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Nova Loman, a solo sailor, maintains the hull of her 1970s sailboat in the Baltic Sea to manage barnacle growth and fouling.0:03 Because the vessel uses self-polishing antifouling paint, it requires consistent sailing speeds to remain clean.1:50 Recent weeks of light wind prevented the boat from reaching the necessary velocity, leading to significant marine growth on the hull.2:01 Loman inspects the underwater condition using a brush attached to a long pole before departing for a 30-mile passage.2:49 She sets the mainsail and genoa to maximize speed and attempt to polish the hull through water flow.3:03 During the transit, she manages tacking maneuvers with the furled genoa and plans to arrive at her destination by 4:00 a.m. after departing at 2:30 p.m. The trip highlights the challenges of maintaining a clean bottom in the Baltic Sea during peak barnacle season without consistent wind.5:20

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