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Zakynthos.... wow - *CAUTION Long Vlog!*
October 7, 2026 · 30 min · 1K views · Zakynthos
What this video covers
The crew of a sailing vessel navigates the waters around Zakynthos, Greece, while managing mechanical failures and local port logistics. Upon departing the marina, the autopilot rudder sensor fails, displaying a stuck angle of 23 degrees.17:12 Inspection reveals a bent mounting bracket previously secured with an undersized screw and a zip tie.18:02 The crew removes the bracket, manually bends the steel back into alignment using physical force, and remounts it to restore autopilot functionality.18:28 While the system requires further calibration to match the physical rudder angle, the autopilot resumes operation.28:13 During the transit, the crew explores the Navagio wreck bay and the blue caves off the northern tip of Zakynthos, noting heavy tour boat traffic and prohibited access zones.9:51 They also navigate local port infrastructure, including a card-based system for electricity and water that is not interoperable between different Greek ports.15:18 Starlink connectivity remains functional at distances up to 300 meters from the vessel.24:57
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