Sailing NV

Ciao! We're a sailing family pursuing an unconventional dream of converting an ex Vendée Globe Open 66 race boat into a fast family cruiser. We're an English (Jo) & Italian (Timo) couple with countless ocean miles under our belts plus our son Nemo & furry son Solo. Our sailboat NV was originally designed, built & raced by famous Hungarian sailor Nándor Fa. He competed in her in the 1992 Vendée Gl…

Kuah, Malaysia· Jul 2026

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Our Engine Room Is Flooding… Where Is the Water Coming From? | S3 Ep 21The crew of NV repairs a leaking siphon break to prevent saltwater flooding in the engine room.Sep 27, 2026

PublishedSep 27, 2026

Duration20:35

Views8K

BEFORE YOU SERVICE YOUR MARINE DIESEL, WATCH THIS! | Nanni N4.65 Full ServiceService a Nanni N4.65 marine diesel by replacing filters, the raw water impeller, and the sacrificial anode.Sep 6, 2026

PublishedSep 6, 2026

Duration39:12

Views7K

How to Save Your Boat at Anchor: 2-Anchor Systems Explained | S3 Ep 20Timo and Jo demonstrate tandem and weighted two-anchor systems to improve holding power on NV.Aug 23, 2026

PublishedAug 23, 2026

Duration21:04

Views5K

We Didn't See This Coming... | S3 Ep 19Timo recovered from leptospirosis in Langkawi, Malaysia, after contracting the infection from freshwater jungle waterfalls.Aug 9, 2026

PublishedAug 9, 2026

Duration17:21

Views9K

A Turning Point for Our Race Boat | S3 Ep 18The crew of NV plans a major rigging replacement and refit after discovering damaged rod rigging terminals.Jul 26, 2026 · Kuah, Malaysia

PublishedJul 26, 2026

Duration14:21

Views5K

LocationKuah, Malaysia

Would You Take Your Kids In Here? | S3 Ep 17The crew of NV scrubs the hull and sails from Thailand to Langkawi, Malaysia, for a passage.Jul 12, 2026 · Haad Farang, Thailand

PublishedJul 12, 2026

Duration11:22

Views2K

LocationHaad Farang, Thailand

Sailing as a Blended Family - 3 Generations, 1 Boat | S3 Ep 16A three-generation family cruises Thailand on an Open 66, practicing safe cave free-diving and language immersion.Jun 28, 2026 · Ban Bo Pong, Thailand

PublishedJun 28, 2026

Duration27:23

Views3K

LocationBan Bo Pong, Thailand

The Adventure Is About To Get Bigger | S3 Ep 15Sailing NV clears out of Malaysia and arrives in Phuket with family joining aboard in Thailand.Jun 21, 2026 · somewhere in the Andaman Sea between Langkawi and Phuket

PublishedJun 21, 2026

Duration9:59

Views3K

Locationsomewhere in the Andaman Sea between Langkawi and Phuket

We Found Langkawi's Hidden Paradise | S3 Ep 14Navigating the shallow, current-swept limestone channels of Langkawi requires reliable depth soundings and careful coastal exploration.Jun 14, 2026 · Langkawi, Malaysia

PublishedJun 14, 2026

Duration12:07

Views3K

LocationLangkawi, Malaysia

Should We Swap Our Sailboat for One of These? | S3 Ep 13The crew clears a fouled propeller and replaces a worn autopilot ball joint before reaching Pangkor, Malaysia.Jun 7, 2026 · Pangkor Island, Malaysia

PublishedJun 7, 2026

Duration16:29

Views3K

LocationPangkor Island, Malaysia

Family Sailing Through the Singapore & Malacca Straits | S3 Ep 12Navigating the Singapore and Malacca Straits requires constant AIS monitoring and timing transits with favorable tidal currents.May 31, 2026 · Singapore Strait

PublishedMay 31, 2026

Duration21:21

Views3K

LocationSingapore Strait

The Worst Moment To Slow Down | S3 Ep 11Cleaning hull growth and mussels in strong currents improved engine performance after a long stationary period.May 24, 2026 · Johor Bahru, Malaysia

PublishedMay 24, 2026

Duration9:13

Views4K

LocationJohor Bahru, Malaysia

Something Is Wrong With Our Boat... And Things Are Changing | S3 Ep 10The crew pauses in Johor Bahru to address aging rig issues on their Open 66.May 17, 2026 · Johor Bahru, Malaysia

PublishedMay 17, 2026

Duration9:01

Views5K

LocationJohor Bahru, Malaysia

He Jumped In… In the World’s Busiest Shipping Lane | S3 Ep 9A shipyard wedge jammed in the propeller forces an emergency stop in the South China Sea.May 3, 2026 · South China Sea

