Sailing Nova Vita

We quit our jobs and decided to go cruising full-time and share our sailing adventures with you ⛵ Our sailing journey has taken us to .................... France, Atlantic Spain, Mediterranean Spain, Portugal, Gibraltar, the Balearic Islands, Sardinia, Madeira, the Azores, Wales, Ireland, and Scotland, plus the Faroe Islands, Shetland, Fair Isle, Orkney Islands, Outer Hebrides, Canary Islands, a…

Plymouth, United Kingdom· oct. 2026

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SAILING Plymouth to Fowey - Sea trials after refit - hope everything works!The crew of *Nova Vita* completed sea trials from Plymouth to Fowey following a comprehensive engine refit.2 oct. 2026 · Plymouth, United Kingdom

Publié2 oct. 2026

Durée19:04

Vues959

LieuPlymouth, United Kingdom

Binnacle electrics repair - WAGO ConnectorsWAGO lever-nut connectors replace jury-rigged binnacle wiring on Nova Vita for €4.39 a pack in Ponta Delgada.18 sept. 2026 · Ponta Delgada, Portugal

Publié18 sept. 2026

Durée13:00

Vues1K

LieuPonta Delgada, Portugal

MD2030 Saildrive bellows installation on BavariaInstalling a Volvo Penta MD2030 saildrive bellows and repairing a worn propeller shaft with a Speedy Sleeve.4 sept. 2026 · Moffat, United Kingdom

Publié4 sept. 2026

Durée16:10

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LieuMoffat, United Kingdom

Azores to UK 2026 : Pt 3 : ARRIVAL in PLMYOUTHNova Vita completes a 1,400-mile passage from the Azores to Plymouth using radar and AIS for safety.26 août 2026 · North Atlantic Ocean

Publié26 août 2026

Durée23:54

Vues2K

LieuNorth Atlantic Ocean

MD2030 Damper plate repairMD2030 damper plate rubber inserts replaced for £80 using EU Rubber parts instead of a £1,500 assembly.20 août 2026 · Moffat, United Kingdom

Publié20 août 2026

Durée11:15

Vues382

LieuMoffat, United Kingdom

SAILING Azores to UK 2026 - part 2Nova Vita transits the North Atlantic toward Plymouth, UK, while testing Lomo foul-weather gear in variable conditions.12 août 2026 · Atlantic Ocean

Publié12 août 2026

Durée17:47

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LieuAtlantic Ocean

SAILING - Azores to UK 2026 - part 1The crew of Nova Vita routes west of the Azores High to maintain wind-powered sailing toward Plymouth.25 juil. 2026 · Azores

Publié25 juil. 2026

Durée18:08

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Ponta Delgada Fireworks New Year 2026Nova Vita rings in 2026 at Ponta Delgada's New Year fireworks.1 janv. 2026 · Ponta Delgada, Portugal

Publié1 janv. 2026

Durée10:57

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LieuPonta Delgada, Portugal

SAILING the AZORES - Horta to Sao Miguel - FOULED ANCHORA Lofrans Cobra windlass fails at 14 months while a fouled anchor delays departure from Horta.23 déc. 2025 · Ponta Delgada, Portugal

Publié23 déc. 2025

Durée13:40

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LieuPonta Delgada, Portugal

Atlantic crossing - WEST to EAST - Arrival in HORTA - Pt 5A damaged shroud repaired with Dyneema stretches a Caribbean-to-Azores crossing to 28 days.9 déc. 2025 · Horta (Matriz), Portugal

Publié9 déc. 2025

Durée21:37

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LieuHorta (Matriz), Portugal

Atlantic crossing - WEST to EAST - RIGGING AND INSTRUMENT BREAKAGES! - Pt 4A crew reinforces a broken shroud with Dyneema and sails under headsail only to preserve the rig.25 nov. 2025 · Atlantic Ocean

Publié25 nov. 2025

Durée18:42

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LieuAtlantic Ocean

MIXED UP WEATHER - ATLANTIC crossing - WEST to EAST- part 3The crew of *Nova Vita* navigates shifting Atlantic weather systems and equipment failures during a passage to the Azores.11 nov. 2025 · Atlantic Ocean

