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Exploring a stunning Swedish village and solo sailing to Falsterbo
August 2, 2026 · 24 min · 216 views · Kåseberga
What this video covers
Nova Loman sails from Kåseberga, Sweden, toward Falsterbo, navigating light winds and mirrored seas.▶ 4:12 The transit requires motoring to maintain progress, as light winds yield speeds between 1.7 and 3.4 knots.▶ 5:14 During the passage, Loman monitors a high-speed ferry approaching the harbor near Trelleborg using AIS, confirming a safe crossing margin of 1.6 miles.▶ 18:38 The route involves passing through a bridge at Falsterbo, which requires a scheduled opening request.▶ 12:09 Loman notes that while charts label the Falsterbo passage a lock, it functions primarily as a bridge crossing without significant water-level changes.▶ 13:12 Throughout the trip, Loman addresses recurring maintenance issues, specifically the need to trim mainsail battens to eliminate vibration and the ongoing effort to quiet a noisy mast.▶ 14:50 The passage concludes with a successful bridge transit after a period of light-wind sailing and motor-supplemented travel.▶ 22:17
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