Sailing Nova Vita

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Binnacle electrics repair - WAGO ConnectorsWAGO lever-nut connectors replace jury-rigged binnacle wiring on Nova Vita for €4.39 a pack in Ponta Delgada.Sep 18, 2026 · Ponta Delgada, Portugal

PublishedSep 18, 2026

Duration13:00

Views1K

LocationPonta Delgada, Portugal

MD2030 Saildrive bellows installation on BavariaInstalling a Volvo Penta MD2030 saildrive bellows and repairing a worn propeller shaft with a Speedy Sleeve.Sep 4, 2026 · Moffat, United Kingdom

PublishedSep 4, 2026

Duration16:10

Views422

LocationMoffat, United Kingdom

Azores to UK 2026 : Pt 3 : ARRIVAL in PLMYOUTHNova Vita completes a 1,400-mile passage from the Azores to Plymouth using radar and AIS for safety.Aug 26, 2026 · North Atlantic Ocean

PublishedAug 26, 2026

Duration23:54

Views1K

LocationNorth Atlantic Ocean

MD2030 Damper plate repairMD2030 damper plate rubber inserts replaced for £80 using EU Rubber parts instead of a £1,500 assembly.Aug 20, 2026 · Moffat, United Kingdom

PublishedAug 20, 2026

Duration11:15

Views334

LocationMoffat, United Kingdom

SAILING Azores to UK 2026 - part 2Nova Vita transits the North Atlantic toward Plymouth, UK, while testing Lomo foul-weather gear in variable conditions.Aug 12, 2026 · Atlantic Ocean

PublishedAug 12, 2026

Duration17:47

Views262

LocationAtlantic Ocean

SAILING - Azores to UK 2026 - part 1The crew of Nova Vita routes west of the Azores High to maintain wind-powered sailing toward Plymouth.Jul 25, 2026 · Azores

PublishedJul 25, 2026

Duration18:08

Views726

LocationAzores

Ponta Delgada Fireworks New Year 2026Nova Vita rings in 2026 at Ponta Delgada's New Year fireworks.Jan 1, 2026 · Ponta Delgada, Portugal

PublishedJan 1, 2026

Duration10:57

Views375

LocationPonta Delgada, Portugal

SAILING the AZORES - Horta to Sao Miguel - FOULED ANCHORA Lofrans Cobra windlass fails at 14 months while a fouled anchor delays departure from Horta.Dec 23, 2025 · Ponta Delgada, Portugal

PublishedDec 23, 2025

Duration13:40

Views894

LocationPonta Delgada, Portugal

Atlantic crossing - WEST to EAST - Arrival in HORTA - Pt 5A damaged shroud repaired with Dyneema stretches a Caribbean-to-Azores crossing to 28 days.Dec 9, 2025 · Horta (Matriz), Portugal

PublishedDec 9, 2025

Duration21:37

Views2K

LocationHorta (Matriz), Portugal

Atlantic crossing - WEST to EAST - RIGGING AND INSTRUMENT BREAKAGES! - Pt 4A crew reinforces a broken shroud with Dyneema and sails under headsail only to preserve the rig.Nov 25, 2025 · Atlantic Ocean

PublishedNov 25, 2025

Duration18:42

Views1K

LocationAtlantic Ocean

MIXED UP WEATHER - ATLANTIC crossing - WEST to EAST- part 3The crew of *Nova Vita* navigates shifting Atlantic weather systems and equipment failures during a passage to the Azores.Nov 11, 2025 · Atlantic Ocean

PublishedNov 11, 2025

Duration20:24

Views982

LocationAtlantic Ocean

Atlantic crossing -WEST to EAST - Part 2 - calm and gentle sailingThe Bavaria Yachts 36 *Nova Vita* maintains a slow pace during an Atlantic crossing due to light winds.Oct 29, 2025 · Atlantic Ocean

PublishedOct 29, 2025

Duration16:10

Views777

LocationAtlantic Ocean

Atlantic Crossing - WEST to EAST - Part 1 - and away we go...The crew of *Nova Vita* navigates light winds and sargassum during the first five days of a transatlantic.Oct 15, 2025 · Atlantic Ocean

PublishedOct 15, 2025

Duration19:38

Views1K

LocationAtlantic Ocean

ABANDONED TRIP ACROSS THE ATLANTIC - Caribbean to AzoresA crew aborts an Atlantic crossing after wind vane failure and severe squalls necessitate returning to port.Oct 1, 2025 · Caribbean

