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My name is Nova Loman, and I am a solo sailor. For five years, I completely renovated my sailboat, a beautiful old vessel from the 1970s. In the summer of 2021, I set sail without any timeline for returning home. On board with me is my loyal companion, my dog Neno.

North Sea· Sep 2026

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Running aground + GPS interference in the North seaNova Loman navigates the North Sea using manual methods after GPS interference disrupts AIS and phone signals.Sep 27, 2026 · North Sea

PublishedSep 27, 2026

Duration12:54

Views16K

LocationNorth Sea

Transiting the Kiel Canal with an electric motorNova Loman manages electric motor battery range and charging logistics while transiting the 50-mile Kiel Canal.Sep 20, 2026 · Bahrenfleth, Germany

PublishedSep 20, 2026

Duration27:35

Views8K

LocationBahrenfleth, Germany

I Sailed Solo to Kiel – Then We Suddenly Became Three!Nova Loman fixes a headsail furling issue by adjusting the halyard angle before arriving in Kiel, Germany.Sep 13, 2026 · Kiel, Germany

PublishedSep 13, 2026

Duration19:15

Views15K

LocationKiel, Germany

Nightsail after nightsailA solo sailor uses a spotlight to illuminate sails for increased visibility during a night passage.Sep 6, 2026

PublishedSep 6, 2026

Duration16:23

Views7K

Solo sailing along the Danish coastNova Lohman navigates gusty Danish coastal waters while managing a malfunctioning headsail furler on her 1970s sailboat.Aug 30, 2026 · Serup, Denmark

PublishedAug 30, 2026

Duration22:44

Views17K

LocationSerup, Denmark

A summer of galesNova Loman navigates a 64-mile passage to Denmark while managing reefed sails and wind-against-current sea states.Aug 23, 2026 · Skagerrak, Denmark

PublishedAug 23, 2026

Duration15:50

Views3K

LocationSkagerrak, Denmark

Change of plans! I'm turning around.Nova Loman alters her route south toward Kiel to meet a friend and avoid an approaching gale.Aug 16, 2026 · Helsingborg, Sweden

PublishedAug 16, 2026

Duration18:07

Views6K

LocationHelsingborg, Sweden

Sunsets and solo sailingNova Loman troubleshoots a faulty headsail furler while planning a 56-mile passage along the Swedish coast.Aug 9, 2026 · Dragør, Denmark

PublishedAug 9, 2026

Duration15:04

Views2K

LocationDragør, Denmark

Exploring a stunning Swedish village and solo sailing to FalsterboNova Loman navigates light winds and ferry traffic while sailing from Kåseberga to the Falsterbo bridge.Aug 2, 2026 · Ystads kommun, Sweden

PublishedAug 2, 2026

Duration24:34

Views4K

LocationYstads kommun, Sweden

Solo sailing across HanöbuktenNova Loman navigates a malfunctioning headsail furler while solo sailing across the bay of Hanöbukten, Sweden.Jul 26, 2026 · Sölvesborgs kommun, Sweden

PublishedJul 26, 2026

Duration19:36

Views6K

LocationSölvesborgs kommun, Sweden

Furler troubles and midsummer funNova Loman troubleshoots a jammed headsail furler and manages anchor holding in the Baltic Sea.Jul 19, 2026 · The Baltic Sea

PublishedJul 19, 2026

Duration21:35

Views3K

LocationThe Baltic Sea

Sailing next to a moose! 🫎⛵️ Nova Loman motors 20 miles to Kalmar to charge a depleted electric motor battery.Jul 12, 2026

PublishedJul 12, 2026

Duration20:31

Views2K

Early mornings and heavy rainsA solar halo versus corona explained: one predicts foul weather, the other does not.Jul 5, 2026 · Stockholm, Sweden

PublishedJul 5, 2026

Duration28:52

Views3K

LocationStockholm, Sweden

Tearful farewells and beautiful anchoragesSolo sailor departs Nynäshamn southbound, navigating Baltic fog, shoals, and persistent headwinds near Oxelösund.Jun 28, 2026 · Oxelösund, Sweden

PublishedJun 28, 2026

Duration24:11

Views5K

LocationOxelösund, Sweden

A solo sailor and her final prep for adventure Part 2A solo sailor repairs a leaking chain plate by drying the balsa core and applying glass fiber filler.Jun 21, 2026

