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Adriano Plotzky navigates the Lagoa dos Patos without an autopilot, requiring constant manual steering.Watch 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.5:55 Manual steering remains manageable for short coastal hops but presents a significant challenge for longer offshore passages.4:37

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