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Alexandros Retsinas demonstrates a single-handed Mediterranean mooring maneuver in Loutra, Kythnos, while facing 20-knot crosswinds.▶ 0:00 To manage the vessel’s bow in the wind, he uses the stern thruster to control the boat's orientation and crab into the designated slip.▶ 5:27 He emphasizes preparing fenders and lines before entering the marina to avoid rushed, chaotic docking.▶ 1:49 During the approach, he uses the engine in reverse to maintain steerage and control the boat's speed as he backs toward the quay.▶ 3:49 When the initial attempt fails to align the boat properly, he aborts, resets his position, and re-approaches to ensure a perpendicular entry.▶ 8:11 He notes that while single-handed sailing requires some multitasking, focusing on one critical control input at a time—such as the thruster or the rudder—is essential for precision during the final docking phase.▶ 10:03 The technique relies on balancing the wind's effect on the bow with the stern thruster's force to maintain a controlled path.▶ 6:14

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