PublishedOct 1, 2025

Duration17:54

Views760

LocationCaribbean

WE SAILED OVERNIGHT from Antigua to St MartinNova Vita completed a 101-mile overnight passage from Antigua to Saint Martin in 28 hours.Sep 21, 2025 · Swetes, Antigua and Barbuda

PublishedSep 21, 2025

Duration14:30

Views235

LocationSwetes, Antigua and Barbuda

DESERTED BEACH and SQUALL DODGING - Sailing to BARBUDA and back to AntiguaNova Vita navigates the 35-mile passage from Antigua to Barbuda while managing rain squalls and shallow depths.Sep 7, 2025 · Swetes, Antigua and Barbuda

PublishedSep 7, 2025

Duration11:55

Views292

LocationSwetes, Antigua and Barbuda

INCREDIBLE SAILING between islands using WINDVANE STEERINGNova Vita completes a 48-mile passage from Guadeloupe to Antigua using windvane steering in 25-knot winds.Aug 24, 2025 · Caribbean Sea

PublishedAug 24, 2025

Duration15:04

Views191

LocationCaribbean Sea

Sailing fail - Dominica to Guadeloupe - MOTORING ALL DAY!Nova Vita motors 40 nautical miles from Dominica to Marina Bas-du-Fort in Guadeloupe due to light winds.Aug 10, 2025 · Le Gosier, France

PublishedAug 10, 2025

Duration10:57

Views201

LocationLe Gosier, France

SAILING IN THE CARIBBEAN - Iles des Saintes to DominicaNova Vita anchors in Prince Rupert Bay, Dominica, after a light-wind passage from Iles des Saintes.Jul 27, 2025 · Terre-de-Haut, France

PublishedJul 27, 2025

Duration12:26

Views197

LocationTerre-de-Haut, France

FORT NAPOLÉON - Îles des Saintes - GUADELOUPENova Vita's crew pays 7 euros to tour Fort Napoléon at Îles des Saintes, Guadeloupe.Jul 13, 2025 · Terre-de-Haut, France

PublishedJul 13, 2025

Duration23:25

Views199

LocationTerre-de-Haut, France

SAILING Roseau, DOMINICA to Iles des Saintes, GUADELOUPE,Nova Vita sails 38 miles from Roseau to Terre-de-Haut, averaging 18 to 20 knots of wind.Jun 29, 2025

PublishedJun 29, 2025

Duration10:54

Views175

SAILING - NEW WINDVANE - Martinique to DominicaNova Vita tests a new South Atlantic self-steering system during a passage from Martinique to Dominica.Jun 15, 2025

PublishedJun 15, 2025

Duration10:39

Views229

SAILING MARTINIQUE - getting SOAKED - Fort de France to St PierreNova Vita transits the coast of Martinique, securing a mooring buoy in Saint-Pierre via VHF channel 9.Jun 1, 2025 · Le Lamentin, France

PublishedJun 1, 2025

Duration12:06

Views632

LocationLe Lamentin, France

DINGHY, lunch, and a QUICK WALK around FORT DE FRANCE, MartiniqueAlison and John secure their dinghy with a long cable at the Fort-de-France town dock.May 18, 2025 · Fort-de-France, France

PublishedMay 18, 2025

Duration17:22

Views198

LocationFort-de-France, France

SAILING from Martinique to St LuciaNova Vita completes a 25-mile passage from Martinique to Rodney Bay, St Lucia, using pre-registered digital customs forms.May 4, 2025 · Fond Staint Jacques, Saint Lucia

PublishedMay 4, 2025

Duration20:57

Views572

LocationFond Staint Jacques, Saint Lucia

SAILING THE ATLANTIC OCEAN - PT4 - WE MADE IT!Nova Vita completes a 21-day Atlantic crossing using paper charts and manual steering after total electrical failure.Apr 20, 2025 · Atlantic Ocean

PublishedApr 20, 2025

Duration20:24

Views2K

LocationAtlantic Ocean

SAILING THE ATLANTIC - PT3 - GEAR FAILURE and NO POWERA Bavaria sailboat crew manages a total electrical failure and battery fire risk during an Atlantic crossing.Apr 13, 2025 · Atlantic Ocean

PublishedApr 13, 2025

Duration24:19

Views2K

LocationAtlantic Ocean

SAILING the ATLANTIC OCEAN - PT2 - steering problems!The crew of Nova Vita cleared sargassum weed from their rudder by cycling the engine in reverse.Apr 6, 2025 · Atlantic Ocean

PublishedApr 6, 2025

Duration29:22

Views1K

LocationAtlantic Ocean

SAILING the ATLANTIC OCEAN - PT1- Leaving MINDELO, CAPE VERDENova Vita crew hand-steers across the Atlantic after both the wind vane and Raymarine autopilot fail.Mar 30, 2025 · Atlantic Ocean

