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SAILING Plymouth to Fowey - Sea trials after refit - hope everything works!
2. oktober 2026 · 19 min · 959 visninger · Plymouth
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Following a major refit, the crew of *Nova Vita* conducted sea trials on a 20-mile passage from Plymouth to Fowey, England. The vessel underwent extensive maintenance, including an engine and saildrive rebuild, replacement of the saildrive diaphragm, a full winch service, and the installation of new standing rigging after an inner shroud failure during a previous Atlantic crossing.0:55 On September 4, 2026, the crew departed a mooring near Southdale Marina, navigating the River Tamar and Devil’s Point before heading west into 15 to 20 knots of wind.3:24 The passage required eight tacks to reach Fowey, with the boat maintaining 6.7 knots of speed while reefed.9:04 Upon arrival, the crew secured the vessel at a pontoon in Fowey, noting a rate of £2.85 per meter per night and the availability of fresh water at Albert Quay.18:09 The refit successfully improved sail handling and engine performance, confirming the vessel's readiness for the season.15:08
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