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· juil. 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 août 2026

Publié23 août 2026

Durée21:04

Vues5K

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

Publié9 août 2026

Durée17:21

Vues9K

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 juil. 2026 · Kuah, Malaysia

Publié26 juil. 2026

Durée14:21

Vues5K

LieuKuah, 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 juil. 2026 · Haad Farang, Thailand

Publié12 juil. 2026

Durée11:22

Vues2K

LieuHaad 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 juin 2026 · Ban Bo Pong, Thailand

Publié28 juin 2026

Durée27:23

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LieuBan 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 juin 2026 · somewhere in the Andaman Sea between Langkawi and Phuket

Publié21 juin 2026

Durée9:59

Vues3K

Lieusomewhere 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 juin 2026 · Langkawi, Malaysia

Publié14 juin 2026

Durée12:07

Vues3K

LieuLangkawi, 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 juin 2026 · Pangkor Island, Malaysia

Publié7 juin 2026

Durée16:29

Vues3K

LieuPangkor 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 mai 2026 · Singapore Strait

Publié31 mai 2026

Durée21:21

Vues3K

LieuSingapore 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 mai 2026 · Johor Bahru, Malaysia

Publié24 mai 2026

Durée9:13

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LieuJohor 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 mai 2026 · Johor Bahru, Malaysia

Publié17 mai 2026

Durée9:01

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LieuJohor 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 mai 2026 · South China Sea

Publié3 mai 2026

Durée12:47

Vues8K

LieuSouth 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 avr. 2026 · Riau Islands, Indonesia

Publié19 avr. 2026

Durée12:49

Vues8K

LieuRiau 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 avr. 2026 · Indonesia

Publié5 avr. 2026

Durée13:06

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LieuIndonesia

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 mars 2026 · Anambas Islands

Publié22 mars 2026

Durée10:25

Vues3K

LieuAnambas 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 mars 2026 · Riau Islands, Indonesia

Publié8 mars 2026

Durée13:26

Vues3K

LieuRiau 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 févr. 2026 · Terempa, Indonesia

Publié22 févr. 2026

Durée17:53

Vues5K

LieuTerempa, 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 févr. 2026 · near the Anambas Islands

Publié8 févr. 2026

Durée10:59

Vues3K

Lieunear 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 janv. 2026 · Riau Islands, Indonesia

Publié25 janv. 2026

Durée12:34

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LieuRiau 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 janv. 2026 · Pulau Tiga,

Publié11 janv. 2026

Durée12:46

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LieuPulau 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 déc. 2025 · Padang Tengku, Malaysia

Publié28 déc. 2025

Durée22:27

Vues4K

LieuPadang 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 déc. 2025 · Kampung Air, Malaysia

Publié14 déc. 2025

Durée28:05

Vues4K

LieuKampung 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

Publié30 nov. 2025

Durée19:49

Vues5K

LieuKota 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

Publié23 nov. 2025

Durée14:17

Vues4K

LieuKota 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

Publié16 nov. 2025

Durée12:12

Vues6K

LieuTuaran, 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

Publié9 nov. 2025

Durée15:08

Vues5K

LieuKudat 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

Publié2 nov. 2025

Durée32:09

Vues6K

LieuMarudi, 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

Publié26 oct. 2025

Durée11:12

Vues8K

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

Publié19 oct. 2025

Durée10:15

Vues13K

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

Publié12 oct. 2025

Durée27:33

Vues6K

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

Publié5 oct. 2025

Durée18:30

Vues9K

LieuTenom, 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 sept. 2025 · Tenom, Malaysia

Publié28 sept. 2025

Durée20:20

Vues6K

LieuTenom, 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 sept. 2025

Publié21 sept. 2025

Durée23:55

Vues10K

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 sept. 2025 · Belaga, Malaysia

Publié14 sept. 2025

Durée11:54

Vues6K

LieuBelaga, 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 sept. 2025

Publié7 sept. 2025

Durée23:21

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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 août 2025 · Ba, Fiji

Publié31 août 2025

Durée22:07

Vues6K

LieuBa, 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 août 2025 · Tongod, Malaysia

Publié24 août 2025

Durée19:06

Vues3K

LieuTongod, 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 août 2025

Publié17 août 2025

Durée12:52

Vues8K

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 août 2025 · Kudat Division, Malaysia

Publié10 août 2025

Durée25:16

Vues10K

LieuKudat 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 août 2025 · Marudi, Malaysia

Publié3 août 2025

Durée24:19

Vues6K

LieuMarudi, 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 juil. 2025

Publié27 juil. 2025

Durée15:43

Vues21K

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 juil. 2025

Publié20 juil. 2025

Durée16:08

Vues3K

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 juil. 2025 · Naitasiri, Fiji

Publié13 juil. 2025

Durée12:42

Vues3K

LieuNaitasiri, 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 juil. 2025

Publié6 juil. 2025

Durée14:55

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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 juin 2025

Publié29 juin 2025

Durée13:27

Vues6K

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 juin 2025

Publié22 juin 2025

Durée19:48

Vues11K

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

Publié15 juin 2025

Durée24:12

Vues10K

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 juin 2025

Publié8 juin 2025

Durée7:22

Vues9K

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 juin 2025 · Tanah Jambu, Brunei

Publié1 juin 2025

Durée22:43

Vues19K

LieuTanah Jambu, Brunei

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

Publié25 mai 2025

Durée12:25

Vues6K

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 mai 2025 · Sabah, Malaysia

Publié18 mai 2025

Durée11:22

Vues5K

LieuSabah, 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 mai 2025 · Sabah, Malaysia

Publié11 mai 2025

Durée12:52

Vues6K

LieuSabah, 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 mai 2025 · West Sulawesi, Indonesia

Publié4 mai 2025

Durée19:10

Vues11K

LieuWest 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 avr. 2025

Publié27 avr. 2025

Durée10:16

Vues3K

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 avr. 2025

Publié24 avr. 2025

Durée10:13

Vues8K

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 avr. 2025

Publié20 avr. 2025

Durée10:33

Vues5K

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 avr. 2025 · West Sulawesi, Indonesia

Publié17 avr. 2025

Durée11:26

Vues4K

LieuWest 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 avr. 2025

Publié13 avr. 2025

Durée15:45

Vues4K

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 avr. 2025 · Mahakam Ulu, Indonesia

Publié10 avr. 2025

Durée12:17

Vues5K

LieuMahakam 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 avr. 2025

Publié6 avr. 2025

Durée16:43

Vues10K

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Anambas Islands1Ba, Fiji5Balikpapan, Indonesia1Ban Bo Pong, Thailand1Belaga, Malaysia1Haad Farang, Thailand1Indonesia1Johor Bahru, Malaysia2Kampung Air, Malaysia1Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia2Kuah, Malaysia1Kudat Division, Malaysia2Lahad Datu, Malaysia1Langkawi, 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