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Two days of tacking in 5˚C and good bye for now
November 16, 2025 · 16 min · 7K views
What this video covers
Nova Loman sails her 1970s sailboat to a winter harbor in mid-October, navigating two days of cold, shifty winds and headwinds in temperatures near 5°C. Accompanied by her dog, Neno, and a cameraman, Loman manages boat speed between three and five knots while adjusting sail plan, including shaking out a reef and swapping headsails to compensate for fluctuating wind conditions.6:30 The transit requires precise timing to clear a bridge under renovation, which necessitates a five-hour advance booking.9:41 Loman secures a 6:30 p.m. bridge opening after coordinating with bridge staff to bypass standard scheduling constraints.10:10 The final 7.6 nautical miles of the journey involve motoring through a narrow strait against headwinds.13:27 Loman concludes the season by announcing a hiatus from content creation until spring, citing the logistical challenges of filming during winter maintenance.15:17
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