Sailing NV

Ciao! We're a sailing family pursuing an unconventional dream of converting an ex Vendée Globe Open 66 race boat into a fast family cruiser. We're an English (Jo) & Italian (Timo) couple with countless ocean miles under our belts plus our son Nemo & furry son Solo. Our sailboat NV was originally designed, built & raced by famous Hungarian sailor Nándor Fa. He competed in her in the 1992 Vendée Gl…

Kuah, Malaysia· jul 2026

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How to Save Your Boat at Anchor: 2-Anchor Systems Explained | S3 Ep 20Timo and Jo demonstrate tandem and weighted two-anchor systems to improve holding power on NV.23 ago 2026

Publicado23 ago 2026

Duración21:04

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We Didn't See This Coming... | S3 Ep 19Timo recovered from leptospirosis in Langkawi, Malaysia, after contracting the infection from freshwater jungle waterfalls.9 ago 2026

Publicado9 ago 2026

Duración17:21

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A Turning Point for Our Race Boat | S3 Ep 18The crew of NV plans a major rigging replacement and refit after discovering damaged rod rigging terminals.26 jul 2026 · Kuah, Malaysia

Publicado26 jul 2026

Duración14:21

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UbicaciónKuah, Malaysia

Would You Take Your Kids In Here? | S3 Ep 17The crew of NV scrubs the hull and sails from Thailand to Langkawi, Malaysia, for a passage.12 jul 2026 · Haad Farang, Thailand

Publicado12 jul 2026

Duración11:22

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UbicaciónHaad Farang, Thailand

Sailing as a Blended Family - 3 Generations, 1 Boat | S3 Ep 16A three-generation family cruises Thailand on an Open 66, practicing safe cave free-diving and language immersion.28 jun 2026 · Ban Bo Pong, Thailand

Publicado28 jun 2026

Duración27:23

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UbicaciónBan Bo Pong, Thailand

The Adventure Is About To Get Bigger | S3 Ep 15Sailing NV clears out of Malaysia and arrives in Phuket with family joining aboard in Thailand.21 jun 2026 · somewhere in the Andaman Sea between Langkawi and Phuket

Publicado21 jun 2026

Duración9:59

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Ubicaciónsomewhere in the Andaman Sea between Langkawi and Phuket

We Found Langkawi's Hidden Paradise | S3 Ep 14Navigating the shallow, current-swept limestone channels of Langkawi requires reliable depth soundings and careful coastal exploration.14 jun 2026 · Langkawi, Malaysia

Publicado14 jun 2026

Duración12:07

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UbicaciónLangkawi, Malaysia

Should We Swap Our Sailboat for One of These? | S3 Ep 13The crew clears a fouled propeller and replaces a worn autopilot ball joint before reaching Pangkor, Malaysia.7 jun 2026 · Pangkor Island, Malaysia

Publicado7 jun 2026

Duración16:29

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UbicaciónPangkor Island, Malaysia

Family Sailing Through the Singapore & Malacca Straits | S3 Ep 12Navigating the Singapore and Malacca Straits requires constant AIS monitoring and timing transits with favorable tidal currents.31 may 2026 · Singapore Strait

Publicado31 may 2026

Duración21:21

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UbicaciónSingapore Strait

The Worst Moment To Slow Down | S3 Ep 11Cleaning hull growth and mussels in strong currents improved engine performance after a long stationary period.24 may 2026 · Johor Bahru, Malaysia

Publicado24 may 2026

Duración9:13

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UbicaciónJohor Bahru, Malaysia

Something Is Wrong With Our Boat... And Things Are Changing | S3 Ep 10The crew pauses in Johor Bahru to address aging rig issues on their Open 66.17 may 2026 · Johor Bahru, Malaysia

Publicado17 may 2026

Duración9:01

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UbicaciónJohor Bahru, Malaysia

He Jumped In… In the World’s Busiest Shipping Lane | S3 Ep 9A shipyard wedge jammed in the propeller forces an emergency stop in the South China Sea.3 may 2026 · South China Sea

Publicado3 may 2026

Duración12:47

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UbicaciónSouth China Sea

Have We Broken Our New Engine…? Right Before the World’s Busiest Shipping Lane | S3 Ep 8The engine on an Open 66 stops abruptly during a passage after a loud mechanical bang.19 abr 2026 · Riau Islands, Indonesia

Publicado19 abr 2026

Duración12:49

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UbicaciónRiau Islands, Indonesia

They always said we couldn’t do this…but we still do it. | S3 Ep 7An Open 66 with a five-meter draft navigates coral-choked Indonesian channels others said were impossible.5 abr 2026 · Indonesia

