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· 07/2026

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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.23/08/2026

Publicado23/08/2026

Duração21:04

Visualizações5K

We Didn't See This Coming... | S3 Ep 19Timo recovered from leptospirosis in Langkawi, Malaysia, after contracting the infection from freshwater jungle waterfalls.9/08/2026

Publicado9/08/2026

Duração17:21

Visualizações9K

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.26/07/2026 · Kuah, Malaysia

Publicado26/07/2026

Duração14:21

Visualizações5K

LocalizaçãoKuah, 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.12/07/2026 · Haad Farang, Thailand

Publicado12/07/2026

Duração11:22

Visualizações2K

LocalizaçãoHaad 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.28/06/2026 · Ban Bo Pong, Thailand

Publicado28/06/2026

Duração27:23

Visualizações3K

LocalizaçãoBan 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.21/06/2026 · somewhere in the Andaman Sea between Langkawi and Phuket

Publicado21/06/2026

Duração9:59

Visualizações3K

Localizaçãosomewhere 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.14/06/2026 · Langkawi, Malaysia

Publicado14/06/2026

Duração12:07

Visualizações3K

LocalizaçãoLangkawi, 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.7/06/2026 · Pangkor Island, Malaysia

Publicado7/06/2026

Duração16:29

Visualizações3K

LocalizaçãoPangkor 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.31/05/2026 · Singapore Strait

Publicado31/05/2026

Duração21:21

Visualizações3K

LocalizaçãoSingapore 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.24/05/2026 · Johor Bahru, Malaysia

Publicado24/05/2026

Duração9:13

Visualizações4K

LocalizaçãoJohor 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 66.17/05/2026 · Johor Bahru, Malaysia

Publicado17/05/2026

Duração9:01

Visualizações5K

LocalizaçãoJohor 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.3/05/2026 · South China Sea

Publicado3/05/2026

Duração12:47

Visualizações8K

LocalizaçãoSouth 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.19/04/2026 · Riau Islands, Indonesia

Publicado19/04/2026

Duração12:49

Visualizações8K

LocalizaçãoRiau 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.5/04/2026 · Indonesia

Publicado5/04/2026

Duração13:06

Visualizações4K

LocalizaçãoIndonesia

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.22/03/2026 · Anambas Islands

Publicado22/03/2026

Duração10:25

Visualizações3K

LocalizaçãoAnambas 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.8/03/2026 · Riau Islands, Indonesia

Publicado8/03/2026

Duração13:26

Visualizações3K

LocalizaçãoRiau 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.22/02/2026 · Terempa, Indonesia

Publicado22/02/2026

Duração17:53

Visualizações5K

LocalizaçãoTerempa, Indonesia

Storm Senyar Is Coming… | S3 Ep 3The crew adjusts their J prop pitch to increase speed before navigating around a developing tropical storm.8/02/2026 · near the Anambas Islands

Publicado8/02/2026

Duração10:59

Visualizações3K

Localizaçãonear 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.25/01/2026 · Riau Islands, Indonesia

Publicado25/01/2026

Duração12:34

Visualizações3K

LocalizaçãoRiau 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.11/01/2026 · Pulau Tiga,

Publicado11/01/2026

Duração12:46

Visualizações4K

LocalizaçãoPulau 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.28/12/2025 · Padang Tengku, Malaysia

Publicado28/12/2025

Duração22:27

Visualizações4K

LocalizaçãoPadang 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.14/12/2025 · Kampung Air, Malaysia

Publicado14/12/2025

Duração28:05

Visualizações4K

LocalizaçãoKampung 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.30/11/2025 · Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

Publicado30/11/2025

Duração19:49

Visualizações5K

LocalizaçãoKota 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.23/11/2025 · Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

Publicado23/11/2025

Duração14:17

Visualizações4K

LocalizaçãoKota 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.16/11/2025 · Tuaran, Malaysia

Publicado16/11/2025

Duração12:12

Visualizações6K

LocalizaçãoTuaran, 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.9/11/2025 · Kudat Division, Malaysia

Publicado9/11/2025

Duração15:08

Visualizações5K

LocalizaçãoKudat 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.2/11/2025 · Marudi, Malaysia

