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Welcome to my channel. My name is Alexandros Retsinas and I am an instructor and professional operator (skipper) of sailing and motor boats. I am also SCUBA diving instructor and in general I like whatever has to do with the sea and Greece, as both are my great loves. Enjoy the content and tell me in the comments what else you would like to see. For personal Motor boat or Sailing boat training co…

Poros, Greece· sept. 2026

139 vidéos· 94 profondément analysé

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Catamaran Crabbing & Repositioning | Getting Into an Impossible BerthAlexandros Retsinas demonstrates using an anchor as a pivot point to maneuver a catamaran in Poros.8 sept. 2026 · Poros, Greece

Publié8 sept. 2026

Durée13:13

Vues10K

LieuPoros, Greece

The most common mistake when maneuvering your sailing boatRetsinas demonstrates the 45-degree pre-positioning method to neutralize prop walk in reverse.28 août 2026

Publié28 août 2026

Durée5:22

Vues10K

Be ready for this | Failed Gearbox Cable A failed gearbox gear-selection cable strands Alexandros Retsinas without neutral or reverse during a marina approach.20 août 2026 · Serifos, Greece

Publié20 août 2026

Durée3:53

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LieuSerifos, Greece

The Standard Marina SetupA Greek marina's mooring-block and chain system gets a brief look before the audio collapses.27 juil. 2026

Publié27 juil. 2026

Durée1:43

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Catamaran Crosswind Docking | Kill the Monohull HabitsAlexandros Retsinas demonstrates Mediterranean mooring for a Lagoon 400 catamaran in 15–20 knot crosswinds.26 juil. 2026 · Municipal Unit of Fournas, Greece

Publié26 juil. 2026

Durée11:57

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LieuMunicipal Unit of Fournas, Greece

Never Let Your Crew Do This | Family Catamaran Vacation mistakesAlexandros Retsinas demonstrates safe Mediterranean mooring techniques for catamarans in 20-knot crosswinds at Ermioni.25 juil. 2026 · Municipal Unit of Ermioni, Greece

Publié25 juil. 2026

Durée4:52

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LieuMunicipal Unit of Ermioni, Greece

Do Not Test your Anchor Holding | "The lesser of two evils is the best" RuleAt Perdika's confined anchorage, backing down to test the anchor breaks it out before it can hold.21 juil. 2026

Publié21 juil. 2026

Durée1:47

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The Art of Crabbing | Mediterranean Mooring in Strong CrosswindsAlexandros Retsinas demonstrates single-handed Mediterranean mooring in 20-knot crosswinds at Loutra, Kythnos.19 juil. 2026 · Μέριχας, Greece

Publié19 juil. 2026

Durée13:54

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LieuΜέριχας, Greece

How Sailing Works | The Only video You needSailors must sheet in as boat speed increases because the apparent wind vector shifts forward.7 juil. 2026

Publié7 juil. 2026

Durée5:47

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4+1 mistakes with the lines. Show this video to your crew before charteringAlexandros Retsinas shows 4 line-handling mistakes that jam lines on bollards and cleats.25 juin 2026 · Ano Syros, Greece

Publié25 juin 2026

Durée5:02

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LieuAno Syros, Greece

Step-by-step Mediterranean mooring for a catamaranA Lagoon 40 catamaran uses differential engine thrust and precise anchor deployment for Mediterranean mooring in wind.31 mai 2026 · Delta Marina Kallithea, Athens, Greece

Publié31 mai 2026

Durée9:26

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LieuDelta Marina Kallithea, Athens, Greece

Single-handed Monohull Crosswind 20kts in Alimos MarinaAlexandros Retsinas docks a monohull single-handed in 20-knot crosswinds at Alimos Marina.31 mai 2026 · Alimos Marina, Greece