Publicado5 abr 2026

Duración13:06

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UbicaciónIndonesia

Big Risk… Big Reward | Sailing Into The Anambas | S3 Ep 6A local guide assists the deep-draft Open 66 through a narrow, reef-lined entrance in the Anambas Islands.22 mar 2026 · Anambas Islands

Publicado22 mar 2026

Duración10:25

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UbicaciónAnambas Islands

This Is Why We sail | S3 Ep 5The crew sourced diesel from a local fishing boat while exploring a remote, clean village in Natuna.8 mar 2026 · Riau Islands, Indonesia

Publicado8 mar 2026

Duración13:26

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UbicaciónRiau Islands, Indonesia

We Had To Get Out Of There | Storm Senyar Builds | S3 Ep 4A crew uses Hollyland headsets to coordinate a high-tension anchor retrieval in heavy swell and wind.22 feb 2026 · Terempa, Indonesia

Publicado22 feb 2026

Duración17:53

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UbicaciónTerempa, Indonesia

Storm Senyar Is Coming… | S3 Ep 3The crew adjusts their J prop pitch to increase speed before navigating around a developing tropical storm.8 feb 2026 · near the Anambas Islands

Publicado8 feb 2026

Duración10:59

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Ubicaciónnear the Anambas Islands

We Thought We Were Ready | S3 Ep 2The crew repaired a torn mainsail by hand over several days while underway to the Anambas Islands.25 ene 2026 · Riau Islands, Indonesia

Publicado25 ene 2026

Duración12:34

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UbicaciónRiau Islands, Indonesia

Sailing Into the Unknown – A New Chapter for Sailing NV | S3 Ep 1Deep-keel boat threads 10 miles of abandoned fishing platforms in 10-meter water off Borneo at dusk.11 ene 2026 · Pulau Tiga,

Publicado11 ene 2026

Duración12:46

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UbicaciónPulau Tiga,

How We Soundproofed Our Engine Room (Huge Noise Reduction)The crew of the Open 66 sailboat NV installs custom-fitted foam panels to soundproof the engine room.28 dic 2025 · Padang Tengku, Malaysia

Publicado28 dic 2025

Duración22:27

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UbicaciónPadang Tengku, Malaysia

We Left Our Boat for This | Wild Borneo & The Kinabatagan RiverA deep-keel boat forces a plane detour to the Kinabatangan River for a rare wild orangutan encounter.14 dic 2025 · Kampung Air, Malaysia

Publicado14 dic 2025

Duración28:05

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UbicaciónKampung Air, Malaysia

No Spare Parts? No Problem. Windlass Rebuild in Remote Borneo | S2 Ep 81A sailboat crew rebuilds a burnt-out windlass motor by sourcing custom-machined parts in Kota Kinabalu, Borneo.30 nov 2025 · Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

Publicado30 nov 2025

Duración19:49

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UbicaciónKota Kinabalu, Malaysia

Sailing into a Sea of Plastic – The Reality No One Shows You | S2 Ep 80A broken windlass and failed house batteries strand Envy in 20 metres off Kota Kinabalu.23 nov 2025 · Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

Publicado23 nov 2025

Duración14:17

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UbicaciónKota Kinabalu, Malaysia

Out of Fuel in the Middle of Nowhere | Sailing Borneo | S2 Ep 79The crew of the Open 66 NV sources diesel from a remote fishing village in Campo Baru Baru.16 nov 2025 · Tuaran, Malaysia

Publicado16 nov 2025

Duración12:12

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UbicaciónTuaran, Malaysia

The Calm Before the Breakdowns — Sailing Borneo’s Wild Coast | S2 Ep 78The crew of NV uses a custom rain catcher to supplement water supplies while cruising North Borneo.9 nov 2025 · Kudat Division, Malaysia

Publicado9 nov 2025

Duración15:08

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UbicaciónKudat Division, Malaysia

We Couldn’t Sail Until We Fixed All This! | Boat Life Fix-It Week! | S2 Ep 77Timo performs maintenance on the Open 66 NV, including autopilot repairs, deck hatch installation, and galley pump relocation.2 nov 2025 · Marudi, Malaysia

Publicado2 nov 2025

Duración32:09

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UbicaciónMarudi, Malaysia

Back in the Water - And Faster Than Ever! | S2 Ep 76A new engine installation and J-Prop propeller pitch adjustment increase the vessel's top speed to 8 knots.26 oct 2025

Publicado26 oct 2025

Duración11:12

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New Beginning - Relaunch Day Is Here! | S2 Ep 75The crew successfully repowers an Open 66 and troubleshoots a saltwater strainer airlock during initial sea trials.19 oct 2025