PublishedMar 30, 2025

Duration25:24

Views6K

LocationAtlantic Ocean

SAILING OFFSHORE - Canary Islands to Cape Verde Islands pt2The crew of Nova Vita completes a 900-mile passage to Mindelo, Cape Verde, despite persistent light winds.Mar 16, 2025 · Atlantic Ocean

PublishedMar 16, 2025

Duration22:48

Views1K

LocationAtlantic Ocean

SAILING OFFSHORE - Canary Islands to Cape Verde Islands pt1A 400-mile passage from Gran Tarajal to Cape Verde involves light winds, lightning storms, and sail repairs.Mar 2, 2025 · Atlantic Ocean

PublishedMar 2, 2025

Duration26:55

Views1K

LocationAtlantic Ocean

"Crazy Beautiful SAILING" in the CANARY ISLANDSNova Vita sails from Lanzarote to Gran Tarajal, Fuerteventura, encountering 30-knot gusts in a coastal acceleration zone.Feb 16, 2025 · La Oliva, Spain

PublishedFeb 16, 2025

Duration13:29

Views1K

LocationLa Oliva, Spain

OFFSHORE SAILING - Ponta Delgada, AZORES to Porto Santo, MADEIRANova Vita completes a 550-mile passage from the Azores to Porto Santo, Madeira, in four days.Feb 2, 2025 · Atlantic Ocean

PublishedFeb 2, 2025

Duration26:22

Views2K

LocationAtlantic Ocean

SAILING OFFSHORE - Isles of Scilly to the AZORES (2/2)A Bavaria 36 takes 14 days Isles of Scilly to Ponta Delgada, motoring 24 hours after drifting in the Azorean Current.Jan 19, 2025 · Atlantic Ocean

PublishedJan 19, 2025

Duration38:04

Views7K

LocationAtlantic Ocean

SAILING OFFSHORE - Isles of Scilly to the AZORES 2024 (1/2)Nova Vita sails 1,200 miles from the Isles of Scilly to the Azores using Navionics for routing.Jan 12, 2025 · Atlantic Ocean

PublishedJan 12, 2025

Duration33:26

Views8K

LocationAtlantic Ocean

OVERNIGHT SAILING - Wales to the Isles of ScillyNova Vita completes a 125-mile passage from Milford Haven to St. Mary’s, Isles of Scilly, during spring tides.Dec 29, 2024 · Hugh Town, United Kingdom

PublishedDec 29, 2024

Duration21:53

Views4K

LocationHugh Town, United Kingdom

SAILING from Dun Laoghaire, IRELAND to Dale, WALESNova Vita completes a 111-mile passage from Dun Laoghaire to Dale, Wales, in 24 hours.Dec 15, 2024 · Irish Sea

PublishedDec 15, 2024

Duration15:38

Views2K

LocationIrish Sea

SAILING from Largs, Scotland to Dun Laoghaire, IrelandNova Vita diverted to Dun Laoghaire Marina after unreliable wind forecasts disrupted a passage toward Milford Haven.Dec 1, 2024 · Scotland, United Kingdom

PublishedDec 1, 2024

Duration17:36

Views2K

LocationScotland, United Kingdom

SAILING Gigha to Campbeltown to LargsA vessel navigates from Gigha to Campbeltown and Largs, encountering light winds and calm seas near Kintyre.Nov 17, 2024 · Ardminish, United Kingdom

PublishedNov 17, 2024

Duration15:13

Views804

LocationArdminish, United Kingdom

FANTASTIC SAILING - Tobermory to GighaThe crew of *Nova Vita* repaired a jammed headsail furler after a 12-hour passage to Gigha, Scotland.Oct 20, 2024 · Ardeonaig, United Kingdom

PublishedOct 20, 2024

Duration32:42

Views696

LocationArdeonaig, United Kingdom

SAILING with dolphins - Tarbert to Tobermory.Nova Vita completes an 86-nautical-mile passage from East Loch Tarbert to Tobermory in 15 hours.Oct 6, 2024 · Eyre, United Kingdom

PublishedOct 6, 2024

Duration17:54

Views449

LocationEyre, United Kingdom

EASY DOWNWIND SAILING - Stornoway to TarbertNova Vita sails downwind from Stornoway to Tarbert using only a headsail to navigate the Outer Hebrides.Sep 22, 2024 · Sollas, United Kingdom

PublishedSep 22, 2024

Duration8:52

Views304

LocationSollas, United Kingdom

OVERNIGHT SAILING - Tobermory to TarbertNova Vita sails from Tobermory to Tarbert, utilizing overnight wind to complete the passage before calm weather.Aug 25, 2024 · Sollas, United Kingdom

