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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· 09/2026

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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.8/09/2026 · Poros, Greece

Publicado8/09/2026

Duração13:13

Visualizações10K

LocalizaçãoPoros, Greece

The most common mistake when maneuvering your sailing boatRetsinas demonstrates the 45-degree pre-positioning method to neutralize prop walk in reverse.28/08/2026

Publicado28/08/2026

Duração5:22

Visualizações10K

Be ready for this | Failed Gearbox Cable A failed gearbox gear-selection cable strands Alexandros Retsinas without neutral or reverse during a marina approach.20/08/2026 · Serifos, Greece

Publicado20/08/2026

Duração3:53

Visualizações8K

LocalizaçãoSerifos, Greece

The Standard Marina SetupA Greek marina's mooring-block and chain system gets a brief look before the audio collapses.27/07/2026

Publicado27/07/2026

Duração1:43

Visualizações4K

Catamaran Crosswind Docking | Kill the Monohull HabitsAlexandros Retsinas demonstrates Mediterranean mooring for a Lagoon 400 catamaran in 15–20 knot crosswinds.26/07/2026 · Municipal Unit of Fournas, Greece

Publicado26/07/2026

Duração11:57

Visualizações2K

LocalizaçãoMunicipal 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.25/07/2026 · Municipal Unit of Ermioni, Greece

Publicado25/07/2026

Duração4:52

Visualizações8K

LocalizaçãoMunicipal 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.21/07/2026

Publicado21/07/2026

Duração1:47

Visualizações4K

The Art of Crabbing | Mediterranean Mooring in Strong CrosswindsAlexandros Retsinas demonstrates single-handed Mediterranean mooring in 20-knot crosswinds at Loutra, Kythnos.19/07/2026 · Μέριχας, Greece

Publicado19/07/2026

Duração13:54

Visualizações35K

LocalizaçãoΜέριχας, Greece

How Sailing Works | The Only video You needSailors must sheet in as boat speed increases because the apparent wind vector shifts forward.7/07/2026

Publicado7/07/2026

Duração5:47

Visualizações2K

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.25/06/2026 · Ano Syros, Greece

Publicado25/06/2026

Duração5:02

Visualizações4K

LocalizaçãoAno 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.31/05/2026 · Delta Marina Kallithea, Athens, Greece

Publicado31/05/2026

Duração9:26

Visualizações3K

LocalizaçãoDelta 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.31/05/2026 · Alimos Marina, Greece

Publicado31/05/2026

Duração0:56

Visualizações3K

LocalizaçãoAlimos Marina, Greece

Single Hand With Cross wind | The Hardest Scenario23/05/2026

Publicado23/05/2026

Duração20:28

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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.3/05/2026 · Saronic Gulf, Greece

Publicado3/05/2026

Duração17:28

Visualizações8K

LocalizaçãoSaronic Gulf, Greece

The most advanced Catamaran Technique | Pinning of the Corner10/04/2026

Publicado10/04/2026

Duração10:44

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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.5/04/2026

Publicado5/04/2026

Duração12:03

Visualizações3K

Crosswind Balance with Control Line1/04/2026

Publicado1/04/2026

Duração5:13

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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.29/03/2026 · Alimos Marina, Greece

Publicado29/03/2026

Duração7:34

Visualizações7K

LocalizaçãoAlimos 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.22/03/2026 · Kanala, Greece

Publicado22/03/2026

Duração18:30

Visualizações51K

LocalizaçãoKanala, Greece

40 Knots & Crosswind Docking in Greece | NO COMMENTS SUBSCRIBERS EDITION22/03/2026

Publicado22/03/2026

Duração17:57

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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.19/03/2026

Publicado19/03/2026

Duração3:59

Visualizações7K

Advanced Slip Line Exit with Cross Wind | The pro Technique you can do with your Family18/03/2026

Publicado18/03/2026

Duração9:45

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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.15/03/2026 · Olympic Marine, Lavrio

Publicado15/03/2026

Duração14:27

Visualizações94K

LocalizaçãoOlympic Marine, Lavrio

MEDITERRANEAN MOORING MASTERCLASS | The best step-by-step method13/03/2026

Publicado13/03/2026

Duração13:34

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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.10/03/2026 · Serifos, Cyclades, Greece

Publicado10/03/2026

Duração10:49

Visualizações5K

LocalizaçãoSerifos, 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.8/03/2026 · D

Publicado8/03/2026

Duração10:55

Visualizações9K

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Catamaran Mooring Buoy, Raw video7/03/2026

Publicado7/03/2026

Duração17:43

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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.22/02/2026 · Mediterranean Sea

Publicado22/02/2026

Duração4:20

Visualizações4K

LocalizaçãoMediterranean 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.22/02/2026

Publicado22/02/2026

Duração3:49

Visualizações3K

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.15/02/2026 · Municipality of Hydra, Greece

Publicado15/02/2026

Duração17:12

Visualizações9K

LocalizaçãoMunicipality of Hydra, Greece

Mediterranean Masterclass | Epic NavigatorAlexandros Retsinas runs a hands-on Mediterranean sailing masterclass capped at 5 students, covering docking and crisis management.13/02/2026

