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Alexandros Retsinas demonstrates Mediterranean mooring techniques for catamarans, emphasising the need to abandon monohull handling habits.▶ 0:33 During a practice session at Deta Marina, following a departure from Alimos, the crew manages a crosswind of 15–20 knots.▶ 0:46 To maintain control, the crew drops the anchor further out from the quay than they would with a monohull, allowing the stern to settle into the desired position as the boat reverses. Retsinas advises against using the boat's engines to force the stern into place, as the propellers on a Lagoon 400 are positioned near the stern and risk fouling the mooring lines.▶ 10:45 Instead, the crew uses the anchor and windlass to manage the boat's position, paying out 30 metres of chain to ensure the vessel remains stable.▶ 3:15 Proper anchor placement and controlled reversing are essential to avoid entanglement and maintain manoeuvrability in crosswind conditions.

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