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The autopilot head unit on Zephyr fails due to moisture ingress, forcing the crew to hand-steer the 48-nautical-mile passage from their departure point to Cala Blanca in Palma de Mallorca.3:17 The transit takes seven and a half hours, primarily under motor-sail conditions.5:44 Upon arrival, the crew encounters strict regulations regarding Posidonia seagrass, which requires multiple attempts to set the anchor in sandy patches to avoid damaging the protected marine vegetation.6:27 Local patrols frequently inspect anchorages to ensure compliance.6:17 While anchored, James and Natalie host guests Vicente and Juan Pablo for a day sail in light winds.6:51 The crew later hikes 30 minutes from the anchorage to explore the town of Andratx.10:04 During a freediving attempt to retrieve a bag from the seafloor at a depth of approximately 20 to 25 feet, James suffers a ruptured eardrum.10:44

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