Publié11 nov. 2025

Durée20:24

Vues990

LieuAtlantic Ocean

Atlantic crossing -WEST to EAST - Part 2 - calm and gentle sailingThe Bavaria Yachts 36 *Nova Vita* maintains a slow pace during an Atlantic crossing due to light winds.29 oct. 2025 · Atlantic Ocean

Publié29 oct. 2025

Durée16:10

Vues783

LieuAtlantic Ocean

Atlantic Crossing - WEST to EAST - Part 1 - and away we go...The crew of *Nova Vita* navigates light winds and sargassum during the first five days of a transatlantic.15 oct. 2025 · Atlantic Ocean

Publié15 oct. 2025

Durée19:38

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LieuAtlantic Ocean

ABANDONED TRIP ACROSS THE ATLANTIC - Caribbean to AzoresA crew aborts an Atlantic crossing after wind vane failure and severe squalls necessitate returning to port.1 oct. 2025 · Caribbean

Publié1 oct. 2025

Durée17:54

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LieuCaribbean

WE SAILED OVERNIGHT from Antigua to St MartinNova Vita completed a 101-mile overnight passage from Antigua to Saint Martin in 28 hours.21 sept. 2025 · Swetes, Antigua and Barbuda

Publié21 sept. 2025

Durée14:30

Vues235

LieuSwetes, Antigua and Barbuda

DESERTED BEACH and SQUALL DODGING - Sailing to BARBUDA and back to AntiguaNova Vita navigates the 35-mile passage from Antigua to Barbuda while managing rain squalls and shallow depths.7 sept. 2025 · Swetes, Antigua and Barbuda

Publié7 sept. 2025

Durée11:55

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LieuSwetes, Antigua and Barbuda

INCREDIBLE SAILING between islands using WINDVANE STEERINGNova Vita completes a 48-mile passage from Guadeloupe to Antigua using windvane steering in 25-knot winds.24 août 2025 · Caribbean Sea

Publié24 août 2025

Durée15:04

Vues192

LieuCaribbean Sea

Sailing fail - Dominica to Guadeloupe - MOTORING ALL DAY!Nova Vita motors 40 nautical miles from Dominica to Marina Bas-du-Fort in Guadeloupe due to light winds.10 août 2025 · Le Gosier, France

Publié10 août 2025

Durée10:57

Vues202

LieuLe Gosier, France

SAILING IN THE CARIBBEAN - Iles des Saintes to DominicaNova Vita anchors in Prince Rupert Bay, Dominica, after a light-wind passage from Iles des Saintes.27 juil. 2025 · Terre-de-Haut, France

Publié27 juil. 2025

Durée12:26

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LieuTerre-de-Haut, France

FORT NAPOLÉON - Îles des Saintes - GUADELOUPENova Vita's crew pays 7 euros to tour Fort Napoléon at Îles des Saintes, Guadeloupe.13 juil. 2025 · Terre-de-Haut, France

Publié13 juil. 2025

Durée23:25

Vues202

LieuTerre-de-Haut, France

SAILING Roseau, DOMINICA to Iles des Saintes, GUADELOUPE,Nova Vita sails 38 miles from Roseau to Terre-de-Haut, averaging 18 to 20 knots of wind.29 juin 2025

Publié29 juin 2025

Durée10:54

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SAILING - NEW WINDVANE - Martinique to DominicaNova Vita tests a new South Atlantic self-steering system during a passage from Martinique to Dominica.15 juin 2025

Publié15 juin 2025

Durée10:39

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SAILING MARTINIQUE - getting SOAKED - Fort de France to St PierreNova Vita transits the coast of Martinique, securing a mooring buoy in Saint-Pierre via VHF channel 9.1 juin 2025 · Le Lamentin, France

Publié1 juin 2025

Durée12:06

Vues633

LieuLe Lamentin, France

DINGHY, lunch, and a QUICK WALK around FORT DE FRANCE, MartiniqueAlison and John secure their dinghy with a long cable at the Fort-de-France town dock.18 mai 2025 · Fort-de-France, France