PublishedJun 21, 2026

Duration19:49

Views2K

A solo sailor and her final prep for adventure Part 1Nova Loman repairs leaking water tanks, installs new acrylic windows, and upgrades cabin mattresses during boat refit.Jun 14, 2026 · Nynäshamn, Sweden

PublishedJun 14, 2026

Duration22:52

Views4K

LocationNynäshamn, Sweden

Cold sail through a gusty archipelago Reefing the genoa early helps manage sudden, powerful gusts during early-season sailing in cold, inconsistent winds.Jun 7, 2026 · Winterharbour, Vancouver Island, Canada

PublishedJun 7, 2026

Duration10:27

Views3K

LocationWinterharbour, Vancouver Island, Canada

Chilly april sail. Solo through lock, bridges and narrow canalsSolo Stockholm departure through a paid lock and pre-booked bridge, first sail of the season.May 31, 2026 · Stockholm, Sweden

PublishedMay 31, 2026

Duration18:09

Views4K

LocationStockholm, Sweden

I'm back! And getting ready to sail southNova Loman fabricates custom protective covers for winches, windlass, and autopilot to mitigate desert sand damage.May 24, 2026 · Stockholm, Sweden

PublishedMay 24, 2026

Duration17:44

Views6K

LocationStockholm, Sweden

Two days of tacking in 5˚C and good bye for nowNova Loman navigates a 1970s sailboat to winter harbor, coordinating a bridge opening during cold October conditions.Nov 16, 2025

PublishedNov 16, 2025

Duration16:19

Views7K

DIY Fiberglass Hardtop for My Sailboat | No Plans, Just ChaosA DIY fiberglass hardtop is fabricated using a board mold, plastic pipe reinforcement, and polyester resin.Nov 9, 2025

PublishedNov 9, 2025

Duration22:23

Views15K

Building a Fiberglass Sailboat Hardtop (Solo DIY Boat Project)Nova Loman builds a custom sailboat hardtop by creating a wooden mold wrapped in plastic for release.Nov 2, 2025

PublishedNov 2, 2025

Duration21:44

Views8K

Fixing a Halyard and Beating the WeatherNova Loman clears a main halyard tangled in the aluminum furler profile of her 1970s sailboat.Oct 26, 2025

PublishedOct 26, 2025

Duration17:12

Views4K

Finding Peace on a Tiny Swedish Island | Sailing Life with My DogNova Loman sails her 1970s sailboat through the Swedish archipelago toward a meeting in Västra.Oct 19, 2025 · Kopparmora, Sweden

PublishedOct 19, 2025

Duration9:08

Views4K

LocationKopparmora, Sweden

Rig failure scare and archipelago islandsA loose bolt from a bathroom fixture is mistaken for a critical rigging failure while sailing.Oct 12, 2025

PublishedOct 12, 2025

Duration12:25

Views5K

No Autopilot, No Rush — Just Me, My Dog, and the SeaSolo sailor Nova Loman diverts to Nynäshamn after a tiller pilot failure and her dog's sudden illness.Oct 5, 2025 · Norrtälje kommun, Sweden

PublishedOct 5, 2025

Duration20:59

Views22K

LocationNorrtälje kommun, Sweden

Solo Sailing Estonia to Fårö with My Dog | Rough Seas & Epic SunsetNova Loman repairs a failed tiller pilot shaft on her sailboat *Sytra* before navigating heavy Baltic seas.Sep 28, 2025 · Baltic Sea

PublishedSep 28, 2025

Duration21:51

Views9K

LocationBaltic Sea

Solo Sailing from Sweden to Estonia with My Dog | Baltic Sea CrossingNova Loman navigates a solo Baltic Sea crossing from Sweden to Estonia using paper charts for backup.Sep 21, 2025 · Stockholm, Sweden

PublishedSep 21, 2025

Duration25:50

Views80K

LocationStockholm, Sweden

Solo Sailing Takes a Turn: Gale Winds & Food Poisoning Solo sailor Nova Loman navigates to Nynäshamn while suffering from severe food poisoning after an anchorage stay.Sep 14, 2025 · Sauvo, Finland

PublishedSep 14, 2025

Duration18:25

Views5K

LocationSauvo, Finland

Sunset & Night Sailing in the Stockholm Archipelago | Solo Sailing with My DogNova Loman sails her 1970s sailboat solo through the Stockholm Archipelago toward Västra during a sunset passage.Sep 7, 2025 · Värmdö kommun, Sweden