PublishedMay 3, 2026

Duration12:47

Views8K

LocationSouth China Sea

Have We Broken Our New Engine…? Right Before the World’s Busiest Shipping Lane | S3 Ep 8The engine on an Open 66 stops abruptly during a passage after a loud mechanical bang.Apr 19, 2026 · Riau Islands, Indonesia

PublishedApr 19, 2026

Duration12:49

Views8K

LocationRiau Islands, Indonesia

They always said we couldn’t do this…but we still do it. | S3 Ep 7An Open 66 with a five-meter draft navigates coral-choked Indonesian channels others said were impossible.Apr 5, 2026 · Indonesia

PublishedApr 5, 2026

Duration13:06

Views4K

LocationIndonesia

Big Risk… Big Reward | Sailing Into The Anambas | S3 Ep 6A local guide assists the deep-draft Open 66 through a narrow, reef-lined entrance in the Anambas Islands.Mar 22, 2026 · Anambas Islands

PublishedMar 22, 2026

Duration10:25

Views3K

LocationAnambas Islands

This Is Why We sail | S3 Ep 5The crew sourced diesel from a local fishing boat while exploring a remote, clean village in Natuna.Mar 8, 2026 · Riau Islands, Indonesia

PublishedMar 8, 2026

Duration13:26

Views3K

LocationRiau Islands, Indonesia

We Had To Get Out Of There | Storm Senyar Builds | S3 Ep 4A crew uses Hollyland headsets to coordinate a high-tension anchor retrieval in heavy swell and wind.Feb 22, 2026 · Terempa, Indonesia

PublishedFeb 22, 2026

Duration17:53

Views5K

LocationTerempa, Indonesia

Storm Senyar Is Coming… | S3 Ep 3The crew adjusts their J prop pitch to increase speed before navigating around a developing tropical storm.Feb 8, 2026 · near the Anambas Islands

PublishedFeb 8, 2026

Duration10:59

Views3K

Locationnear the Anambas Islands

We Thought We Were Ready | S3 Ep 2The crew repaired a torn mainsail by hand over several days while underway to the Anambas Islands.Jan 25, 2026 · Riau Islands, Indonesia

PublishedJan 25, 2026

Duration12:34

Views3K

LocationRiau Islands, Indonesia

Sailing Into the Unknown – A New Chapter for Sailing NV | S3 Ep 1Deep-keel boat threads 10 miles of abandoned fishing platforms in 10-meter water off Borneo at dusk.Jan 11, 2026 · Pulau Tiga,

PublishedJan 11, 2026

Duration12:46

Views4K

LocationPulau Tiga,

How We Soundproofed Our Engine Room (Huge Noise Reduction)The crew of the Open 66 sailboat NV installs custom-fitted foam panels to soundproof the engine room.Dec 28, 2025 · Padang Tengku, Malaysia

PublishedDec 28, 2025

Duration22:27

Views4K

LocationPadang Tengku, Malaysia

We Left Our Boat for This | Wild Borneo & The Kinabatagan RiverA deep-keel boat forces a plane detour to the Kinabatangan River for a rare wild orangutan encounter.Dec 14, 2025 · Kampung Air, Malaysia

PublishedDec 14, 2025

Duration28:05

Views4K

LocationKampung Air, Malaysia

No Spare Parts? No Problem. Windlass Rebuild in Remote Borneo | S2 Ep 81A sailboat crew rebuilds a burnt-out windlass motor by sourcing custom-machined parts in Kota Kinabalu, Borneo.Nov 30, 2025 · Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

PublishedNov 30, 2025

Duration19:49

Views5K

LocationKota Kinabalu, Malaysia

Sailing into a Sea of Plastic – The Reality No One Shows You | S2 Ep 80A broken windlass and failed house batteries strand Envy in 20 metres off Kota Kinabalu.Nov 23, 2025 · Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

PublishedNov 23, 2025

Duration14:17

Views4K

LocationKota Kinabalu, Malaysia

Out of Fuel in the Middle of Nowhere | Sailing Borneo | S2 Ep 79The crew of the Open 66 NV sources diesel from a remote fishing village in Campo Baru Baru.Nov 16, 2025 · Tuaran, Malaysia

PublishedNov 16, 2025

Duration12:12

Views6K

LocationTuaran, Malaysia

The Calm Before the Breakdowns — Sailing Borneo’s Wild Coast | S2 Ep 78The crew of NV uses a custom rain catcher to supplement water supplies while cruising North Borneo.Nov 9, 2025 · Kudat Division, Malaysia