Publié18 mai 2025

Durée17:22

Vues200

LieuFort-de-France, France

SAILING from Martinique to St LuciaNova Vita completes a 25-mile passage from Martinique to Rodney Bay, St Lucia, using pre-registered digital customs forms.4 mai 2025 · Fond Staint Jacques, Saint Lucia

Publié4 mai 2025

Durée20:57

Vues581

LieuFond Staint Jacques, Saint Lucia

SAILING THE ATLANTIC OCEAN - PT4 - WE MADE IT!Nova Vita completes a 21-day Atlantic crossing using paper charts and manual steering after total electrical failure.20 avr. 2025 · Atlantic Ocean

Publié20 avr. 2025

Durée20:24

Vues2K

LieuAtlantic Ocean

SAILING THE ATLANTIC - PT3 - GEAR FAILURE and NO POWERA Bavaria sailboat crew manages a total electrical failure and battery fire risk during an Atlantic crossing.13 avr. 2025 · Atlantic Ocean

Publié13 avr. 2025

Durée24:19

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SAILING the ATLANTIC OCEAN - PT2 - steering problems!The crew of Nova Vita cleared sargassum weed from their rudder by cycling the engine in reverse.6 avr. 2025 · Atlantic Ocean

Publié6 avr. 2025

Durée29:22

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LieuAtlantic Ocean

SAILING the ATLANTIC OCEAN - PT1- Leaving MINDELO, CAPE VERDENova Vita crew hand-steers across the Atlantic after both the wind vane and Raymarine autopilot fail.30 mars 2025 · Atlantic Ocean

Publié30 mars 2025

Durée25:24

Vues6K

LieuAtlantic Ocean

SAILING OFFSHORE - Canary Islands to Cape Verde Islands pt2The crew of Nova Vita completes a 900-mile passage to Mindelo, Cape Verde, despite persistent light winds.16 mars 2025 · Atlantic Ocean

Publié16 mars 2025

Durée22:48

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LieuAtlantic Ocean

SAILING OFFSHORE - Canary Islands to Cape Verde Islands pt1A 400-mile passage from Gran Tarajal to Cape Verde involves light winds, lightning storms, and sail repairs.2 mars 2025 · Atlantic Ocean

Publié2 mars 2025

Durée26:55

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LieuAtlantic Ocean

"Crazy Beautiful SAILING" in the CANARY ISLANDSNova Vita sails from Lanzarote to Gran Tarajal, Fuerteventura, encountering 30-knot gusts in a coastal acceleration zone.16 févr. 2025 · La Oliva, Spain

Publié16 févr. 2025

Durée13:29

Vues1K

LieuLa Oliva, Spain

OFFSHORE SAILING - Ponta Delgada, AZORES to Porto Santo, MADEIRANova Vita completes a 550-mile passage from the Azores to Porto Santo, Madeira, in four days.2 févr. 2025 · Atlantic Ocean

Publié2 févr. 2025

Durée26:22

Vues2K

LieuAtlantic Ocean

SAILING OFFSHORE - Isles of Scilly to the AZORES (2/2)A Bavaria 36 takes 14 days Isles of Scilly to Ponta Delgada, motoring 24 hours after drifting in the Azorean Current.19 janv. 2025 · Atlantic Ocean

Publié19 janv. 2025

Durée38:04

Vues7K

LieuAtlantic Ocean

SAILING OFFSHORE - Isles of Scilly to the AZORES 2024 (1/2)Nova Vita sails 1,200 miles from the Isles of Scilly to the Azores using Navionics for routing.12 janv. 2025 · Atlantic Ocean

Publié12 janv. 2025

Durée33:26

Vues8K

LieuAtlantic Ocean

OVERNIGHT SAILING - Wales to the Isles of ScillyNova Vita completes a 125-mile passage from Milford Haven to St. Mary’s, Isles of Scilly, during spring tides.29 déc. 2024 · Hugh Town, United Kingdom

