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Nova Loman sails her 1970s sailboat solo from Sweden to Estonia across the Baltic Sea, accompanied by her dog, Neno. To mitigate potential GPS signal interference in the region, she relies on paper charts for primary navigation.3:15 The passage involves buddy boating with another vessel, Tobi, while maintaining a parallel course for much of the trip.6:32 During the crossing, Loman manages seasickness for her dog using medication and adjusts sail plans—reefing the genoa and main—to balance the boat in varying wind conditions.1:46 She encounters a research vessel in the shipping lanes, requiring radio communication to confirm her position.15:45 Upon approaching the Estonian coast, Loman navigates a new harbor not marked on her 2021-dated charts by using binoculars to locate channel markers.23:05 The trip concludes with a successful arrival after managing light winds and limited engine fuel.

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