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Nova Loman navigates the archipelago under a double-reefed mainsail to manage high winds during a 15-nautical-mile passage.0:39 She chooses to sail without the headsail to avoid frequent jibing, which is complicated by the boat's cutter stay and furling gear.2:20 To improve future reefing, she plans to sew permanent webbing rings onto the sail to replace the current manual hook system on the boom.1:23 Upon reaching Vestura, she secures the boat at a club island equipped with 5G internet, laundry facilities, and seawater access.8:08 She leaves the vessel in the care of a friend named Toby while she travels to a nearby island to stay in a rented cabin with her family.11:27 After the trip, she sails to Kalana, Estonia, to continue her northward journey.13:21

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