Publicado19 oct 2025

Duración10:15

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The Prop That Fits Any Gearbox — Here’s How | S2 Ep.74Installing a J-PROP propeller on a new gearbox requires a custom spline insert and specific spacer alignment.12 oct 2025

Publicado12 oct 2025

Duración27:33

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REPOWERED: We Finally Start Our New Engine — Will She Fire? | S2 Ep 73Installing a dual-valve RACOR filter allows for fuel filter changes without needing to bleed the system.5 oct 2025 · Tenom, Malaysia

Publicado5 oct 2025

Duración18:30

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UbicaciónTenom, Malaysia

Tips & Secrets for an Exhilarating Exhaust install | S2 Ep 72The crew of the Open 66 *NV* fabricates a custom carbon fiber through-hull for their new exhaust system.28 sep 2025 · Tenom, Malaysia

Publicado28 sep 2025

Duración20:20

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UbicaciónTenom, Malaysia

Today We Fit the New Engine: Nanni N4.65 Goes In | S2 Ep 71The crew of NV installs a 60-horsepower Nanni N4.65 diesel engine using a custom-rigged chain block system.21 sep 2025

Publicado21 sep 2025

Duración23:55

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Saildrive first! The repower officially begins | S2 Ep 70The crew of NV installs a new ZF gearbox and sail drive during a full engine repower.14 sep 2025 · Belaga, Malaysia

Publicado14 sep 2025

Duración11:54

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UbicaciónBelaga, Malaysia

If This Fails, We Sink | Installing the Engine Bed with Carbon Fibre | S2 Ep 69Timo installs a carbon fiber engine bed on NV to improve sail drive alignment and propeller clearance.7 sep 2025

Publicado7 sep 2025

Duración23:21

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The Dirtiest & Most Critical Stage of Our Engine Install | S2 Ep 68Timo removes the old engine bed on NV to prepare for a new engine installation and lamination.31 ago 2025 · Ba, Fiji

Publicado31 ago 2025

Duración22:07

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UbicaciónBa, Fiji

Essential Engine Parts for Cruising Remote Areas | S2 Ep 67The crew of the Open 66 NV upgrades their engine room with Nanni components and four years of spares.24 ago 2025 · Tongod, Malaysia

Publicado24 ago 2025

Duración19:06

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UbicaciónTongod, Malaysia

Our New Engine Has Arrived! (Nanni N4.65 Unboxing) | S2 Ep 66The crew of NV received a 59-horsepower Nanni N4.65 diesel engine and ZF saildrive for their refit.17 ago 2025

Publicado17 ago 2025

Duración12:52

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The Scary Truth Behind Our Old Engine | S2 Ep 65The crew of *NV* discovered severe, hidden corrosion in their exhaust system while replacing a Volvo engine.10 ago 2025 · Kudat Division, Malaysia

Publicado10 ago 2025

Duración25:16

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UbicaciónKudat Division, Malaysia

Prop SECRETS that are saving our engine upgrade | S2 Ep 64The crew of the Open 66 *NV* modifies their J-Prop inner core to fit a new sail drive.3 ago 2025 · Marudi, Malaysia

Publicado3 ago 2025

Duración24:19

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UbicaciónMarudi, Malaysia

Do We Take Too Many Risks? | Hauling Out Our Open 66 in Remote Borneo | S2 Ep 63The crew of NV hauls their 4.5-meter draft Open 66 in North Borneo for an engine replacement.27 jul 2025

Publicado27 jul 2025

Duración15:43

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Our Engine Is Coming… But So Is a Storm | S2 Ep 62The crew of the Open 66 NV postponed a haul-out due to forecasted 40-knot winds in Borneo.20 jul 2025

Publicado20 jul 2025

Duración16:08

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4 Essential Sailing Knots + 5 Bowline Techniques You Should KnowThe crew of NV demonstrates four essential sailing knots and five distinct techniques for tying a bowline.13 jul 2025 · Naitasiri, Fiji

Publicado13 jul 2025

Duración12:42

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UbicaciónNaitasiri, Fiji

Family fibreglass job - teaching the kids whilst waiting for the engineThe crew modifies a sailing dinghy transom using salvaged fiberglass and epoxy while anchored in Kudat, Borneo.6 jul 2025

Publicado6 jul 2025

Duración14:55

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Big Change to Our Saloon — Was It a Mistake? | S2 Ep 60Timo modifies the companionway stairs on NV to create engine room space and additional saloon seating.29 jun 2025

Publicado29 jun 2025

Duración13:27

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5 years in 20 minutes - How We Transformed Our Racing Sailboat into a Family HomeThe crew converted an Open 66 racing sailboat into a family home by repurposing ballast tanks.22 jun 2025

