Brent Swain Interview Part 1: Why Folded Steel Sailboats Make Sense

This is Part 1 of a three-part conversation with boat designer Brent Swain. In this episode, Brent discusses his early life, his boxing years on the Saskatchewan prairies, and how those experiences shaped his philosophy of simplicity, durability, and folded steel sailboat design. We talk about: • Why steel makes sense offshore • The logic behind origami-style construction • Real-world durability versus theory • Lessons learned the hard way Part 2 and Part 3 continue the conversation, diving deeper into shipwrecks, offshore passages, and what truly matters at sea.