Extreme Monohull Docking in 25 Knots | The Art of Slapping the Wind

Epic Navigator 🌊 Mediterranean Masterclass – Final Maneuver This docking marks the final maneuver of our Mediterranean Masterclass: A two-week offshore journey, sailing from Athens to the Dodecanese and back. After miles at sea, real weather, and real decisions, this was the last test — and it was executed successfully under demanding conditions. This is how real sailors finish a passage. Who This Video Is For Skippers who want real docking techniques Sailors facing strong crosswinds & tight marinas Anyone who wants to understand wind control, not fight it Crews training for high-pressure maneuvers If you sail in the Mediterranean, this is a situation you will face. Weekly Episodes – Don’t Miss Them Strong wind. Limited space. No second chances. In this episode, we enter Alimos Marina with a monohull under 25 knots of wind, reversing in and slapping the wind to maintain full control of the boat. This is a real-world, high-pressure docking maneuver — not theory. ⚓ What Happens in This Video Reversing against 25 knots of wind Using overshooting to stay loaded on the wind Maintaining rudder authority while slapping the wind Securing the first windward line to lock the boat Completing the maneuver cleanly with mooring lines Full crew coordination under challenging conditions No cuts. No shortcuts. Just seamanship. These videos are now weekly. 👉 Subscribe, hit the bell 🔔, and stay connected — because every episode is based on real conditions, not simulations. 👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell 🔔 so you don’t miss more sailing tips and real-world maneuvers from Epic Navigator. ⛵ Let’s set sail. 📍 Location: Alimos Marina, Greece Duration: Two Weeks – Mediterranean Masterclass 🎥 Filmed with: insta360 x5 : https://www.insta360.com/sal/x5?utm_term=INRJD9E Promo code: INRJD9E 📧 Contact Information: 🌐 Website: https://epicnavigator.com/ ✉️ Email: info@epicnavigator.com 📲 WhatsApp (Office): +30 694 818 8226 📲 WhatsApp (Direct): +30 694 393 6083 💙 Support the Channel: ⚓ If you enjoy this content and want to see more real seamanship under pressure, consider supporting the channel.