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Nova Lohman departs for a 60-to-70-mile solo passage from the Swedish archipelago to Fårö in mid-September.0:18 The night sail begins at 2:45 a.m. with calm conditions, requiring the engine until the wind fills in to 10–15 knots with potential 20-knot gusts.1:16 The route crosses a high-speed ferry lane and a traffic zone, though no other vessels are sighted during the transit.3:39 Lohman maintains an average speed of 5.5 knots, occasionally reaching higher speeds, while managing the boat and her dog, Neno.6:27 During the passage, she attempts to deploy a whisker pole to stabilize the flapping sail but abandons the effort due to the wind shifting.4:33 The boat experiences significant rolling motion in the open water.6:31 After reaching the halfway point, she reefs the sails to improve the boat's motion and comfort.9:29 The passage concludes with an arrival at Fårö, where she plans to stay for over a week.13:07

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