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Nova Loman, a solo sailor based in Nynäshamn, Sweden, addresses her recent anxiety regarding harbor maneuvering by conducting repeated docking drills with her father.1:13 Over the course of a day, she practices entering and exiting various slips and tight corners in a busy guest harbor, which successfully restores her confidence.3:30 Following these drills, she assists a neighbor with boat handling in the marina.4:55 Loman also performs maintenance on her 1970s sailboat, replacing a leaking galley pump and upgrading rusted galvanized gate chains at the stanchions to stainless steel.9:53 She notes that she prefers purchasing inexpensive galley pumps, as they fail at the same rate as premium models.9:30 After measuring the existing 4mm gate chains, she uses an angle grinder to cut and install the new stainless replacements.12:39 Consistent practice in varied harbor conditions effectively mitigates docking anxiety.3:41

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