PublishedSep 7, 2025

Duration16:59

Views4K

LocationVärmdö kommun, Sweden

Life Afloat with Two Pups & a Paddleboard | A Friend comes to VisitNova Loman provisions her 1970s sailboat in Furusund with help from a friend arriving by car.Aug 31, 2025 · Österåkers kommun, Sweden

PublishedAug 31, 2025

Duration6:03

Views3K

LocationÖsteråkers kommun, Sweden

Too Sick to Sail… But I Did Anyway | Stockholm Archipelago VlogNova Loman navigates the Stockholm Archipelago while ill, prioritizing cellular reception and rest over reaching Norrtälje.Aug 24, 2025 · Värmdö kommun, Sweden

PublishedAug 24, 2025

Duration31:13

Views17K

LocationVärmdö kommun, Sweden

Hitch-hiking by boat, seals and sunsetsNova Loman attempts to silence a stainless steel sewage-pipe mast by testing various internal sound-dampening materials.Aug 17, 2025 · Torsby, Sweden

PublishedAug 17, 2025

Duration13:56

Views2K

LocationTorsby, Sweden

Finding a safe place to leave the boat and peacefully cruising the archipelagoNova Loman secures her boat at Vestura to meet family while planning sail modifications for easier reefing.Aug 11, 2025

PublishedAug 11, 2025

Duration14:01

Views4K

30kn of wind and paper chart navigationNova Loman navigates a 7-ton sailboat through 30-knot winds using paper charts and visual transit lines.Aug 3, 2025

PublishedAug 3, 2025

Duration19:28

Views3K

Island hopping during a rainy summerNova Loman navigates the Stockholm archipelago in an OE32 while managing frequent GPS signal interference.Jul 27, 2025 · Björkås, Sweden

PublishedJul 27, 2025

Duration13:39

Views2K

LocationBjörkås, Sweden

Two single handed sailors foraging for food and enduring some very wet weatherNova Loman dampens rattling mast cables by filling a DIY sewage-pipe mast with packing chips.Jul 20, 2025

PublishedJul 20, 2025

Duration14:31

Views3K

Narrow passages, windy seas and a seasick dogNova Loman navigates a 1.5-meter draft sailboat through a narrow Baltic channel to reach a protected anchorage.Jul 13, 2025

PublishedJul 13, 2025

Duration17:25

Views3K

Three solosailors, midsummer fun and general boating around.Nova Loman secures her boat with a Scandinavian mooring before weathering 60-knot gusts in the Swedish archipelago.Jul 6, 2025

PublishedJul 6, 2025

Duration19:14

Views7K

Finally leaving the mainland after three weeks on the hardNova Lohman navigates a shallow, rock-strewn channel in the Swedish archipelago to reach a mooring buoy at Nottare.Jun 29, 2025 · Skärmarö, Sweden

PublishedJun 29, 2025

Duration11:35

Views2K

LocationSkärmarö, Sweden

Three weeks at the boatyard - Part 2Nova Loman installs a dedicated galley through-hull and repaints the hull before splashing her sailboat.Jun 22, 2025

PublishedJun 22, 2025

Duration27:25

Views2K

Hauling out! Three weeks at the boatyard - Part 1Nova Loman repairs fiberglass deck cracks and re-beds stanchions during a three-week haul-out period.Jun 15, 2025

PublishedJun 15, 2025

Duration20:17

Views2K

DIY mast removal - Getting ready for the boatyardNova Loman removes the mast from her 1970s sailboat using a self-service crane in Sweden.Jun 8, 2025

PublishedJun 8, 2025

Duration8:15

Views1K

Surprised by 40kn of wind while cruising the Archipelago of StockholmNova Loman encounters 40-knot winds during a passage through the Stockholm archipelago with her dog Neno.Jun 1, 2025 · Skärmarö, Sweden

PublishedJun 1, 2025

Duration5:55

Views5K

LocationSkärmarö, Sweden

Cold April morning - sailing towards the boatyardNova Lohman sails her 1970s vessel toward Nynäshamn while managing 20-knot winds and cold temperatures.May 25, 2025

PublishedMay 25, 2025

Duration8:49

Views2K

Cold Mornings & Quiet Miles | Solo Sailing South for Haul-OutNova Lohman navigates the Swedish archipelago south toward a haul-out in her 1970s sailboat.May 18, 2025 · Stockholm, Sweden

