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Dramatic Exit from Antiparos with 30kts of Wind. The Art of Mooring Line Management
4 September 2025 · 7 min · 35K views · Antiparos
What this video covers
Alexandros Retsinas demonstrates a complex departure from a dock in Antiparos under 30–35 knot winds blowing from the beam.0:48 The manoeuvre involves a Bavaria 51 positioned between two other vessels, with the wind pinning the boat against the dock and complicating the use of standard mooring lines.0:47 Because the primary bollard is obstructed by an adjacent boat, Retsinas rigs a long stern line to a distant point to maintain control and prevent the stern from swinging into the neighbouring vessel during the exit.1:54 The crew manages fenders manually to protect the hull while the boat is under pressure.5:18 Retsinas coordinates the release of the stern lines and the anchor in a specific sequence, using the engine to maintain a positive heading against the wind while the crew clears the lines.3:37 By carefully managing the slack and timing the release, the crew successfully clears the dock without collision.7:33 Precise communication and crew synchronisation are essential when manoeuvring a large vessel in high-wind, tight-quarters conditions.
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