Publicado22 jun 2025

Duración19:48

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Our New Engine Is Too Big — Here's What We Have to Change | S2 Ep 5915 jun 2025

Publicado15 jun 2025

Duración24:12

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Our New Engine Reveal (and Why It IS the Right Choice) | S2 Ep 58Jo and Timo are repowering their Open 66, NV, with a Nanni Diesel engine for improved cruising reliability.8 jun 2025

Publicado8 jun 2025

Duración7:22

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Sailing Survivor: 7 People. 1 Dog. 1 Race Boat. Wild Borneo | S2 Ep 57The crew of NV navigates the northern coast of Borneo using sonar and visual soundings for anchoring.1 jun 2025 · Tanah Jambu, Brunei

Publicado1 jun 2025

Duración22:43

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UbicaciónTanah Jambu, Brunei

They Said We Couldn’t Cruise on This Boat… | S2 Ep 5625 may 2025

Publicado25 may 2025

Duración12:25

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We Need a New Engine… But Where Can We Haul Out? | S2 Ep 55The crew of NV secures a haul-out in Kudat, Malaysia, to facilitate a necessary engine replacement.18 may 2025 · Sabah, Malaysia

Publicado18 may 2025

Duración11:22

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UbicaciónSabah, Malaysia

Tough Choices and a Big Step Forward | S2 Ep 54The owners of the 65-foot sailboat NV plan a major engine replacement and structural engine room refit.11 may 2025 · Sabah, Malaysia

Publicado11 may 2025

Duración12:52

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UbicaciónSabah, Malaysia

WATCH THIS before you buy a boat... | S2 Ep 53The crew of NV performs recurring repairs on their 13.5-meter sailboat, including damper plate and macerator maintenance.4 may 2025 · West Sulawesi, Indonesia

Publicado4 may 2025

Duración19:10

Vistas11K

UbicaciónWest Sulawesi, Indonesia

The ideal sail plan for our OPEN 60The Open 60 NV uses three forestays and three mainsail reefs to manage 16 distinct sail configurations.27 abr 2025

Publicado27 abr 2025

Duración10:16

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Difficult times: We'll explain everything | S2 Ep 52The crew of NV considers replacing their corroded, failing engine after repeated, unsuccessful attempts at mechanical repairs.24 abr 2025

Publicado24 abr 2025

Duración10:13

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Engine rebuild time-lapse in 10 minutes!NV's engine cylinder head, heat exchanger, and water pump are refitted in a time-lapse rebuild.20 abr 2025

Publicado20 abr 2025

Duración10:33

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Marine propeller underwater installation - the ONLY prop in the WORLD that can do this!Timo installs a Marine Propeller J prop underwater on NV, adding 1.5 knots and adjustable pitch.17 abr 2025 · West Sulawesi, Indonesia

Publicado17 abr 2025

Duración11:26

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UbicaciónWest Sulawesi, Indonesia

This RIGGING INSPECTION could SAVE your MASTA thorough mast and rigging inspection identifies terminal cracks, corrosion, and hardware failures before they cause damage.13 abr 2025

Publicado13 abr 2025

Duración15:45

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Engine head Rebuild: Machining, Valve Job (Marine Diesel Engine)Timo and Jo rebuild the NV marine diesel engine head at ES Jesselton Engineering in Borneo.10 abr 2025 · Mahakam Ulu, Indonesia

Publicado10 abr 2025

Duración12:17

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UbicaciónMahakam Ulu, Indonesia

Anchor Rode Installation: The ultimate guide to installing your anchor securelyThe crew of NV replaces their anchor swivel with a shackle and adds 20m of mooring line.6 abr 2025

Publicado6 abr 2025

Duración16:43

Vistas10K

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Anambas Islands1Ba, Fiji5Ban Bo Pong, Thailand1Belaga, Malaysia1Haad Farang, Thailand1Indonesia1Johor Bahru, Malaysia2Kampung Air, Malaysia1Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia2Kuah, Malaysia1Kudat Division, Malaysia2Langkawi, Malaysia1Lautoka, Fiji2Mahakam Ulu, Indonesia1Marudi, Malaysia2Nadi, Fiji1Naitasiri, Fiji2near the Anambas Islands1Padang Tengku, Malaysia1Pangkor Island, Malaysia1Pulang Pisau, Indonesia1Pulau Tiga,1Riau Islands, Indonesia3Sabah, Malaysia2Singapore Strait1Solevu, Fiji2somewhere in the Andaman Sea between Langkawi and Phuket1South China Sea1Tanah Jambu, Brunei1Tenom, Malaysia2Terempa, Indonesia1Tongod, Malaysia1Tuaran, Malaysia1West Sulawesi, Indonesia2Yapkeusep, Vanuatu1