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Nova Lohman prepares her 1970s sailboat for a transit to Nynäshamn, Sweden, to reach a work commitment by Tuesday evening.0:56 Facing a forecast of 20-knot winds and choppy seas, she swaps to a smaller headsail before departing her winter harbor.2:49 The passage involves navigating locks and timed bridge openings, which she executes without incident.5:56 During the transit, the automatic bilge pump sprays her dog, Neno, causing a brief disruption.4:48 Despite temperatures hovering around 6 degrees Celsius, the vessel performs reliably, marking a contrast to the previous season when frequent equipment failures caused constant anxiety.7:14 Lohman attributes the smooth start to increased confidence and better planning.7:02 She concludes the trip by hauling the boat out for maintenance, with a scheduled splash date set for Sunday.8:11

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