Publicado13/02/2026

Duração2:09

Visualizações966

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.11/02/2026

Publicado11/02/2026

Duração0:22

Visualizações590

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.8/02/2026 · Agkistri Island, Greece

Publicado8/02/2026

Duração6:34

Visualizações3K

LocalizaçãoAgkistri 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.1/02/2026 · Athens, Greece

Publicado1/02/2026

Duração12:38

Visualizações11K

LocalizaçãoAthens, 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.31/01/2026

Publicado31/01/2026

Duração0:43

Visualizações1K

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.25/01/2026 · Piraeus, Greece

Publicado25/01/2026

Duração20:15

Visualizações14K

LocalizaçãoPiraeus, Greece

THE VIDEO THAT MADE ME A PROFESSIONALKapitán Bog Dan's solo Mediterranean mooring at Marina Tourlos, Mykonos changed Alexandros Retsinas's career.12/01/2026 · Tourlos, Greece

Publicado12/01/2026

Duração3:56

Visualizações20K

LocalizaçãoTourlos, 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.11/01/2026 · Alimos Marina, Greece

Publicado11/01/2026

Duração10:38

Visualizações31K

LocalizaçãoAlimos Marina, Greece

Advanced Sailing knots - Double Line BowlineDouble-line bowline tied on a bight when both rope ends are inaccessible.10/01/2026 · Municipal Unit of Fournas, Greece

Publicado10/01/2026

Duração4:41

Visualizações1K

LocalizaçãoMunicipal 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.7/01/2026 · Poros, Greece

Publicado7/01/2026

Duração7:20

Visualizações2K

LocalizaçãoPoros, Greece

Boat checks after long time. 6/01/2026

Publicado6/01/2026

Duração7:23

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CROSSWIND RETURN TO ALIMOS – NO COMMENTARY5/01/2026

Publicado5/01/2026

Duração17:00

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Master Catamaran with these 2 SkillsCatamaran handling improves by using neutral gear frequently and practicing single-handed maneuvering techniques.5/01/2026

Publicado5/01/2026

Duração0:27

Visualizações1K

Extreme Docking in Alimos Marina GreeceDocking a large monohull in high winds requires incremental engine adjustments and disciplined, step-by-step line management.4/01/2026 · Alimos Marina, Greece

Publicado4/01/2026

Duração20:53

Visualizações70K

LocalizaçãoAlimos Marina, Greece

EXTREME WIND ANTIPAROS-NO COMMENTARY3/01/2026

Publicado3/01/2026

Duração19:29

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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.28/12/2025 · Antiparos Municipality, Greece

Publicado28/12/2025

Duração18:13

Visualizações40K

LocalizaçãoAntiparos 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.20/12/2025

Publicado20/12/2025

Duração9:11

Visualizações10K

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.2/12/2025 · Kylindras, Greece

Publicado2/12/2025

Duração14:18

Visualizações63K

LocalizaçãoKylindras, Greece

Oceania getting Ready for Mediterranean MasterclassAlexandros Retsinas announces a Mediterranean Masterclass program launching end of January from Poros.30/11/2025 · Poros, Greece

Publicado30/11/2025

Duração2:21

Visualizações1K

LocalizaçãoPoros, 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.29/11/2025 · Municipality of Alimos, Greece

Publicado29/11/2025

Duração2:49

Visualizações4K

LocalizaçãoMunicipality 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.15/11/2025

Publicado15/11/2025

Duração0:47

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How to Open, Trim and Drop your Sails Properly. Charter boat guidance for Greece12/11/2025

Publicado12/11/2025

Duração20:24

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The best Catamaran Drill to forget the Monohull Habits28/09/2025

Publicado28/09/2025

Duração6:05

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The "One And Only Correct Way". Preparation of mooring lines Masterclass 12/09/2025

Publicado12/09/2025

Duração3:15

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Monohull On The Spot Turning Stern To6/09/2025

Publicado6/09/2025

Duração1:50

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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.4/09/2025 · Paros Regional Unit, Greece

Publicado4/09/2025

Duração7:48

Visualizações37K

LocalizaçãoParos 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.22/08/2025 · Municipal Unit of Fournas, Greece

Publicado22/08/2025

Duração10:59

Visualizações2K

LocalizaçãoMunicipal 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.30/07/2025

Publicado30/07/2025

Duração8:56

Visualizações2K

LINE DRILLS FOR MED MASTERCLASSAlexandros Retsinas drills Med mooring line technique at Perdika ahead of an August Cyclades masterclass.14/07/2025

Publicado14/07/2025

Duração19:13

Visualizações26K

Slapping the Wind and Overshooting for Mediterranean MooringAlexandros Retsinas demonstrates using an overshot bow and a control line to manage Mediterranean mooring in crosswinds.6/07/2025 · Palma de Mallorca, Spain

Publicado6/07/2025

Duração3:41

Visualizações8K

LocalizaçãoPalma de Mallorca, Spain

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