Wind
Anatomy of a Gybe
by Bob Mimlitch
1, 2 & 3
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8 & 9
5, 6 & 7
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Skipper and crew positions shown
are for light to moderate winds.
Hobie University, NAHCA
Page 11
30 Mar 02
1. Insure your speed is up prior to initiating a gybe.
2. Insure you are and will remain clear of traffic during the gybe.
3. Alert the crew and insure that you get a response.
4. Move in and pull the tiller smoothly.
5. Skipper moves to the opposite side and grabs the tiller outside the main sheet.
6. Crew moves to the opposite side and catches jib on opposite side by sheet or clew.
7. The skipper grabs the main sheets below the boom and pulls against the sail.
8. The crew trims the jib by pulling on the leech which give the boat power.
9. As the pressure on the main sail gets light, alert the crew and swing the main sail across.
10. Continue the turn until above the optimum course.
11. Trim and match your sails.
12. Shift gears (with sail shape) as you accelerate and come down to optimum course.
13. Balance the boat per conditions.
14. Pull daggers, rudder, etc. as desired.