Publié31 mai 2026

Durée0:56

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LieuAlimos Marina, Greece

Single Hand With Cross wind | The Hardest Scenario23 mai 2026

Publié23 mai 2026

Durée20:28

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Sailing the Saronic Gulf, Greece | Best Destinations for a 1 Week CharterA 7-day Saronic Gulf charter route from Alimos Marina covers Poros, Aegina, Agkistri, and Epidavros.3 mai 2026 · Saronic Gulf, Greece

Publié3 mai 2026

Durée17:28

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The most advanced Catamaran Technique | Pinning of the Corner10 avr. 2026

Publié10 avr. 2026

Durée10:44

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Man Overboard Priority: Never Lose Sight | Real Catamaran TrainingThe Epic Navigator MOB method keeps a catamaran within visual range without using the plotter's MOB button.5 avr. 2026

Publié5 avr. 2026

Durée12:03

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Crosswind Balance with Control Line1 avr. 2026

Publié1 avr. 2026

Durée5:13

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Advanced Catamaran Maneuver | Pinning the CornerThe "pinning the corner" maneuver allows a catamaran to enter tight slips safely by pivoting against fenders.29 mars 2026 · Alimos Marina, Greece

Publié29 mars 2026

Durée7:34

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LieuAlimos Marina, Greece

40 Knots & Crosswind Docking in Greece | Mediterranean Mooring Under PressureStern-to docking in 40-knot crosswind at Loutra, Kythnos requires aborting and re-approaching with anchor dropped earlier.22 mars 2026 · Kanala, Greece

Publié22 mars 2026

Durée18:30

Vues51K

LieuKanala, Greece

40 Knots & Crosswind Docking in Greece | NO COMMENTS SUBSCRIBERS EDITION22 mars 2026

Publié22 mars 2026

Durée17:57

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Dramatic boat exit turns out to be the best lesson Sofia and Alexandros work a 20-knot southerly marina exit one meter of slack at a time.19 mars 2026

Publié19 mars 2026

Durée3:59

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Advanced Slip Line Exit with Cross Wind | The pro Technique you can do with your Family18 mars 2026

Publié18 mars 2026

Durée9:45

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Καταστροφική αναχώρηση από τη μαρίνα | Τι έκαναν λάθος αυτοί οι κυβερνήτεςUse centered or port rudder in a starboard crosswind to let the wind pivot the bow away.15 mars 2026 · Olympic Marine, Lavrio

Publié15 mars 2026

Durée14:27

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MEDITERRANEAN MOORING MASTERCLASS | The best step-by-step method13 mars 2026

Publié13 mars 2026

Durée13:34

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Docking in Serifos Under Meltemi | Cyclades Sailing RealitySerifos features difficult, rocky holding and strong katabatic winds that require heavy ground tackle and caution.10 mars 2026 · Serifos, Cyclades, Greece

Publié10 mars 2026

Durée10:49

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LieuSerifos, Cyclades, Greece

Mooring to a Buoy from a Catamaran | The skill you need for the Dodecanese IslandsSecure a catamaran to a mooring buoy using diagonal lines attached directly to bow cleats for stability.8 mars 2026 · D

Publié8 mars 2026

Durée10:55

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Catamaran Mooring Buoy, Raw video7 mars 2026

Publié7 mars 2026

Durée17:43

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The one and only Technique you need for docking. Repositioning your BoatUse small, precise engine bursts and opposing throttle to realign a catamaran during Mediterranean mooring.22 févr. 2026 · Mediterranean Sea

Publié22 févr. 2026

Durée4:20

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LieuMediterranean Sea

This video will save your batteries. Energy management on board a boatLagoon 42 battery management: why a 2,000W draw limit protects your bank from high-draw appliances.22 févr. 2026

Publié22 févr. 2026

Durée3:49

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Mediterranean Long Lines in Dokos Island. The Greek way of Anchoring step by stepStep-by-step Mediterranean long-line anchoring at Dokos Island, including a failed first attempt and propeller-safe line technique.15 févr. 2026 · Municipality of Hydra, Greece

