Sailing Nova Vita

We quit our jobs and decided to go cruising full-time and share our sailing adventures with you ⛵ Our sailing journey has taken us to .................... France, Atlantic Spain, Mediterranean Spain, Portugal, Gibraltar, the Balearic Islands, Sardinia, Madeira, the Azores, Wales, Ireland, and Scotland, plus the Faroe Islands, Shetland, Fair Isle, Orkney Islands, Outer Hebrides, Canary Islands, a…

Moffat, United Kingdom· Sept 2026

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

Published4 Sept 2026

Duration16:10

Views82

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.26 Aug 2026 · North Atlantic Ocean

Published26 Aug 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.20 Aug 2026 · Moffat, United Kingdom

Published20 Aug 2026

Duration11:15

Views231

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.12 Aug 2026 · Atlantic Ocean

Published12 Aug 2026

Duration17:47

Views246

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.25 Jul 2026 · Azores

Published25 Jul 2026

Duration18:08

Views704

LocationAzores

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

Published1 Jan 2026

Duration10:57

Views347

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.23 Dec 2025 · Ponta Delgada, Portugal

Published23 Dec 2025

Duration13:40

Views876

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.9 Dec 2025 · Horta (Matriz), Portugal

Published9 Dec 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.25 Nov 2025 · Atlantic Ocean

Published25 Nov 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.11 Nov 2025 · Atlantic Ocean

Published11 Nov 2025

Duration20:24

Views972

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.29 Oct 2025 · Atlantic Ocean

Published29 Oct 2025

Duration16:10

Views762

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.15 Oct 2025 · Atlantic Ocean

Published15 Oct 2025

Duration19:38

Views968

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.1 Oct 2025 · Caribbean

Published1 Oct 2025

Duration17:54

Views751

LocationCaribbean

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

Published21 Sept 2025

Duration14:30

Views234

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.7 Sept 2025 · Swetes, Antigua and Barbuda

Published7 Sept 2025

Duration11:55

Views291

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.24 Aug 2025 · Caribbean Sea

Published24 Aug 2025

Duration15:04

Views189

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.10 Aug 2025 · Le Gosier, France

Published10 Aug 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.27 Jul 2025 · Terre-de-Haut, France

Published27 Jul 2025

Duration12:26

Views193

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.13 Jul 2025 · Terre-de-Haut, France

Published13 Jul 2025

Duration23:25

Views195

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.29 Jun 2025

Published29 Jun 2025

Duration10:54

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

Published15 Jun 2025

Duration10:39

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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 9.1 Jun 2025 · Le Lamentin, France

Published1 Jun 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.18 May 2025 · Fort-de-France, France

Published18 May 2025

Duration17:22

Views197

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.4 May 2025 · Fond Staint Jacques, Saint Lucia

Published4 May 2025

Duration20:57

Views562

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.20 Apr 2025 · Atlantic Ocean

Published20 Apr 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.13 Apr 2025 · Atlantic Ocean

Published13 Apr 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.6 Apr 2025 · Atlantic Ocean

Published6 Apr 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.30 Mar 2025 · Atlantic Ocean

Published30 Mar 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.16 Mar 2025 · Atlantic Ocean

Published16 Mar 2025

Duration22:48

Views1K

LocationAtlantic Ocean

SAILING OFFSHORE - Canary Islands to Cape Verde Islands pt12 Mar 2025

Published2 Mar 2025

Duration26:55

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"Crazy Beautiful SAILING" in the CANARY ISLANDS16 Feb 2025

Published16 Feb 2025

Duration13:29

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OFFSHORE SAILING - Ponta Delgada, AZORES to Porto Santo, MADEIRA2 Feb 2025

Published2 Feb 2025

Duration26:22

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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.19 Jan 2025 · Atlantic Ocean

Published19 Jan 2025

Duration38:04

Views7K

LocationAtlantic Ocean

SAILING OFFSHORE - Isles of Scilly to the AZORES 2024 (1/2)12 Jan 2025

Published12 Jan 2025

Duration33:26

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OVERNIGHT SAILING - Wales to the Isles of Scilly29 Dec 2024

Published29 Dec 2024

Duration21:53

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SAILING from Dun Laoghaire, IRELAND to Dale, WALES15 Dec 2024

Published15 Dec 2024

Duration15:38

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SAILING from Largs, Scotland to Dun Laoghaire, Ireland1 Dec 2024

Published1 Dec 2024

Duration17:36

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SAILING Gigha to Campbeltown to Largs17 Nov 2024

Published17 Nov 2024

Duration15:13

Views802

FANTASTIC SAILING - Tobermory to Gigha20 Oct 2024

Published20 Oct 2024

Duration32:42

Views693

SAILING with dolphins - Tarbert to Tobermory.6 Oct 2024

Published6 Oct 2024

Duration17:54

Views449

EASY DOWNWIND SAILING - Stornoway to Tarbert22 Sept 2024

Published22 Sept 2024

Duration8:52

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OVERNIGHT SAILING - Tobermory to Tarbert25 Aug 2024

Published25 Aug 2024

Duration15:13

Views427

SAILING from Loch Tarbert to Stornoway [ PLANS CHANGED ]25 Aug 2024

Published25 Aug 2024

Duration10:11

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The day we DID NOT sail to Rum!4 Aug 2024

Published4 Aug 2024

Duration6:58

Views261

Loch Spelve to Tobermory - still no wind and a diesel leak!21 Jul 2024

Published21 Jul 2024

Duration6:44

Views193

Gigha To Loch Spelve - no wind today.7 Jul 2024

Published7 Jul 2024

Duration11:50

Views316

Campbeltown to Gigha round the Mull of Kintyre23 Jun 2024

Published23 Jun 2024

Duration10:16

Views726

SAILING Millport to Campbeltown - bad hair day!9 Jun 2024

Published9 Jun 2024

Duration15:17

Views521

Relaxing sailing from Millport to Troon26 May 2024

Published26 May 2024

Duration12:37

Views838

Windy sailing from Brodick Bay around Little Cumbrae.12 May 2024

Published12 May 2024

Duration10:54

Views646

Largs Yacht Haven to Brodick Bay. First sail of the season.28 Apr 2024

Published28 Apr 2024

Duration16:59

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Volvo Penta MD2030 Timing Cover O-Ring Replacement | DIY Experience4 Apr 2024

Published4 Apr 2024

Duration27:49

Views6K

Volvo Penta MD2030 water pump replacement12 Mar 2024

Published12 Mar 2024

Duration30:47

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Sailing to Fair Isle [ a lifelong goal ]27 Feb 2024

Published27 Feb 2024

Duration12:53

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Sailing Shetland | Baltasound to Lerwick23 Nov 2023

Published23 Nov 2023

Duration23:41

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SAILING Faroes to Shetland passing Muckle Flugga lighthouse4 Oct 2023

Published4 Oct 2023

Duration19:18

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Join us as we explore the breathtaking Faroe Islands12 Aug 2023

Published12 Aug 2023

Duration25:06

Views756

Sailing to the FAROE Islands from the Outer Hebrides28 Jul 2023

Published28 Jul 2023

Duration26:15

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The Shiant Islands: A Night of Untouched Nature and Abundant Birdlife - Remote Anchorage Adventure15 Jul 2023

Published15 Jul 2023

Duration16:08

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Hiking The Iconic Coffin Road in the Outer Hebrides29 Jun 2023

Published29 Jun 2023

Duration14:58

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