Publié29 déc. 2024

Durée21:53

Vues4K

LieuHugh Town, United Kingdom

SAILING from Dun Laoghaire, IRELAND to Dale, WALESNova Vita completes a 111-mile passage from Dun Laoghaire to Dale, Wales, in 24 hours.15 déc. 2024 · Irish Sea

Publié15 déc. 2024

Durée15:38

Vues2K

LieuIrish Sea

SAILING from Largs, Scotland to Dun Laoghaire, IrelandNova Vita diverted to Dun Laoghaire Marina after unreliable wind forecasts disrupted a passage toward Milford Haven.1 déc. 2024 · Scotland, United Kingdom

Publié1 déc. 2024

Durée17:36

Vues2K

LieuScotland, United Kingdom

SAILING Gigha to Campbeltown to LargsA vessel navigates from Gigha to Campbeltown and Largs, encountering light winds and calm seas near Kintyre.17 nov. 2024 · Ardminish, United Kingdom

Publié17 nov. 2024

Durée15:13

Vues806

LieuArdminish, United Kingdom

FANTASTIC SAILING - Tobermory to GighaThe crew of *Nova Vita* repaired a jammed headsail furler after a 12-hour passage to Gigha, Scotland.20 oct. 2024 · Ardeonaig, United Kingdom

Publié20 oct. 2024

Durée32:42

Vues697

LieuArdeonaig, United Kingdom

SAILING with dolphins - Tarbert to Tobermory.Nova Vita completes an 86-nautical-mile passage from East Loch Tarbert to Tobermory in 15 hours.6 oct. 2024 · Eyre, United Kingdom

Publié6 oct. 2024

Durée17:54

Vues450

LieuEyre, United Kingdom

EASY DOWNWIND SAILING - Stornoway to TarbertNova Vita sails downwind from Stornoway to Tarbert using only a headsail to navigate the Outer Hebrides.22 sept. 2024 · Sollas, United Kingdom

Publié22 sept. 2024

Durée8:52

Vues306

LieuSollas, United Kingdom

OVERNIGHT SAILING - Tobermory to TarbertNova Vita sails from Tobermory to Tarbert, utilizing overnight wind to complete the passage before calm weather.25 août 2024 · Sollas, United Kingdom

Publié25 août 2024

Durée15:13

Vues427

LieuSollas, United Kingdom

SAILING from Loch Tarbert to Stornoway [ PLANS CHANGED ]Nova Vita diverts to Stornoway Marina after light winds and poor sea states force a course change.25 août 2024 · Sollas, United Kingdom

Publié25 août 2024

Durée10:11

Vues95

LieuSollas, United Kingdom

The day we DID NOT sail to Rum!Nova Vita returns to Tobermory after light winds and quartering swells prevent a passage to Rum.4 août 2024 · Salen, United Kingdom

Publié4 août 2024

Durée6:58

Vues261

LieuSalen, United Kingdom

Loch Spelve to Tobermory - still no wind and a diesel leak!Nova Vita transits the Sound of Mull while managing a diesel leak from a fuel filter housing.21 juil. 2024 · Salen, United Kingdom

Publié21 juil. 2024

Durée6:44

Vues193

LieuSalen, United Kingdom

Gigha To Loch Spelve - no wind today.Nova Vita navigates the tidal currents and whirlpools of the Sound of Luing en route to Loch Spelve.7 juil. 2024 · Toberonochy, United Kingdom

Publié7 juil. 2024

Durée11:50

Vues316

LieuToberonochy, United Kingdom

Campbeltown to Gigha round the Mull of KintyreNova Vita motors 43 miles from Campbeltown to Ardminish Bay, Gigha, in calm conditions around the Mull.23 juin 2024 · Scotland, United Kingdom

Publié23 juin 2024

Durée10:16

Vues735

LieuScotland, United Kingdom

SAILING Millport to Campbeltown - bad hair day!Nova Vita navigates variable winds and confused seas during a coastal passage from Millport to Campbeltown, Scotland.9 juin 2024 · Buteshire, United Kingdom

