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The Tack – Action 4

Key points:

  • Crouch into the boat as it nears head to wind

Helm

Slide your hand down the tiller extension as you move into the boat.

Let go of the trapeze handle and the mainsheet.

Crouch as you step into the boat so you duck under the boom!

Focus on the mainsheet by the centre jammer which you are going to pick up next.

Crew

Begin to cross the boat and crouch to duck under the boom! Hold the trapeze handle for as long as possible to help steady yourself.

You should still be holding the jib sheet but the tension should be off now allowing the jib to tack easier.