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The Gybe Set – Action 6

Key points:

  • Centralise the rudder as the boat gybes to stop the turn
  • Keep the boat flat by the helm crossing fast
  • Crew keeps low and is still hoisting as the boom comes over


Helm

As the boat gybes centralise the rudder and keep the boat going dead downwind.

Cross the boat as you would in a normal gybe but try to move faster as the crew won’t yet be able to help you with balance.

Crew

Keep hoisting! Bend your legs and shorten the length of the pulls as you continue to hoist.

This should avoid hitting an elbow on the boom as it floats overhead.