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Too Sick to Sail… But I Did Anyway | Stockholm Archipelago Vlog
24 August 2025 · 31 min · 16K views · Stockholm Archipelago
What this video covers
Nova Loman, a solo sailor, navigates the Stockholm Archipelago while suffering from a persistent cold and fever.▶ 0:22 Despite her initial goal to reach Norrtälje for supplies, she repeatedly alters her plans to prioritize rest and reliable cellular reception for work.▶ 1:37 She manages short, low-energy passages between anchorages, often opting to motor in light winds to avoid the physical exertion of tacking.▶ 11:00 During one passage in thick fog, she misidentifies channel markers as fishing gear but successfully reverses course to avoid running aground.▶ 20:28 She eventually anchors near a road in a secure, well-connected spot to recover, concluding that sailing while ill is counterproductive.▶ 28:17 Her dog, Neno, accompanies her throughout the trip, including a brief incident where he falls off their paddleboard.▶ 7:28 The experience highlights the difficulty of maintaining a sailing schedule while managing illness and the necessity of choosing anchorages based on safety and infrastructure rather than distance goals.
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