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Nova Loman, sailing solo with her dog Neno aboard her 1970s sailboat *Sytra*, experiences a tiller pilot failure while approaching a harbor.1:55 After disassembling the unit, she identifies a mechanical failure in the shaft connection between the motor and the steering arm, rendering the device unrepairable without replacement parts.3:06 During a subsequent passage from Kalmar toward Fårö, Loman encounters stronger-than-forecast winds, forcing her to sail with two reefs in the main and a partially furled genoa.6:31 Despite the heavy conditions and shipping lane traffic, the boat maintains speeds of 7 to 7.5 knots.9:02 Loman navigates through rain, reduced visibility, and heavy swell, eventually anchoring in a sheltered bay to allow her dog to recover from the motion.19:21 The passage highlights the challenges of solo watch-keeping and the necessity of reefing early in unpredictable Baltic conditions.

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