АванТуристи Малови

AvanTuristy Malovi

Pavlo "Pasha" Malov and Natalia "Natasha" Malova, a Ukrainian couple from Zhytomyr and Kyiv, sold their terrestrial home in 2019 to transition entirely to liveaboard cruising. Operating initially from the SV Locura, a 40-foot Soverel performance monohull, the couple has since expanded their maritime footprint across the Mediterranean, Adriatic, and Atlantic Europe.

Following the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, their focus expanded to include community support, marine consulting, and detailed DIY technical blueprints for prospective sailors.

“Russia's war against Independent Ukraine is an inhuman crime!
Everyone who is silent about this or tries to stand aside, are accomplices in the continuation of this terrible war!
At the request of our subscribers and friends, many of whom are now at the front with weapons in their hands or volunteers to defend Ukraine, we continue to release positive videos about yachting, travel, etc., in order to at least slightly cheer them up and believe in the imminent Victory of Ukraine.
Glory to Ukraine! Glory to heroes!”

— Pavlo & Natalia, AvanTuristy Malovi Channel

As of 2026, their YouTube channel, AvanTuristy Malovi (АванТуристи Малови), functions as a professional maritime enterprise based in Croatia and Montenegro, offering certified marine surveys, composite osmosis diagnostics, and advanced custom LiFePO4 electrical engineering.

"Our mission shifted from exploring new horizons to providing a positive distraction and tangible support for our people during the war in Ukraine."

Source: AvanTuristy Malovi Channel

Наша історія є прикладом того, як можна повністю змінити своє життя, жити в гармонії із собою і оточуючими, розвиватися, долати нови горизонти, постійно змінюватись самим і змінювати світ навколо себе!
Так, це цілком можливо і мало з тим необхідно кожній людині, яка прагне до кращого!
Ото ж, підписуйтесь на наш канал, ставайте із нами до лав АванТуристів у найгарнішому сенсі цього поняття і вперед до пригод, позитиву та добра!!!

Quick Specs & Channel Vitals

Meet the Crew and the Fleet

Pavlo "Pasha" Malov

Pavlo operates as a master marine technician, electrical engineer, licensed skipper, and professional surveyor. He handles composite osmosis diagnostics, rigging inspections, and engine surveys. His on-camera presence is deeply technical and pragmatic, breaking down complex 12V/24V/230V marine schematics and mechanical overhauls. Pavlo's transition into yachting was driven by a desire for autonomous liveaboard freedom and mastery over marine systems. He is a staunch Ukrainian patriot who mobilizes resources for defenders back home.

Source: Channel documentation and professional survey records.

Digital Presence (Pavlo)

Natalia "Natasha" Malova

Natasha serves as first mate, managing passage logistics, provisioning, media production, and direct audience communication. Her authentic documentation captures the reality of shipyard quarantines, offshore passages, and raising a child on the water. She coordinated direct humanitarian support for Ukrainian families and refugees at the outbreak of the 2022 invasion. She brings a relatable perspective to navigating severe storms, such as Medicane Ianos.

Source: Historical passage logs and channel broadcasts.

Baby grandson Malov

The junior crew member joined the voyage between August 25 and September 3, 2022, born on the island of Tenerife in the Canary Islands. Since birth, the child has grown up cruising the Canary Islands, mainland Spain, Croatia, and Montenegro.

Source: Birth announcement vlogs in Tenerife.

Guest Crew, Survey Clients & Flotilla Network

Pasha regularly works with yacht owners across Germany, Switzerland, Poland, Ukraine, Croatia, and Montenegro. He executes pre-purchase surveys, Victron lithium conversions, and catamaran commissioning. The channel relies on a wide network of Ukrainian sailors and military contacts, supported by channel fundraising and direct equipment drives.

Professional Fleet Forensics

SV Locura (Primary Liveaboard Flagship – Soverel 40)

Purchased on the hardstand at Marina Punat (Krk Island, Croatia) in early 2020, SV Locura served as the couple's initial floating workshop and liveaboard platform. Designed by Mark Soverel, the 40-foot performance racer-cruiser features a 2.30-meter deep fin keel. The vessel was sold in the winter of 2021 to free up capital and allow Pasha to transition into professional yacht deliveries and multi-vessel consulting.

SY Midana (Expedition Steel Junk Rig Monohull)

Pasha undertook an extreme winter delivery of the SY Midana from St. Petersburg to Lisbon spanning late 2021 to early 2022. The custom steel hull, built by Ameta Shipyard (Project 5th Element), features an unstayed junk-rig mast. During the crossing, the vessel suffered a catastrophic rudder stock structural failure off Cap de la Hague in the English Channel, requiring an emergency haulout and rebuild in La Rochelle before successfully crossing the Bay of Biscay.

