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Nova Loman sails her 1970s sailboat solo with her dog, Neno, through the Stockholm Archipelago.▶ 2:22 After spending two weeks in northern waters near Kurusund due to light winds and illness, she begins a southward transit to meet a friend for a weekend of sailing.▶ 0:28 She navigates the archipelago during a sunset passage, transitioning from a busy, high-traffic harbor area into open water with an unbroken horizon. Although she initially anticipated motoring due to forecasted easterly winds, a northerly breeze allows for a downwind sail.▶ 13:01 She maintains a speed of 3.5 knots, utilizing her navigational lights as she approaches Västra shortly before midnight.▶ 14:41 The transit serves as a deadline-driven repositioning before she departs for a trip to Italy.▶ 5:42 The passage highlights the unpredictable nature of wind patterns within the archipelago and the logistical challenges of balancing solo sailing with travel commitments.

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