We Thought It Was Carnival... But It Was a National Mourning! AWKWARD!!

In Episode 56 of the Sailing Goat Series, we step off the boat thinking we’re about to join the Preveza Carnival celebrations… but we couldn’t have been more wrong. Instead of music and costumes, we find the entire city dressed in black, mourning a national tragedy—a train wreck in 2023 that claimed over 50 lives, linked to government corruption. What we thought was going to be a party turned into a powerful and emotional moment of reflection. Despite the unexpected shift in mood, the week brought a few sailing wins. We received our new petrol electric generator, and it worked wonders—charging the boat batteries while running the watermaker at the same time. Efficiency unlocked! Meanwhile, Max tried his luck with another DIY project—Frankensteining two Victron cables into one. Let’s just say… it’s not looking too promising. 💃 Carnival Confusion Turned Memorial March: We geared up to celebrate Carnival in Preveza but walked right into a nationwide protest and day of mourning, commemorating the victims of a devastating 2023 train crash. A moment that reminded us sailing is about witnessing all aspects of life ashore—not just the fun stuff. ⚡ Petrol Generator Game-Changer: Our new petrol electric generator arrived and instantly became a hero on board. For the first time, we were able to charge the house batteries and run the watermaker at the same time, giving us a huge boost in self-sufficiency. 🧪 Victron Cable Experiment: Max took on another boat project, attempting to merge two Victron cables into one for a custom setup. Spoiler: it’s not going well. But hey—boat life is about learning, right? 🌊 Sailing Life = Unexpected Life: From political protests to power upgrades, this episode has it all. Sailing isn’t just anchorages and sunsets—it’s surprises, experiments, and learning to go with the flow. 💬 Join the Conversation: Have you ever been surprised by cultural or political events while cruising? Or made an onboard DIY attempt that went sideways? Drop your stories in the comments below—we’d love to hear them! 👍 If you enjoy the real highs and lows of boat life, give this video a thumbs up, share it with your sailing friends, and subscribe to the Sailing Goat Series for more adventures. 🔗 Connect with Sailing Goat: Instagram: @nobodysride Instagram: @sailing_svgoat 📌 Hashtags: #SailingGoat #Preveza #BoatLifeRealities #GeneratorUpgrade #VictronFail #CruisingLife #SailingAdventure ⛵ Join us as we navigate life on and off the boat—from mourning and missteps to major power wins. Fair winds and following seas await!