Source: Delivery logs and technical refit documentation.

Luxury Catamaran & Monohull Survey / Refit Registry (2020–2026)

The Gear Locker: Crucial Hardware & Technical Refits

Marine Electrical & Autonomous Power

Desalination & Fresh Water Engineering

Climate, Plumbing & Luxury Retrofits

Ground Tackle, Rigging & Deck Hardware

Vessel Systems Health Scorecard

Energy Autonomy: 9 / 10

The fleet runs on custom LiFePO4 lithium banks (300Ah–600Ah+) paired with Victron Energy MultiPlus inverters and SmartSolar MPPT controllers. This architecture successfully runs heavy AC inductive loads—reverse osmosis watermakers, induction cooking, and Webasto air conditioning—completely off-grid. Pasha has successfully resurrected deep-discharged EPTechnologies batteries from zero volts.

Structural & Composite Integrity: 9 / 10

From solid hand-laid fiberglass monohulls (Soverel 40) to high-tech composite catamarans (Sunreef, Lagoon), Pasha's marine surveying evaluates structural health under extreme stress. His vessels have survived Category 2 Medicane Ianos, 40+ knot Adriatic Jugo/Bora gales, severe North Sea storms, and Bay of Biscay winter crossings.

Communication & Navigation Grade: 9 / 10

Equipped with Raymarine ST4000+ autopilot systems, JRC radar, Class B AIS, DSC VHF, Starlink satellite internet, and Ajax wireless security, the crew maintains continuous navigation. They have successfully executed zero-visibility night passages and emergency tow operations.

Water Independence: 9 / 10

Using a custom high-pressure DIY reverse osmosis desalination plant alongside Schenker ZEN 150 systems, the crew generates unlimited potable water below 150 PPM directly from sea water. Custom 100L 316 stainless steel storage tanks and a universal filtration manifold ensure purity.

Dense Chronological Voyage Milestone Timeline (2020 – 2026)

2020: Acquisition, Punat Refit & The First Mediterranean Odyssey

The journey began in January 2020 at Marina Punat on Krk Island, Croatia. Amidst the initial COVID-19 pandemic quarantine, Pasha and Natasha executed a comprehensive DIY refit on the hardstand—servicing the inboard diesel, rebuilding the Furlex roller furler, and restoring the gelcoat. SV Locura officially launched on April 17, 2020. The couple navigated the Northern Adriatic, testing their custom LiFePO4 battery bank and DIY reverse osmosis watermaker. By September, they had departed Croatia, navigating south through the Ionian Sea, where they survived the historic Category 2 Medicane Ianos at Paxos and the Port of Zakynthos. In November, they entered Turkish waters, anchoring in Marmaris, Fethiye, and Datça.

2021: Turkish Wintering, Aegean Deliveries & The Epic Baltic-to-Biscay Expedition

Overwintering at Alanya Marina and Setur Kemer Marina in Turkey, Pasha concentrated on fire safety and lithium planning. In the summer, he transitioned to yacht deliveries and surveying across the Aegean, taking on the Sadler Barracuda 45, Cheoy Lee 44 Offshore, and the catamaran Fung Shui. By late 2021, SV Locura was sold. Pasha then embarked on a severe winter passage aboard the custom steel junk-rigged yacht Midana. Departing from St. Petersburg, Russia, he crossed the Baltic Sea to the Kiel Canal, entering the North Sea. Off Cap de la Hague in the English Channel, Midana suffered a catastrophic rudder stock failure, forcing an emergency haulout and rebuild in La Rochelle.

2022: Bay of Biscay Crossing, Outbreak of War, Refuge in Tenerife

Early 2022 saw the successful winter crossing of the Bay of Biscay from La Rochelle to Bilbao aboard Midana. Pasha and the crew continued down the Atlantic Portugal coast, arriving in Lisbon (Marina Alcântara) just days before the Russian invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022. The channel transformed into a pro-Ukrainian humanitarian platform, organizing relief for refugees and raising funds. In August 2022, the couple temporarily relocated to Tenerife in the Canary Islands, where their first child was born. They returned to the Mediterranean by late 2022, cruising past Sciacca, Sicily.

