Sailing SV Delos, a well known American YouTube channel, showcases the travels and adventures of video bloggers aboard the sailing vessel Delos. The boat owned by Brian Trautman shows him sailing with his wife, Karin Syrén, and daughter, Sierra (aka Nugget).
The sailing YouTuber couple film their experiences and adventures, including island exploration, hiking, meeting local people, underwater diving, and partying, in addition to sailing across oceans.
2025 estimates suggest that Sailing Delos net worth is around $2 million as a combined wealth of the crew. This article will highlight updated information regarding their earnings, boat collection and related financial aspects.
| Sailing Delos real names/ Crew | Brian Trautman, Karin Syrén, daughter Sierra (aka Nugget), Brady Trautman, Alex Blue |
| Brian Trautman Net worth | $1 million |
| Birthplace | USA |
| Age | Brian Trautman: 46, Brady Trautman: 35 |
| Height | Brian Trautman: 6ft, Karin Syrén: 5ft 7in, Brady Trautman: 5ft 11in |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Sailing YouTuber, vlogger |
| Website | svdelos.com |
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Income Streams and Estimated Earnings
Delos has made several ocean crossings through intense weather conditions such as severe lightning storms. In addition to that, they once went with tackling a 50-knot gale en route to Madagascar.
While continuing with their journey, the crew makes a decent income from various sources around $15K to $25K every month. Yearly earnings are around $180K to $300K.
The crew earns from varied sources as follows:
| Income Generation Stream | Amount Generated |
| YouTube (including ads) | $8K – $20K per month |
| $500 – $2K every sponsored post | |
| Product sales, Sponsorships & Brand Partnerships and Collaborations | $3K – $7K per month |
| Crowdfunding (Patreon (“Delos Tribe”) & Direct Donations | $500 – $2K per month |
| Events & Group Adventures | $15K – $20K annually |
One of the key partnerships is with VETUS, supporting the Delos 2.0 catamaran project. In addition, there may be collaborations with marine equipment brands.
Possessions and Investments
Sailing as a career and hobby alike demands enough investments, and here we will break down the investments of Sailing SV Delos.
Boat Collection
The flagship SV Delos is known for being a 53‑foot Amel Super Maramu that captain Brian Trautman purchased in 2008 for about $375,000–$398,000.
Brian sold virtually all his land assets so that he could go ahead with his ocean‑spanning adventure, living full-time aboard since early 2008.
Brian made the purchase with a $81,000 down payment and marine mortgage that now serves as their primary asset—fully owned since 2019. Upgrades that they conducted on the system include a solar array, induction cooktop, washer/dryer, lithium battery bank, desalinator, and generator that’s capable enough of enhancing self-sufficiency.
New Build is Delos 2.0, which Brian commissioned in late 2024. The vehicle is a 16 m welded aluminum catamaran—Delos Explorer 53 that’s equipped with hybrid diesel/electric propulsion being built in Queensland, Australia. This new build is expected to be a high-value expedition yacht, further expanding their fleet.
Past possessions
Former Shore Property included a townhome in Redmond, WA, that Brian sold before 2008 to fund the boat purchase.
Prior to 2008, Brian owned cars and then sold them before departure.
Lifestyle Costs & Expenses
Monthly costs for vessel maintenance, cruising, and living are around $2,500/month, which comes down to approximately $30 K/year.
Maintenance alone is estimated at approximately $700/month when the family upkeeps it by themselves.
Family, Crew and Relationship Status
The core family comprises Brian Trautman as owner/captain, who left his tech career in 2008, sold his house and car, and bought the 53-ft yacht, SV Delos. He has always lived abroad full-time since setting sail in 2009.
Karin Syrén (often referred to as Kazza) joined SV Delos after meeting Brian in New Zealand around 2011. Originally, Karin is from Sweden, and now is Brian’s wife and official co-captain.
The pair got married in Antigua in 2019, shortly after their daughter was born.
Sierra (nicknamed “Nugget”), their daughter, was born in August 2019 in Sweden, flew back at 4 months old, and has grown up on board since.
Extended Crew Members
Brady Trautman is Brian’s brother, who joined in 2010 from Mexico and became a long-term crew member. He eventually left to run Cruisers Academy but remains connected.
Alex Blue, known for being Brady’s partner, also sailed aboard Delos for a period.
A rotating mix of friends over the years have supplemented the crew. There have been additions with volunteer crew and occasional specialists contributing to sailing, maintenance, or video production.
Conclusion
Sailing SV Delos has been gaining immense popularity as a family-run sailing venture for presenting to viewers how it feels like living aboard the 53‑ft Amel Super Maramu since 2009 and documenting their voyages on YouTube.
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