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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.

The Baltic Sea· Jul 2026

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

Published19 Jul 2026

Duration21:35

Views2K

LocationThe Baltic Sea

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

Published12 Jul 2026

Duration20:31

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

Published5 Jul 2026

Duration28:52

Views3K

LocationBaltic Sea, Sweden

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

Published28 Jun 2026

Duration24:11

Views4K

LocationArchipelago outside Oxelösund, Baltic Sea, 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.21 Jun 2026

Published21 Jun 2026

Duration19:49

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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.14 Jun 2026 · Nynäshamn, Sweden

Published14 Jun 2026

Duration22:52

Views3K

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.7 Jun 2026 · Winterharbour, Vancouver Island, Canada

Published7 Jun 2026

Duration10:27

Views2K

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.31 May 2026 · Stockholm, Sweden

Published31 May 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.24 May 2026 · Stockholm, Sweden

Published24 May 2026

Duration17:44

Views5K

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.16 Nov 2025

Published16 Nov 2025

Duration16:19

Views7K

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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.9 Nov 2025

Published9 Nov 2025

Duration22:23

Views15K

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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.2 Nov 2025

Published2 Nov 2025

Duration21:44

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

Published26 Oct 2025

Duration17:12

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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.19 Oct 2025 · Stockholm Archipelago, Sweden

Published19 Oct 2025

Duration9:08

Views4K

LocationStockholm Archipelago, Sweden

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

Published12 Oct 2025

Duration12:25

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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.5 Oct 2025 · Furusund, Sweden

Published5 Oct 2025

Duration20:59

Views21K

LocationFurusund, 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.28 Sept 2025 · Baltic Sea

Published28 Sept 2025

Duration21:51

Views8K

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.21 Sept 2025 · Sweden

Published21 Sept 2025

Duration25:50

Views72K

LocationSweden

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.14 Sept 2025 · Västerö, Finland

Published14 Sept 2025

Duration18:25

Views5K

LocationVästerö, 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.7 Sept 2025 · Stockholm Archipelago, Sweden

Published7 Sept 2025

Duration16:59

Views4K

LocationStockholm Archipelago, 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.31 Aug 2025 · Furusund, Sweden

Published31 Aug 2025

Duration6:03

Views2K

LocationFurusund, 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.24 Aug 2025 · Stockholm Archipelago, Sweden

Published24 Aug 2025

Duration31:13

Views17K

LocationStockholm Archipelago, 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.17 Aug 2025 · Stockholm Archipelago, Sweden

Published17 Aug 2025

Duration13:56

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LocationStockholm Archipelago, 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.11 Aug 2025

Published11 Aug 2025

Duration14:01

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30kn of wind and paper chart navigation3 Aug 2025

Published3 Aug 2025

Duration19:28

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Island hopping during a rainy summer27 Jul 2025

Published27 Jul 2025

Duration13:39

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Two single handed sailors foraging for food and enduring some very wet weather20 Jul 2025

Published20 Jul 2025

Duration14:31

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Narrow passages, windy seas and a seasick dog13 Jul 2025

Published13 Jul 2025

Duration17:25

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Three solosailors, midsummer fun and general boating around.6 Jul 2025

Published6 Jul 2025

Duration19:14

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Finally leaving the mainland after three weeks on the hard29 Jun 2025

Published29 Jun 2025

Duration11:35

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Three weeks at the boatyard - Part 222 Jun 2025

Published22 Jun 2025

Duration27:25

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Hauling out! Three weeks at the boatyard - Part 115 Jun 2025

Published15 Jun 2025

Duration20:17

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DIY mast removal - Getting ready for the boatyard8 Jun 2025

Published8 Jun 2025

Duration8:15

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Surprised by 40kn of wind while cruising the Archipelago of Stockholm1 Jun 2025

Published1 Jun 2025

Duration5:55

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Cold April morning - sailing towards the boatyard25 May 2025

Published25 May 2025

Duration8:49

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Cold Mornings & Quiet Miles | Solo Sailing South for Haul-Out18 May 2025