PublishedAug 25, 2024

Duration15:13

Views427

LocationSollas, United Kingdom

SAILING from Loch Tarbert to Stornoway [ PLANS CHANGED ]Nova Vita diverts to Stornoway Marina after light winds and poor sea states force a course change.Aug 25, 2024 · Sollas, United Kingdom

PublishedAug 25, 2024

Duration10:11

Views94

LocationSollas, United Kingdom

The day we DID NOT sail to Rum!Nova Vita returns to Tobermory after light winds and quartering swells prevent a passage to Rum.Aug 4, 2024 · Salen, United Kingdom

PublishedAug 4, 2024

Duration6:58

Views261

LocationSalen, United Kingdom

Loch Spelve to Tobermory - still no wind and a diesel leak!Nova Vita transits the Sound of Mull while managing a diesel leak from a fuel filter housing.Jul 21, 2024 · Salen, United Kingdom

PublishedJul 21, 2024

Duration6:44

Views193

LocationSalen, United Kingdom

Gigha To Loch Spelve - no wind today.Nova Vita navigates the tidal currents and whirlpools of the Sound of Luing en route to Loch Spelve.Jul 7, 2024 · Toberonochy, United Kingdom

PublishedJul 7, 2024

Duration11:50

Views316

LocationToberonochy, United Kingdom

Campbeltown to Gigha round the Mull of KintyreNova Vita motors 43 miles from Campbeltown to Ardminish Bay, Gigha, in calm conditions around the Mull.Jun 23, 2024 · Scotland, United Kingdom

PublishedJun 23, 2024

Duration10:16

Views731

LocationScotland, United Kingdom

SAILING Millport to Campbeltown - bad hair day!Nova Vita navigates variable winds and confused seas during a coastal passage from Millport to Campbeltown, Scotland.Jun 9, 2024 · Buteshire, United Kingdom

PublishedJun 9, 2024

Duration15:17

Views527

LocationButeshire, United Kingdom

Relaxing sailing from Millport to TroonNova Vita sails from Millport to Troon for maintenance and a new anchor windlass installation.May 26, 2024 · Buteshire, United Kingdom

PublishedMay 26, 2024

Duration12:37

Views847

LocationButeshire, United Kingdom

Windy sailing from Brodick Bay around Little Cumbrae.Nova Vita maintains 7 knots while sailing between Brodick Bay and Little Cumbrae in 20-knot gusts.May 12, 2024 · Buteshire, United Kingdom

PublishedMay 12, 2024

Duration10:54

Views652

LocationButeshire, United Kingdom

Largs Yacht Haven to Brodick Bay. First sail of the season.The crew sails from Largs Yacht Haven to Brodick Bay using a DIY intercom for docking communication.Apr 28, 2024 · Buteshire, United Kingdom

PublishedApr 28, 2024

Duration16:59

Views1K

LocationButeshire, United Kingdom

Volvo Penta MD2030 Timing Cover O-Ring Replacement | DIY ExperienceReplacing three O-rings on the Volvo Penta MD2030 throttle assembly stops a persistent engine oil leak.Apr 4, 2024

PublishedApr 4, 2024

Duration27:49

Views6K

Volvo Penta MD2030 water pump replacementReplacing a Volvo Penta MD2030 water pump requires a crow’s foot spanner for the engine drain plug.Mar 12, 2024

PublishedMar 12, 2024

Duration30:47

Views7K

Sailing to Fair Isle [ a lifelong goal ]Nova Vita moors at the Fair Isle pier after a passage from Larrick in the Shetland Islands.Feb 27, 2024 · Shetland, United Kingdom

PublishedFeb 27, 2024

Duration12:53

Views439

LocationShetland, United Kingdom

Sailing Shetland | Baltasound to LerwickNov 23, 2023

PublishedNov 23, 2023

Duration23:41

Views951

SAILING Faroes to Shetland passing Muckle Flugga lighthouseOct 4, 2023

PublishedOct 4, 2023

Duration19:18

Views3K

Join us as we explore the breathtaking Faroe IslandsAug 12, 2023

PublishedAug 12, 2023

Duration25:06

Views756

Sailing to the FAROE Islands from the Outer HebridesJul 28, 2023

PublishedJul 28, 2023

Duration26:15

Views3K

The Shiant Islands: A Night of Untouched Nature and Abundant Birdlife - Remote Anchorage AdventureJul 15, 2023

PublishedJul 15, 2023

Duration16:08

Views2K

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