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Congestion at the entrance of Alimos Marina during peak season creates significant navigation hazards when multiple vessels converge simultaneously.▶ 0:46 Alexandros Retsinas demonstrates that boats arriving from the Cyclades and the Saronic Gulf often bottleneck at the marina mouth, leading to dangerous close-quarters situations.▶ 0:46 Proper seamanship requires maintaining a single-file line rather than bunching up or attempting to maneuver alongside other vessels.▶ 2:21 The transcript highlights a specific incident where a vessel blocked the entrance for 30 minutes to take photographs, forcing other boats to drift or maneuver in tight quarters while waiting for clearance.▶ 8:08 This behavior creates a high risk of collision, particularly for monohulls that lose steerage way in strong winds.▶ 4:04 To maintain safety, skippers should approach the marina entrance with sufficient speed to maintain steerage, avoid stopping in the channel, and refrain from performing complex maneuvers or U-turns in the high-traffic transit zone.▶ 5:42 Maintaining a consistent, orderly queue ensures efficient marina access and prevents unnecessary drama in crowded Greek ports.

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