Published18 May 2025

Duration10:10

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Spring Sailing Begins! Solo Through Lock & Bridges with My Dog11 May 2025

Published11 May 2025

Duration9:38

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Building a Closet in My Boat | Long Overdue Boat Project!4 May 2025

Published4 May 2025

Duration36:02

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Solo Sailing Winter Life | DIY Boat Galley Upgrades20 Apr 2025

Published20 Apr 2025

Duration25:33

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Galley renovations - Part 111 Apr 2025

Published11 Apr 2025

Duration32:44

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Winter Boat Life in Stockholm | Cozy Days & Snowy Adventures ❄️⛵21 Mar 2025

Published21 Mar 2025

Duration13:56

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Welcome Aboard: 8 Years of Sailing in 3 Minutes - with My Dog5 Feb 2025

Published5 Feb 2025

Duration3:02

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Winterizing My Sailboat: Insulation & Snow Cover at 59° North19 Jan 2025

Published19 Jan 2025

Duration10:46

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Final Sail of the Season | Solo Sailing with My Dog in Stockholm Archipelago12 Jan 2025

Published12 Jan 2025

Duration16:17

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Solo Sailing to Winter Harbor: Island Stopover & Boat Handling Tips5 Jan 2025

Published5 Jan 2025

Duration21:57

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Solo Sailing the Stockholm Archipelago: Autumn Magic & Northern Lights with My Dog! 🌌⛵🐾29 Dec 2024

Published29 Dec 2024

Duration11:50

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The beginning of the end: Savoring the Last Days of Sailing before winter arrives22 Dec 2024

Published22 Dec 2024

Duration13:13

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Hauling Out, Winter Tent Build & Chilly Dinghy Sailing 🌊❄️ | Summer Sailing Memories11 Dec 2024

Published11 Dec 2024

Duration14:22

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Becalmed on the Baltic: Just my dog and I24 Nov 2024

Published24 Nov 2024

Duration22:04

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Solo Sailing to Fårö: Exploring My Favorite Spots in Sweden 🌊⛵ SMAS E1217 Nov 2024

Published17 Nov 2024

Duration19:26

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Solo Sailing the Baltic with My Dog | Off-Season Adventure to Fårö SMAS E1110 Nov 2024

Published10 Nov 2024

Duration13:26

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Offshore Prep: Dusting Off the Windvane & Dodger Repairs SMAS E103 Nov 2024

Published3 Nov 2024

Duration5:31

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Inside My Sailboat S/Y Citra – A Perfectly Imperfect Boat Tour SMAS E920 Oct 2024

Published20 Oct 2024

Duration17:35

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Solo Sailing with My Dog While Battling a Fever | Closing Down the Club Island SMAS E816 Oct 2024

Published16 Oct 2024

Duration9:00

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Solo Sailing Stockholm Archipelago: Windvane Almost Breaks! SMAS E77 Oct 2024

Published7 Oct 2024

Duration7:54

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Solo Sailing Stockholm's Archipelago in the Sunshine | Sailing with My Dog - Nynäshamn to Nåttarö E629 Sept 2024

Published29 Sept 2024

Duration8:44

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Bringing the Boat Home & Fixing the Diesel Heater | Sailing Stockholm Part 2 SMAS E522 Sept 2024

Published22 Sept 2024

Duration11:48

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Sailing Stockholm's Archipelago: Two girls, One dog and a New Boat Adventure! Part 1 SMAS E415 Sept 2024

Published15 Sept 2024

Duration10:18

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Sailing the archipelago of Stockholm - Solo Sailing Troubles: Boat Maneuvering & Renovations SMAS E35 Sept 2024

Published5 Sept 2024

Duration18:59

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Sailing the Archipelago of Stockholm - a Visit from New Zealand SMAS E228 Aug 2024

Published28 Aug 2024

Duration11:42

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Sailing Sweden's Archipelagos with My Dog Neno | Solo Adventure Pt 1 SMAS E121 Aug 2024

Published21 Aug 2024

Duration6:43

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