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The Gybe Set – Action 9

Key points:

  • Steer the boat for maximum power
  • Keep the boat flat
  • Watch out for wind shadows from upwind boats


Helm

Steer the boat until you are up to full power with both of you flat on the wire.

Sheet the mainsail so it is on the quarter.

Watch out for boats coming upwind on starboard tack and for their wind shadows.

Crew

Focus on just curling the luff of the kite.

Let yourself down flat on the wire to maximise leverage.

Watch out for wind shadows caused by any boats coming upwind on starboard tack.