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The Tack – Action 5

Key points:

  • Keep low and forwards

Helm

As the boom comes over your head begin to stand up and cross the boat.

Rotate the tiller extension around the back of the boat with your hand close to the tiller. It helps to have a light tiller extension.

Pick up the mainsheet near the centre jammer with the same hand you let go of the trapeze handle with.

Crew

Crouch down as you cross under the boom facing forward and keeping your weight as far forward as possible.

Let go of the jib sheet and pick it up with your new back hand from close to the cleat.

You should now be focusing on the new trapeze handle, ready to grab it.