2045
    @tpmtpm204510 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @GeoffreyMH
    @GeoffreyMH10 ай бұрын

    Terrifying, inspirational and educational. What a treat. Thank you.

  • @tymanot
    @tymanot10 ай бұрын

    What a beauty. And so much thoughts gone into it. Very impressing.

  • @bobgaysummerland
    @bobgaysummerland10 ай бұрын

    I am lucky enough to have a Swan 47MKII.. I have spent the last 2 years bringing her back to life. She is setup for singlehanded sailing. She is strong beyond belief and I just love the boat. I can't say enough about old Swans. But to those considering an old Swan be prepared to get you hands dirty or pay for a ton of work to be done. But the end result is a noble boat. Best of luck Tapio!!

  • @larrymisiak915
    @larrymisiak91510 ай бұрын

    We may never come to your part of the world and the places you travel. Your videos are outstanding, as is the music, astounding beauty, your calmness under stress, drone videos, skiing, and just your personalities, which doesn’t cover it. Facing the elements gives such a vicarious experience to those of us on the sidelines. Thank you so much. We can only support you as retired folks in our 80’s by watching. Larry and Helen Misiak, Houston, TX.

  • @lungarotta
    @lungarotta10 ай бұрын

    Top notch interview. Thanks for sharing.

  • @quattroS2a
    @quattroS2a10 ай бұрын

    Wow. What an absolutely epic episode! Huge thanks Tapio and Juho. Wishing best of luck and fair winds to Galiana and her crew!

  • @benhurst3365
    @benhurst33657 күн бұрын

    Great interview. Good camera work Loved the fact that you had a beer together.

  • @RickRolling-tc7vb
    @RickRolling-tc7vb10 ай бұрын

    What a great story, and a fascinating character! Thanks for bring the Ocean Race into perspective for us, so good to hear from a participant. Congratulations on growing your team a bit as well, because it's a huge amount of work to make quality video and your standards are pretty high: I always worry that my favourite you tubers will burn out without proper support, and that would make me sad. All the best to you and the good doctor, Juho, be well.

  • @haroldandjoanneg467
    @haroldandjoanneg46710 ай бұрын

    Awesome video! What a great interview with Tapio, I loved watching the GGR.

  • @mitchellaustin2137
    @mitchellaustin213710 ай бұрын

    Fantastic video, really enjoyed the tour of the bout and interview. Just great stuff, keep up the good work!

  • @brokerhc
    @brokerhc10 ай бұрын

    This is an incredible video with tons of shared knowledge. It should be part of every sailor's library.

  • @AhoyGuy
    @AhoyGuy10 ай бұрын

    GREAT interview! two of my sailing inspirations! Awesome boat!!

  • @sixtenfredriksson1224
    @sixtenfredriksson122410 ай бұрын

    Big thanks for a very interesting episode. I have followed You and Tapio for a while. Tapio is a legend, humble and experienced, and I like the way he is engaging young people in sailing.

  • @Gilespargiter
    @Gilespargiter10 ай бұрын

    Well, I think you certainly make entertaining and interesting videos. This one as well as being entertaining is particularly packed with useful information. Thankyou.

  • @ottomondo1368
    @ottomondo136810 ай бұрын

    Great! Good luck Tapio! Thanks for the video. The videos were always great. Good luck going forward.

  • @vannrollins9464
    @vannrollins946410 ай бұрын

    A fantastic interview- thanks for sharing

  • @reloadncharge9907
    @reloadncharge990710 ай бұрын

    Excellent episode! Thx, Andrew

  • @robertscholz4486
    @robertscholz448610 ай бұрын

    That was an excellent video. I'm a huge fan of Nautor Swans ... there is just something special about them. It was really interesting to hear the first hand account from Tapio himself too!! Keep up the great work!

  • @peterihre9373
    @peterihre937310 ай бұрын

    Great video! Time to get a haircut and buy a Swan?😄

  • @deborahdoyle6743
    @deborahdoyle674310 ай бұрын

    Good interview. Tapio is the man.

  • @muddyroads4354
    @muddyroads435410 ай бұрын

    Very well done video. Good luck with your travels!

  • @peterabild1123
    @peterabild112310 ай бұрын

    Great video and fantastic interview. What a man, and what a yacht Nautor Swan 55. Thank you

  • @jackbaxter7800
    @jackbaxter780010 ай бұрын

    A great video. 🎉. 20mins. Longer than I would normally watch but with Tapio and the amazing story totally worth it!

  • @coalfieldbeelovergerald3687
    @coalfieldbeelovergerald368710 ай бұрын

    Awesome interview. What more can I say .. Thankz so much. Nick

  • @slump75
    @slump7510 ай бұрын

    Great episode. Thanks for sharing.

  • @mejdijemel9056
    @mejdijemel905610 ай бұрын

    Beautiful boat and thanks to you and Tapio to share with us experience and explanation about his boat

  • @ghhammer3498
    @ghhammer349810 ай бұрын

    Great interview with Tapio. Your video's are great Juho.

  • @andersnilsson6625
    @andersnilsson662510 ай бұрын

    What an interesting video! Thanks for all the valuable exchange of experience. 😃

  • @antonomaseapophasis5142
    @antonomaseapophasis51425 ай бұрын

    Lot of classic sailing references! Herreshoff, Paul E. Luke , Tabarly, Olin Stephens, trim tab rudder (retained on commercial jets), and of course Swan Helpful guide from experience on how to set up and rehearse exit from boat.

  • @danitam1
    @danitam15 ай бұрын

    Incredible interview!!! Many thanks for your work!

  • @roadhun
    @roadhun10 ай бұрын

    Oh wow, what a lovely surprise on your channel this week. Tapio is a legend.

  • @Markr1221
    @Markr122110 ай бұрын

    Great to see you progress!!!

  • @garryundy1777
    @garryundy177710 ай бұрын

    Thank you this was so enlightening as a sailor (want to be sailor) this gave me so much to think about.

  • @dcarter001
    @dcarter00110 ай бұрын

    I like that interview and boat tour, nice format.