2023: Western Med Delivery, Morocco Expedition & High-End Catamaran Refits

The year opened with an offshore passage from Sicily to Palma de Mallorca, enduring Storm Denise. Pasha navigated the Strait of Gibraltar to Portimão, Portugal. Following a high-altitude hike in Tenerife, the crew conducted an offshore voyage to Morocco, charting entry regulations for Ukrainian citizens. The summer focused heavily on technical refits in Croatia and Montenegro: a massive galley reconstruction on a 2022 Lagoon 42, integrating Webasto S20-R air conditioning and Autoterm 4D diesel heating. Pasha delivered definitive engineering reviews of luxury models like the Fountaine Pajot Samana 59, Outremer 51, and Sunreef catamarans in Tivat / Porto Montenegro.

2024: Sunreef 50 Commissioning, Adriatic Tornadoes, Watermaker Science

Pasha conducted rigorous sea trials on a Sunreef 50, replacing high-capacity bilge pumps on a Lagoon 46 and integrating Ajax marine security systems. They encountered 40+ knot Jugo gales in Croatia and survived severe waterspouts off Vodice and Tribunj. The year featured technical breakdowns of Schenker ZEN 150 low-power watermakers, phase sequence control on shore power, and isolation transformers. They spent the off-season traveling through Bali, Indonesia.

2025: India/Istanbul Travels, Sunreef 50 Drydock, Adriatic Flying & Lithium Overhauls

Travels extended through India (Delhi, Taj Mahal) and Istanbul. Returning to Europe, Pasha managed the 1-year drydock haulout for the Sunreef 50 in Croatia, calibrating steering mechanisms. He also documented a seaplane flight on an ICON A5 from Montenegro to Split. Offshore, he executed speed trials on the Sunreef 50 in 30-knot winds. A critical electrical failure on a luxury catamaran forced Pasha to resurrect a completely dead EPTechnologies 24/109 battery bank to recover the Victron Energy power architecture.

2026: 360 Marina Guides, Custom Yacht Hammams & Advanced Technical Mastery

The year launched with interactive 360° virtual guides of Marina Mandalina (Šibenik) and D-Marin Tribunj. Pasha executed a highly specialized DIY installation of a 6kW Harvia Wi-Fi steam hammam inside a cruising yacht shower stall. Technical challenges included an extreme towing operation of a disabled tender behind a catamaran with a broken engine en route to Montenegro. In August, Pasha detailed a professional sanitization protocol, shock flushing and chlorinating catamaran fresh water tanks and supply lines while diagnosing Jabsco pressure switch sensors.

Regional Navigation & Weather Realities

Cruising the Adriatic Sea exposes sailors to violent katabatic NE Bora gales from the Velebit/Biokovo ranges and heavy SE Jugo southerlies. The couple experienced severe convective mesocyclones off Vodice and Tribunj, and extreme harbor surge ("Tyagun" waves) requiring multi-point heavy-duty rubber mooring snubbers.

In the Mediterranean, they survived Medicane Ianos at Zakynthos, relying on 360-degree storm anchor rigging. During summer Aegean deliveries, they battled the relentless dry northerly Meltemi gales.

Up north, the English Channel passage off Cap de la Hague introduced extreme tidal races exceeding 8–10 knots, necessitating precise tidal gate timing to avoid standing waves and steering failures—lessons learned firsthand during the Midana rudder stock failure.

How AvanTuristy Malovi Fund the Voyage, Maritime Services & Marketplace Synergy

AvanTuristy Malovi operates a diversified income stream driven by Pasha's professional maritime expertise. The primary revenue stems from professional pre-purchase marine surveys, executing composite hull acoustic hammer testing, moisture mapping, and engine oil diagnostics. Pasha also commands high-end yacht delivery skippering across European waters. Additional income flows from custom LiFePO4 marine electrical design and Victron engineering consulting. The YouTube channel, community support (Patreon), and corporate brand partnerships provide supplementary funding.

Top Episodes: Where to Start Watching

1. Спуск яхты Locura на воду! Эмоции без монтажа!: The splash of SV Locura at Marina Punat following months of hardstand labor during the initial COVID-19 lockdown.
2. Sailing together. Последствия шторма Янос на основе Закинф (порт Закинтос): The raw survival account of Medicane Ianos in the Ionian Sea, documenting emergency harbor seamanship.
3. Пересекаем Бискай! Переход Ля Рошель - Бильбао: Pasha’s extreme winter crossing of the Bay of Biscay aboard the steel junk-rigged vessel Midana.
4. 💥 Полный блэкаут на катамаране! EPTechnologies 24/109 в ноль — спасаем систему Victron Energy! ⚡: Masterclass electrical troubleshooting to revive dead lithium battery modules and restore a multi-inverter Victron network.
5. Переход на LiFePO4 на яхте: Как правильно перейти на LiFePO4 и не сгореть: The definitive safety guide on sizing, fusing, and installing LiFePO4 lithium banks on cruising boats.

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