PublishedMay 18, 2025

Duration10:10

Views2K

LocationStockholm, Sweden

Spring Sailing Begins! Solo Through Lock & Bridges with My DogNova Loman navigates her 1970s sailboat through Swedish bridges and locks after 190 days in winter storage.May 11, 2025

PublishedMay 11, 2025

Duration9:38

Views2K

Building a Closet in My Boat | Long Overdue Boat Project!Nova Loman builds a custom plywood closet in her boat by templating irregular spaces with wooden strips.May 4, 2025

PublishedMay 4, 2025

Duration36:02

Views1K

Solo Sailing Winter Life | DIY Boat Galley UpgradesNova Loman restores boat galley countertops by sanding, applying mahogany wood dye, and installing custom fiddle rails.Apr 20, 2025

PublishedApr 20, 2025

Duration25:33

Views2K

Galley renovations - Part 1Nova Loman restores oxidized galley copper using vinegar, abrasive sponges, and a protective clear coat sealant.Apr 11, 2025 · Winter Harbor, United States

PublishedApr 11, 2025

Duration32:44

Views1K

LocationWinter Harbor, United States

Winter Boat Life in Stockholm | Cozy Days & Snowy Adventures ❄️⛵Nova Loman manages winter living aboard her boat in Stockholm, including manual water refills and composting toilet maintenance.Mar 21, 2025 · Stockholm, Sweden

PublishedMar 21, 2025

Duration13:56

Views2K

LocationStockholm, Sweden

Welcome Aboard: 8 Years of Sailing in 3 Minutes - with My DogNova Loman cruises the Baltic Sea and beyond aboard her 1973 OE32, Citra.Feb 5, 2025 · Stockholm, Sweden

PublishedFeb 5, 2025

Duration3:02

Views6K

LocationStockholm, Sweden

Winterizing My Sailboat: Insulation & Snow Cover at 59° NorthNova Loman insulates windows and installs protective canvas covers to winterize her sailboat in Stockholm, Sweden.Jan 19, 2025 · Stockholm, Sweden

PublishedJan 19, 2025

Duration10:46

Views3K

LocationStockholm, Sweden

Final Sail of the Season | Solo Sailing with My Dog in Stockholm ArchipelagoNova Loman navigates a bridge and lock solo while sailing her 1970s sailboat toward Stockholm, Sweden.Jan 12, 2025 · Skärmarö, Sweden

PublishedJan 12, 2025

Duration16:17

Views2K

LocationSkärmarö, Sweden

Solo Sailing to Winter Harbor: Island Stopover & Boat Handling TipsNova Loman shares solo boat handling techniques and harbor arrival preparations while returning to her Stockholm winter harbor.Jan 5, 2025 · Winter Harbor, United States

PublishedJan 5, 2025

Duration21:57

Views3K

LocationWinter Harbor, United States

Solo Sailing the Stockholm Archipelago: Autumn Magic & Northern Lights with My Dog! 🌌⛵🐾Nova Loman sails solo in the Stockholm Archipelago to view the northern lights during a solar storm.Dec 29, 2024 · Björkås, Sweden

PublishedDec 29, 2024

Duration11:50

Views2K

LocationBjörkås, Sweden

The beginning of the end: Savoring the Last Days of Sailing before winter arrivesNova Lohman navigates the Swedish archipelago in October, mooring her sailboat against a rocky cliff at sunset.Dec 22, 2024 · Nynäshamn, Sweden

PublishedDec 22, 2024

Duration13:13

Views4K

LocationNynäshamn, Sweden

Hauling Out, Winter Tent Build & Chilly Dinghy Sailing 🌊❄️ | Summer Sailing MemoriesNova helps haul out a leaky Smaragd sailboat and prepares for cold-weather dinghy sailing in Sweden.Dec 11, 2024 · Stockholm, Sweden

PublishedDec 11, 2024

Duration14:22

Views2K

LocationStockholm, Sweden

Becalmed on the Baltic: Just my dog and INova Loman completes a solo Baltic Sea passage by timing her departure to avoid a late-September gale.Nov 24, 2024 · Baltic Sea

PublishedNov 24, 2024

Duration22:04

Views4K

LocationBaltic Sea

Solo Sailing to Fårö: Exploring My Favorite Spots in Sweden 🌊⛵ SMAS E12Nova sails to Fårö, Sweden, to visit the historic fishing village of Helgumannen and the Digihuvud rock field.Nov 17, 2024 · Gotland Municipality, Sweden

PublishedNov 17, 2024

Duration19:26

Views3K

LocationGotland Municipality, Sweden

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