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A Saba 50 catamaran executes a "pinning the corner" maneuver to enter a tight slip in Alimos Marina under crosswind conditions.▶ 0:10 When wind prevents a direct approach, the captain enters the slip partially, positioning the boat so that one corner of the stern rests against the dock or a fender.▶ 4:25 By maintaining tension on the windward mooring line and using the engines to pivot the hull against this contact point, the captain controls the catamaran’s lateral drift. This technique requires only 1.5 to 2 meters of entry into the slip, allowing the crew to secure the vessel incrementally rather than attempting a full, high-speed entry.▶ 6:05 Proper fender placement at the contact corner is essential to protect the hull during the pivot.▶ 4:25 This method applies to both Mediterranean mooring with anchor chains and standard marina slips with mooring lines.▶ 5:12

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