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Adriano Plotzky navigates the Lagoa dos Patos without an autopilot, requiring constant manual steering.▶ 0:00 The failure necessitates active helm control, particularly through the narrow channel near Itapuã where heavy ship traffic demands quick manoeuvring.▶ 0:29 Due to north-west winds, the crew anchors at Praia do Tigre, a location accessible only under specific wind conditions.▶ 0:59 The group rafts three sailboats together at the beach, which faces the 265-kilometre-long freshwater lagoon.▶ 1:36 After an overnight stay, the fleet departs at 08:00 for a 42-nautical-mile transit to Porto Barquinho.▶ 4:01 The route requires significant motoring until the crew clears the Banco de São Simão, where they transition to sailing at 5 knots.▶ 4:50 The passage concludes at the abandoned port of Porto Barquinho, characterised by its remaining breakwater structures.▶ 5:50 Manual steering remains manageable for short coastal hops but presents a significant challenge for longer offshore passages.▶ 4:32

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