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The Gybe – Action 2

Key points:

  • Sails are still set perfectly - the boom just inside the quarter
  • Small rudder movement to start the gybe
  • The boat is flat as helm/crew move in


Helm

Start the turn very slowly, steering slightly with the rudder. Notice it doesn’t take much rudder movement.

Grasp the trapeze handle with your mainsheet hand. Keep the mainsheet in this hand like in a tack.

The mainsheet should be uncleated. Notice the boom is just inside the quarter of the boat.

Crew

Grasp the trapeze handle with your front hand.

Focus on flying the kite correctly using your back hand.