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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…

Serifos, Greece· aug. 2026

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

Publisert28. aug. 2026

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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. aug. 2026 · Serifos, Greece

Publisert20. aug. 2026

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StedSerifos, Greece

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

Publisert27. juli 2026

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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. juli 2026 · Municipal Unit of Fournas, Greece

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StedMunicipal 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. juli 2026 · Municipal Unit of Ermioni, Greece

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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. juli 2026

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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. juli 2026 · Μέριχας, Greece

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

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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. juni 2026 · Ano Syros, Greece

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StedAno 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

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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

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Single Hand With Cross wind | The Hardest Scenario23. mai 2026

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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

Publisert3. mai 2026

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

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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. apr. 2026

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Crosswind Balance with Control Line1. apr. 2026

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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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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

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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

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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

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Catamaran Mooring Buoy, Raw video7. mars 2026

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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. feb. 2026 · Mediterranean Sea

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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. feb. 2026

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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. feb. 2026 · Municipality of Hydra, Greece

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StedMunicipality 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. feb. 2026

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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. feb. 2026

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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. feb. 2026 · Agkistri Island, Greece

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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. feb. 2026 · Athens, Greece

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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. jan. 2026

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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. jan. 2026 · Piraeus, Greece

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StedPiraeus, Greece

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

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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. jan. 2026 · Alimos Marina, Greece

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

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

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Boat checks after long time. 6. jan. 2026

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CROSSWIND RETURN TO ALIMOS – NO COMMENTARY5. jan. 2026

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

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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. jan. 2026 · Alimos Marina, Greece

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EXTREME WIND ANTIPAROS-NO COMMENTARY3. jan. 2026

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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. des. 2025 · Antiparos Municipality, Greece

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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. des. 2025

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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. des. 2025 · Kylindras, Greece

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

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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

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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

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

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

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

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Monohull On The Spot Turning Stern To6. sep. 2025

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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. sep. 2025 · Paros Regional Unit, Greece

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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. aug. 2025 · Municipal Unit of Fournas, Greece

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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. juli 2025

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

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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. juli 2025 · Palma de Mallorca, Spain

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Step-by-Step Med Mooring Departure Guide16. juni 2025

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