Publié9 juin 2024

Durée15:17

Vues528

LieuButeshire, United Kingdom

Relaxing sailing from Millport to TroonNova Vita sails from Millport to Troon for maintenance and a new anchor windlass installation.26 mai 2024 · Buteshire, United Kingdom

Publié26 mai 2024

Durée12:37

Vues851

LieuButeshire, United Kingdom

Windy sailing from Brodick Bay around Little Cumbrae.Nova Vita maintains 7 knots while sailing between Brodick Bay and Little Cumbrae in 20-knot gusts.12 mai 2024 · Buteshire, United Kingdom

Publié12 mai 2024

Durée10:54

Vues654

LieuButeshire, United Kingdom

Largs Yacht Haven to Brodick Bay. First sail of the season.The crew sails from Largs Yacht Haven to Brodick Bay using a DIY intercom for docking communication.28 avr. 2024 · Buteshire, United Kingdom

Publié28 avr. 2024

Durée16:59

Vues1K

LieuButeshire, United Kingdom

Volvo Penta MD2030 Timing Cover O-Ring Replacement | DIY ExperienceReplacing three O-rings on the Volvo Penta MD2030 throttle assembly stops a persistent engine oil leak.4 avr. 2024

Publié4 avr. 2024

Durée27:49

Vues7K

Volvo Penta MD2030 water pump replacementReplacing a Volvo Penta MD2030 water pump requires a crow’s foot spanner for the engine drain plug.12 mars 2024

Publié12 mars 2024

Durée30:47

Vues7K

Sailing to Fair Isle [ a lifelong goal ]Nova Vita moors at the Fair Isle pier after a passage from Larrick in the Shetland Islands.27 févr. 2024 · Shetland, United Kingdom

Publié27 févr. 2024

Durée12:53

Vues439

LieuShetland, United Kingdom

Sailing Shetland | Baltasound to LerwickNova Vita cruises the Shetland Islands, anchoring in Baltasound and Burravoe before rafting at Lerwick’s Victoria Pier.23 nov. 2023 · Shetland, United Kingdom

Publié23 nov. 2023

Durée23:41

Vues968

LieuShetland, United Kingdom

SAILING Faroes to Shetland passing Muckle Flugga lighthouseNova Vita sails from the Faroe Islands to Balta Sound, Shetland, navigating light winds and tide rips.4 oct. 2023 · Skopun, Faroe Islands

Publié4 oct. 2023

Durée19:18

Vues3K

LieuSkopun, Faroe Islands

Join us as we explore the breathtaking Faroe IslandsNova Vita is moored in Vágur, Faroe Islands, while the crew hikes the cliffs of Ravan and Árnafjall.12 août 2023 · Skopun, Faroe Islands

Publié12 août 2023

Durée25:06

Vues756

LieuSkopun, Faroe Islands

Sailing to the FAROE Islands from the Outer HebridesNova Vita completes a 250-mile passage from the Outer Hebrides to the Faroe Islands using fender boards.28 juil. 2023 · Skopun, Faroe Islands

Publié28 juil. 2023

Durée26:15

Vues3K

LieuSkopun, Faroe Islands

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Ardeonaig, United Kingdom1Ardminish, United Kingdom1Atlantic Ocean14Azores1Buteshire, United Kingdom6Caribbean1Caribbean Sea1Craighouse, United Kingdom1Eyre, United Kingdom1Fond Staint Jacques, Saint Lucia1Fort-de-France, France1Horta (Matriz), Portugal1Hugh Town, United Kingdom1Irish Sea1La Oliva, Spain1Le Gosier, France1Le Lamentin, France1Moffat, United Kingdom2North Atlantic Ocean1Plymouth, United Kingdom1Ponta Delgada, Portugal3Salen, United Kingdom2Scotland, United Kingdom3Shetland, United Kingdom2Skopun, Faroe Islands3Sollas, United Kingdom3Swetes, Antigua and Barbuda2Terre-de-Haut, France2Toberonochy, United Kingdom1