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The crew of a cruising sailboat experiences intermittent steering wheel stiffness while navigating from Valletta, Malta, toward the Blue Lagoon at Comino.1:34 The steering resistance fluctuates significantly, becoming particularly difficult to turn during peak midday heat and easing as temperatures drop, suggesting thermal expansion within the steering pedestal assembly. Despite disassembling the pedestal, removing the compass, and applying lubricant, the crew fails to identify the specific mechanical cause of the binding.6:57 The vessel anchors in a quiet bay near the Blue Lagoon, a popular destination characterised by clear water and limestone caves.3:34 The crew utilises the location for drone photography, capturing mast jumps through a natural rock archway.12:12 The trip concludes with a transit to Gozo for a final evening before a guest departs.12:20 The steering issue remains unresolved, with the crew suspecting a heat-sensitive mechanical interference within the steering system.

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