Publicado2/11/2025

Duração32:09

Visualizações6K

LocalizaçãoMarudi, 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.26/10/2025

Publicado26/10/2025

Duração11:12

Visualizações8K

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.19/10/2025

Publicado19/10/2025

Duração10:15

Visualizações13K

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.12/10/2025

Publicado12/10/2025

Duração27:33

Visualizações6K

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.5/10/2025 · Tenom, Malaysia

Publicado5/10/2025

Duração18:30

Visualizações9K

LocalizaçãoTenom, 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.28/09/2025 · Tenom, Malaysia

Publicado28/09/2025

Duração20:20

Visualizações6K

LocalizaçãoTenom, 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.21/09/2025

Publicado21/09/2025

Duração23:55

Visualizações10K

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.14/09/2025 · Belaga, Malaysia

Publicado14/09/2025

Duração11:54

Visualizações6K

LocalizaçãoBelaga, 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.7/09/2025

Publicado7/09/2025

Duração23:21

Visualizações6K

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.31/08/2025 · Ba, Fiji

Publicado31/08/2025

Duração22:07

Visualizações6K

LocalizaçãoBa, 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.24/08/2025 · Tongod, Malaysia

Publicado24/08/2025

Duração19:06

Visualizações3K

LocalizaçãoTongod, 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.17/08/2025

Publicado17/08/2025

Duração12:52

Visualizações8K

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.10/08/2025 · Kudat Division, Malaysia

Publicado10/08/2025

Duração25:16

Visualizações10K

LocalizaçãoKudat 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.3/08/2025 · Marudi, Malaysia

Publicado3/08/2025

Duração24:19

Visualizações6K

LocalizaçãoMarudi, 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.27/07/2025

Publicado27/07/2025

Duração15:43

Visualizações21K

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.20/07/2025

Publicado20/07/2025

Duração16:08

Visualizações3K

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.13/07/2025 · Naitasiri, Fiji

Publicado13/07/2025

Duração12:42

Visualizações3K

LocalizaçãoNaitasiri, 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.6/07/2025

Publicado6/07/2025

Duração14:55

Visualizações4K

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.29/06/2025

Publicado29/06/2025

Duração13:27

Visualizações6K

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.22/06/2025

Publicado22/06/2025

Duração19:48

Visualizações11K

Our New Engine Is Too Big — Here's What We Have to Change | S2 Ep 5915/06/2025

Publicado15/06/2025

Duração24:12

Visualizações10K

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.8/06/2025

Publicado8/06/2025

Duração7:22

Visualizações9K

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.1/06/2025 · Tanah Jambu, Brunei

Publicado1/06/2025

Duração22:43

Visualizações19K

LocalizaçãoTanah Jambu, Brunei

They Said We Couldn’t Cruise on This Boat… | S2 Ep 5625/05/2025

Publicado25/05/2025

Duração12:25

Visualizações6K

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.18/05/2025 · Sabah, Malaysia

Publicado18/05/2025

Duração11:22

Visualizações5K

LocalizaçãoSabah, 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.11/05/2025 · Sabah, Malaysia

Publicado11/05/2025

Duração12:52

Visualizações6K

LocalizaçãoSabah, 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.4/05/2025 · West Sulawesi, Indonesia

Publicado4/05/2025

Duração19:10

Visualizações11K

LocalizaçãoWest 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.27/04/2025

Publicado27/04/2025

Duração10:16

Visualizações3K

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.24/04/2025

Publicado24/04/2025

Duração10:13

Visualizações8K

Engine rebuild time-lapse in 10 minutes!NV's engine cylinder head, heat exchanger, and water pump are refitted in a time-lapse rebuild.20/04/2025

Publicado20/04/2025

Duração10:33

Visualizações5K

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.17/04/2025 · West Sulawesi, Indonesia

Publicado17/04/2025

Duração11:26

Visualizações4K

LocalizaçãoWest 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.13/04/2025

Publicado13/04/2025

Duração15:45

Visualizações4K

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.10/04/2025 · Mahakam Ulu, Indonesia

Publicado10/04/2025

Duração12:17

Visualizações5K

LocalizaçãoMahakam 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.6/04/2025

Publicado6/04/2025

Duração16:43

Visualizações10K

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