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Dramatic Exit from Antiparos with 30Kts of Wind. The art of Mooring Line Management
4 de setembro de 2025 · 7 min · 33K visualizações · Antiparos
O que este vídeo aborda
Alexandros Retsinas demonstrates a complex departure from a dock in Antiparos under 30–35 knot winds blowing from the beam.▶ 0:48 The maneuver 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 neighboring vessel during the exit.▶ 1:39 The crew manages fenders manually to protect the hull while the boat is under pressure.▶ 5:15 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.▶ 3:28 By carefully managing the slack and timing the release, the crew successfully clears the dock without collision.▶ 7:36 Precise communication and crew synchronization are essential when maneuvering a large vessel in high-wind, tight-quarters conditions.
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