PublishedNov 9, 2025

Duration15:08

Views5K

LocationKudat Division, Malaysia

We Couldn’t Sail Until We Fixed All This! | Boat Life Fix-It Week! | S2 Ep 77Timo performs maintenance on the Open 66 NV, including autopilot repairs, deck hatch installation, and galley pump relocation.Nov 2, 2025 · Marudi, Malaysia

PublishedNov 2, 2025

Duration32:09

Views6K

LocationMarudi, Malaysia

Back in the Water - And Faster Than Ever! | S2 Ep 76A new engine installation and J-Prop propeller pitch adjustment increase the vessel's top speed to 8 knots.Oct 26, 2025

PublishedOct 26, 2025

Duration11:12

Views8K

New Beginning - Relaunch Day Is Here! | S2 Ep 75The crew successfully repowers an Open 66 and troubleshoots a saltwater strainer airlock during initial sea trials.Oct 19, 2025

PublishedOct 19, 2025

Duration10:15

Views13K

The Prop That Fits Any Gearbox — Here’s How | S2 Ep.74Installing a J-PROP propeller on a new gearbox requires a custom spline insert and specific spacer alignment.Oct 12, 2025

PublishedOct 12, 2025

Duration27:33

Views6K

REPOWERED: We Finally Start Our New Engine — Will She Fire? | S2 Ep 73Installing a dual-valve RACOR filter allows for fuel filter changes without needing to bleed the system.Oct 5, 2025 · Tenom, Malaysia

PublishedOct 5, 2025

Duration18:30

Views9K

LocationTenom, Malaysia

Tips & Secrets for an Exhilarating Exhaust install | S2 Ep 72The crew of the Open 66 *NV* fabricates a custom carbon fiber through-hull for their new exhaust system.Sep 28, 2025 · Tenom, Malaysia

PublishedSep 28, 2025

Duration20:20

Views6K

LocationTenom, Malaysia

Today We Fit the New Engine: Nanni N4.65 Goes In | S2 Ep 71The crew of NV installs a 60-horsepower Nanni N4.65 diesel engine using a custom-rigged chain block system.Sep 21, 2025

PublishedSep 21, 2025

Duration23:55

Views10K

Saildrive first! The repower officially begins | S2 Ep 70The crew of NV installs a new ZF gearbox and sail drive during a full engine repower.Sep 14, 2025 · Belaga, Malaysia

PublishedSep 14, 2025

Duration11:54

Views6K

LocationBelaga, Malaysia

If This Fails, We Sink | Installing the Engine Bed with Carbon Fibre | S2 Ep 69Timo installs a carbon fiber engine bed on NV to improve sail drive alignment and propeller clearance.Sep 7, 2025

PublishedSep 7, 2025

Duration23:21

Views6K

The Dirtiest & Most Critical Stage of Our Engine Install | S2 Ep 68Timo removes the old engine bed on NV to prepare for a new engine installation and lamination.Aug 31, 2025 · Ba, Fiji

PublishedAug 31, 2025

Duration22:07

Views6K

LocationBa, Fiji

Essential Engine Parts for Cruising Remote Areas | S2 Ep 67The crew of the Open 66 NV upgrades their engine room with Nanni components and four years of spares.Aug 24, 2025 · Tongod, Malaysia

PublishedAug 24, 2025

Duration19:06

Views3K

LocationTongod, Malaysia

Our New Engine Has Arrived! (Nanni N4.65 Unboxing) | S2 Ep 66The crew of NV received a 59-horsepower Nanni N4.65 diesel engine and ZF saildrive for their refit.Aug 17, 2025

PublishedAug 17, 2025

Duration12:52

Views8K

The Scary Truth Behind Our Old Engine | S2 Ep 65The crew of *NV* discovered severe, hidden corrosion in their exhaust system while replacing a Volvo engine.Aug 10, 2025 · Kudat Division, Malaysia

PublishedAug 10, 2025

Duration25:16

Views10K

LocationKudat Division, Malaysia

Prop SECRETS that are saving our engine upgrade | S2 Ep 64The crew of the Open 66 *NV* modifies their J-Prop inner core to fit a new sail drive.Aug 3, 2025 · Marudi, Malaysia

PublishedAug 3, 2025

Duration24:19

Views6K

LocationMarudi, Malaysia

Do We Take Too Many Risks? | Hauling Out Our Open 66 in Remote Borneo | S2 Ep 63The crew of NV hauls their 4.5-meter draft Open 66 in North Borneo for an engine replacement.Jul 27, 2025

