I couldn't believe I was hearing Nerea. What a back story to tell of how Sylfia came to be built, and of Bernard and his family. Tears too, on finding out about Bernards disappearance.Thankyou for a beautiful video.
I had the privilege of visiting Bernard and his family when Sylfia was build. As a steel boat builder and designer myself, I saw what a great accomplishment the building of Sylfia was. Very good memories.
I've always loved the TOWER on Sylfia. I'm a radio engineer and always got stuck with the tower work (grew up in the Giant Redwood Forests) and that tower would be a piece of cake. The mast of course. Tower S I should say, there are two. Thanks to the original family of this great boat builder for sharing this. I only know of one other boat builder of a boat similar to Sylfia. He's from the eastern block but lives in the USA.
Oh my gosh what a beautiful heart felt story you created for us.I shed Tears at the end, just perfect story telling right here. Thank you dearly for sharing!❤
I met Bernard & Nadine in West harbour marina living on of all boats a Hans Christian. Sofia and my daughter are the same age so used to play together. Bernard wanted to involve me in a scheme to sell nautical charts to yachties, but I was trying to get residency so didn't join him. He made $60k out of selling charts in a few months which gave him the cash to start building boats. I later married a Polish lady so Bernard & my wife loved to talk Polish together when we bumped into him in Sylfia while cruising. There are a few stories untold here about a boat built in Durban in a ridiculously short time and somehow a Mack truck in Australia . Bernard was a truly different character, one of many I have known lost at sea over the years. It was a shock hearing about Bernards loss and deep down I still believe he is going to emerge somewhere and this will have been another crazy scheme.
Thanks for sharing the OG family of Sylfia and more of her back story than told in previous episodes. ⛵️ Storytelling at its finest. To old photos, memories, and new adventures ❤
Nice , always cool to know the backstory. i was the 4th owner of a 47 ketch and happened by chance to meet the builder not far from me and he gave me a few things original to the boat that he kept and i added back ....
What an amazing story. Appreciate the perspective of the family’s experience growing up and love for the sea! As a father, I’ve tried to share my love for the ocean with my daughters.
it's funny that I have the same mentality as your father, if something he was thinking of it was gone to happen no matter what en it's not gone to change en you can't talk it out of his head I know he is stubborn, but that's way you have a boat now he was a good man
I couldn't believe I was hearing Nerea. What a back story to tell of how Sylfia came to be built, and of Bernard and his family. Tears too, on finding out about Bernards disappearance.Thankyou for a beautiful video.
Thank you for sharing this story. So rich, deep, and heartwarming. ❤
Glad you enjoyed it.
Exceptional work Nerea !
I had the privilege of visiting Bernard and his family when Sylfia was build. As a steel boat builder and designer myself, I saw what a great accomplishment the building of Sylfia was. Very good memories.
Woah, very cool to hear that! She's a beautiful vessel
Great story telling Nerea .. wow! Didn't realize this was the backstory .. thank you all for the sails!
We are so happy to share this journey with you!
Thanks for sharing this amazing story.
Wonderful Story!!!❤
I've always loved the TOWER on Sylfia. I'm a radio engineer and always got stuck with the tower work (grew up in the Giant Redwood Forests) and that tower would be a piece of cake. The mast of course. Tower S I should say, there are two. Thanks to the original family of this great boat builder for sharing this. I only know of one other boat builder of a boat similar to Sylfia. He's from the eastern block but lives in the USA.
Beautiful tribute
Thats realy a great story of life
Wow great job beautiful story
Oh my gosh what a beautiful heart felt story you created for us.I shed Tears at the end, just perfect story telling right here. Thank you dearly for sharing!❤
😍💫🤙beautiful story and family
Amazing video. Thank you for sharing ❤
I met Bernard & Nadine in West harbour marina living on of all boats a Hans Christian. Sofia and my daughter are the same age so used to play together. Bernard wanted to involve me in a scheme to sell nautical charts to yachties, but I was trying to get residency so didn't join him. He made $60k out of selling charts in a few months which gave him the cash to start building boats. I later married a Polish lady so Bernard & my wife loved to talk Polish together when we bumped into him in Sylfia while cruising. There are a few stories untold here about a boat built in Durban in a ridiculously short time and somehow a Mack truck in Australia . Bernard was a truly different character, one of many I have known lost at sea over the years. It was a shock hearing about Bernards loss and deep down I still believe he is going to emerge somewhere and this will have been another crazy scheme.
Wow! we love hearing these stories!
I’m glad you’re back on TH-cam. All of your stories are very heartfelt, happy, inspiring, adventurous and real. 😊
Thanks so much, we appreciate the kind words! 😊
Thanks for sharing the OG family of Sylfia and more of her back story than told in previous episodes. ⛵️
Storytelling at its finest. To old photos, memories, and new adventures ❤
Glad you enjoyed the story of Sylfia!
That was beautiful ❤
Interesting back story to your ship.
Beautiful story.
What a great family!
Love the stories! That’s what brings me back!
How fabulous! It's great hearing the background about Sylfia!
Glad you enjoyed it!
ALOHA had no need cry today but mahalos
thank you for sharing this story
Nice , always cool to know the backstory. i was the 4th owner of a 47 ketch and happened by chance to meet the builder not far from me and he gave me a few things original to the boat that he kept and i added back ....
It's amazing how these boats connect people.
Great video. And great story. Cheers 🍻🍻🍻🍻🍻
Yes
Thank you Sylfia, that is a really touching story.
My gut feeling from this is Bernard knew something was going on, and decided to go out on his own terms at his own time.
A beautifully groovy and moving episode. Thanks for sharing your hearts with us.
Wow man.
Beautiful work Nerea ❤
Awwww❤
wow
Cool story.
❤A passed expedition drenched in Love ❤
this movie i like ❤
What an amazing story. Appreciate the perspective of the family’s experience growing up and love for the sea! As a father, I’ve tried to share my love for the ocean with my daughters.
Thank Yous ☝️❤️✌️🌍🙏
it's funny that I have the same mentality as your father, if something he was thinking of it was gone to happen no matter what en it's not gone to change en you can't talk it out of his head I know he is stubborn, but that's way you have a boat now he was a good man
Any untold stories coming out from TH-camrs this Christmas if you haven’t noticed. 😊
So who owns this one of a kind expedition “drenched “ vessel belong to?😊
What is crazy is that I thought for 5 years that your boat is called Sophia because that’s what the auto subtitles write when you say Sylfia.😅
💙🤍💙🤍
Many people love this but many want to know how it was financed.