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The Gybe – Action 5

Key points:

  • Put some windward heel in to steer the boat
  • Let the rudder follow the boat
  • Don’t release the sails as you both continue to cross the boat

Helm

Allow the boat to heel to windward slightly to help with the turn. This carves the boat round and reduces the amount of rudder needed.

Pass the tiller extension over the top before the boom gybes.

Still hold the trapeze handle and mainsheet in your front hand.

Crew

Grab the leeward kite sheet near the turning block with your back hand.

With your front hand grab the new kite sheet by the other turning block.

You should now have one kite sheet in each hand.