Publié15 févr. 2026

Durée17:12

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LieuMunicipality of Hydra, Greece

Mediterranean Masterclass | Epic NavigatorAlexandros Retsinas runs a hands-on Mediterranean sailing masterclass capped at 5 students, covering docking and crisis management.13 févr. 2026

Publié13 févr. 2026

Durée2:09

Vues966

Catamaran Mediterranean Mooring Step by step on Sunday 22nd of February A catamaran completes a full Mediterranean mooring sequence, showing why the head-to-wind hold is essential.11 févr. 2026

Publié11 févr. 2026

Durée0:22

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Catamaran Mooring in the Mediterranean | Tight Harbour Maneuver on Agistri IslandAlexandros Retsinas demonstrates a controlled catamaran docking maneuver in a tight Mediterranean harbor at Agkistri Island.8 févr. 2026 · Agkistri Island, Greece

Publié8 févr. 2026

Durée6:34

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LieuAgkistri Island, Greece

Reposition & Exit in Confined Space | Fundamental Boat Handling MovesUse rudder angle before applying engine power to pivot a monohull's stern when departing a confined slip.1 févr. 2026 · Athens, Greece

Publié1 févr. 2026

Durée12:38

Vues11K

LieuAthens, Greece

How to reposition your boat in a tight area. Sunday 1st of February 2026Alexandros Retsinas introduces a boat-repositioning technique for tight spaces, with a Mediterranean follow-on exercise.31 janv. 2026

Publié31 janv. 2026

Durée0:43

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Single-Handed Sailing in Greece | A Real Passage from Athens to Haul-OutSolo Athens-to-haul-out passage covers anchor-breaking technique, Yanmar oil checks, and Methana stopover.25 janv. 2026 · Piraeus, Greece

Publié25 janv. 2026

Durée20:15

Vues14K

LieuPiraeus, Greece

THE VIDEO THAT MADE ME A PROFESSIONALKapitán Bog Dan's solo Mediterranean mooring at Marina Tourlos, Mykonos changed Alexandros Retsinas's career.12 janv. 2026 · Tourlos, Greece

Publié12 janv. 2026

Durée3:56

Vues20K

LieuTourlos, Greece

Bad Seamanship Episode 1. Return to Alimos in High SeasonCongestion at the Alimos Marina entrance requires vessels to maintain a single-file line to avoid collisions.11 janv. 2026 · Alimos Marina, Greece

Publié11 janv. 2026

Durée10:38

Vues31K

LieuAlimos Marina, Greece

Advanced Sailing knots - Double Line BowlineDouble-line bowline tied on a bight when both rope ends are inaccessible.10 janv. 2026 · Municipal Unit of Fournas, Greece

Publié10 janv. 2026

Durée4:41

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LieuMunicipal Unit of Fournas, Greece

Boat Checks After a Long Period of InactivityAlexandros Retsinas checks battery voltage and engine oil at Poros after a long layup.7 janv. 2026 · Poros, Greece

Publié7 janv. 2026

Durée7:20

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LieuPoros, Greece

Boat checks after long time. 6 janv. 2026

Publié6 janv. 2026

Durée7:23

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CROSSWIND RETURN TO ALIMOS – NO COMMENTARY5 janv. 2026

Publié5 janv. 2026

Durée17:00

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Master Catamaran with these 2 SkillsCatamaran handling improves by using neutral gear frequently and practicing single-handed maneuvering techniques.5 janv. 2026

Publié5 janv. 2026

Durée0:27

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Extreme Docking in Alimos Marina GreeceDocking a large monohull in high winds requires incremental engine adjustments and disciplined, step-by-step line management.4 janv. 2026 · Alimos Marina, Greece

