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The Gybe – Action 4

Key points:

  • Turn continues at same rate
  • Helm and crew move in keeping the boat flat
  • Sails are kept sheeted in even though helm and crew are moving across the boat

Helm

Keep the arc of the boat constant using the rudder.

Once the crew is in the centre of the boat lift yourself up on the trapeze handle and stand on the side. Try to keep the mainsheet in as tight as possible by keeping your trapeze handle hand as far out of the boat as possible.

Slide your hand down the tiller extension and lift it as you go into the boat.

Crew

Let go of the trapeze handle with the front hand.

Now pass the kite sheet from your back hand to your front hand. This will allow you to keep the kite in and flying as you cross the boat.

Focus now switches from the kite luff to grabbing the kite sheet by the turning block.