PublishedJul 27, 2025

Duration15:43

Views21K

Our Engine Is Coming… But So Is a Storm | S2 Ep 62The crew of the Open 66 NV postponed a haul-out due to forecasted 40-knot winds in Borneo.Jul 20, 2025

PublishedJul 20, 2025

Duration16:08

Views3K

4 Essential Sailing Knots + 5 Bowline Techniques You Should KnowThe crew of NV demonstrates four essential sailing knots and five distinct techniques for tying a bowline.Jul 13, 2025 · Naitasiri, Fiji

PublishedJul 13, 2025

Duration12:42

Views3K

LocationNaitasiri, Fiji

Family fibreglass job - teaching the kids whilst waiting for the engineThe crew modifies a sailing dinghy transom using salvaged fiberglass and epoxy while anchored in Kudat, Borneo.Jul 6, 2025

PublishedJul 6, 2025

Duration14:55

Views4K

Big Change to Our Saloon — Was It a Mistake? | S2 Ep 60Timo modifies the companionway stairs on NV to create engine room space and additional saloon seating.Jun 29, 2025

PublishedJun 29, 2025

Duration13:27

Views6K

5 years in 20 minutes - How We Transformed Our Racing Sailboat into a Family HomeThe crew converted an Open 66 racing sailboat into a family home by repurposing ballast tanks.Jun 22, 2025

PublishedJun 22, 2025

Duration19:48

Views11K

Our New Engine Is Too Big — Here's What We Have to Change | S2 Ep 59Jun 15, 2025

PublishedJun 15, 2025

Duration24:12

Views10K

Our New Engine Reveal (and Why It IS the Right Choice) | S2 Ep 58Jo and Timo are repowering their Open 66, NV, with a Nanni Diesel engine for improved cruising reliability.Jun 8, 2025

PublishedJun 8, 2025

Duration7:22

Views9K

Sailing Survivor: 7 People. 1 Dog. 1 Race Boat. Wild Borneo | S2 Ep 57The crew of NV navigates the northern coast of Borneo using sonar and visual soundings for anchoring.Jun 1, 2025 · Tanah Jambu, Brunei

PublishedJun 1, 2025

Duration22:43

Views19K

LocationTanah Jambu, Brunei

They Said We Couldn’t Cruise on This Boat… | S2 Ep 56May 25, 2025

PublishedMay 25, 2025

Duration12:25

Views6K

We Need a New Engine… But Where Can We Haul Out? | S2 Ep 55The crew of NV secures a haul-out in Kudat, Malaysia, to facilitate a necessary engine replacement.May 18, 2025 · Sabah, Malaysia

PublishedMay 18, 2025

Duration11:22

Views5K

LocationSabah, Malaysia

Tough Choices and a Big Step Forward | S2 Ep 54The owners of the 65-foot sailboat NV plan a major engine replacement and structural engine room refit.May 11, 2025 · Sabah, Malaysia

PublishedMay 11, 2025

Duration12:52

Views6K

LocationSabah, Malaysia

WATCH THIS before you buy a boat... | S2 Ep 53The crew of NV performs recurring repairs on their 13.5-meter sailboat, including damper plate and macerator maintenance.May 4, 2025 · West Sulawesi, Indonesia

PublishedMay 4, 2025

Duration19:10

Views11K

LocationWest Sulawesi, Indonesia

The ideal sail plan for our OPEN 60The Open 60 NV uses three forestays and three mainsail reefs to manage 16 distinct sail configurations.Apr 27, 2025

PublishedApr 27, 2025

Duration10:16

Views3K

Difficult times: We'll explain everything | S2 Ep 52The crew of NV considers replacing their corroded, failing engine after repeated, unsuccessful attempts at mechanical repairs.Apr 24, 2025

PublishedApr 24, 2025

Duration10:13

Views8K

Engine rebuild time-lapse in 10 minutes!NV's engine cylinder head, heat exchanger, and water pump are refitted in a time-lapse rebuild.Apr 20, 2025

PublishedApr 20, 2025

Duration10:33

Views5K

Marine propeller underwater installation - the ONLY prop in the WORLD that can do this!Timo installs a Marine Propeller J prop underwater on NV, adding 1.5 knots and adjustable pitch.Apr 17, 2025 · West Sulawesi, Indonesia

PublishedApr 17, 2025

Duration11:26

Views4K

LocationWest Sulawesi, Indonesia

This RIGGING INSPECTION could SAVE your MASTA thorough mast and rigging inspection identifies terminal cracks, corrosion, and hardware failures before they cause damage.Apr 13, 2025

PublishedApr 13, 2025

Duration15:45

Views5K

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