Publié4 janv. 2026

Durée20:53

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LieuAlimos Marina, Greece

EXTREME WIND ANTIPAROS-NO COMMENTARY3 janv. 2026

Publié3 janv. 2026

Durée19:29

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Big Drama with 40kts wind in Antiparos, Greece. The results of bad communication during Mediterranean mooringA communication failure in 40-knot winds at Antiparos nearly drives a Bavaria 51 into a neighboring boat during med mooring.28 déc. 2025 · Antiparos Municipality, Greece

Publié28 déc. 2025

Durée18:13

Vues40K

LieuAntiparos Municipality, Greece

High Level Sailing Skills, The Control Line.A single-line spring technique allows solo sailors to pivot a boat 180 degrees using wind pressure.20 déc. 2025

Publié20 déc. 2025

Durée9:11

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Trapped by Our Anchor in Greece | How to Get your Anchor BackTwo chains from a neighboring boat pinned an anchor at Perdika Marina, Aegina — here's the recovery method.2 déc. 2025 · Kylindras, Greece

Publié2 déc. 2025

Durée14:18

Vues63K

LieuKylindras, Greece

Oceania getting Ready for Mediterranean MasterclassAlexandros Retsinas announces a Mediterranean Masterclass program launching end of January from Poros.30 nov. 2025 · Poros, Greece

Publié30 nov. 2025

Durée2:21

Vues1K

LieuPoros, Greece

DOUBLE RUDDER OPENING FROM ALONGSIDEA 38-meter twin-rudder monohull departs alongside at Alimos Marina using a spring-line trick that replaces prop wash.29 nov. 2025 · Municipality of Alimos, Greece

Publié29 nov. 2025

Durée2:49

Vues4K

LieuMunicipality of Alimos, Greece

Why We don't Give Certificates Epic Navigator skips certificate issuance and offers advanced real-world skipper training on catamarans and monohulls.15 nov. 2025

Publié15 nov. 2025

Durée0:47

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How to Open, Trim and Drop your Sails Properly. Charter boat guidance for Greece12 nov. 2025

Publié12 nov. 2025

Durée20:24

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The best Catamaran Drill to forget the Monohull Habits28 sept. 2025

Publié28 sept. 2025

Durée6:05

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The "One And Only Correct Way". Preparation of mooring lines Masterclass 12 sept. 2025

Publié12 sept. 2025

Durée3:15

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Monohull On The Spot Turning Stern To6 sept. 2025

Publié6 sept. 2025

Durée1:50

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Dramatic Exit from Antiparos with 30Kts of Wind. The art of Mooring Line ManagementA Bavaria 51 executes a controlled departure from a wind-pinned dock in Antiparos using strategic line management.4 sept. 2025 · Paros Regional Unit, Greece

Publié4 sept. 2025

Durée7:48

Vues37K

LieuParos Regional Unit, Greece

Inflatable Bimini Deck Tent Review, A Life Saver for the Greek Summer SunAn ApexTrade.com inflatable bimini sets up in 8 minutes and holds in 15-knot Greek summer winds.22 août 2025 · Municipal Unit of Fournas, Greece

Publié22 août 2025

Durée10:59

Vues2K

LieuMunicipal Unit of Fournas, Greece

Ultraglozz Bungy Mooring Compensators / The test that convinced us to make this videoultraglozz Bungee mooring shock absorbers clip onto 6–18 mm dock lines without removing them from the cleat.30 juil. 2025

Publié30 juil. 2025

Durée8:56

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LINE DRILLS FOR MED MASTERCLASSAlexandros Retsinas drills Med mooring line technique at Perdika ahead of an August Cyclades masterclass.14 juil. 2025

Publié14 juil. 2025

Durée19:13

Vues26K

Slapping the Wind and Overshooting for Mediterranean MooringAlexandros Retsinas demonstrates using an overshot bow and a control line to manage Mediterranean mooring in crosswinds.6 juil. 2025 · Palma de Mallorca, Spain

Publié6 juil. 2025

Durée3:41

Vues8K

LieuPalma de Mallorca, Spain

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