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Manual XCAT Sail Page 39 Edition: 05/2023
2.8 Tacking and jibing
Info: videos on tacking and jibing are also available on our website:
https://www.x-cat.com/en/videos -> XCAT Sail training sessions
When tacking, the XCAT turns with the bow through the wind from the
upwind course (high on the wind) to a new upwind course. Due to the two
slim hulls, the XCAT sails "as if on rails". This means that you have to sail an
arc through the wind. Most of the time the XCAT also stops short or runs back
slightly. The tack can therefore only be driven from a course high on the
wind. When tacking, leave the genoa on the old bow "back" until the XCAT
has turned completely through the wind. Advantage: The XCAT turns better
through the wind and drops more willingly to the new course. Disadvantage:
The XCAT initially stops on the new course.
When jibing, the XCAT turns with the stern through the wind, from the deep
space wind course to the new deep space wind course. In catamaran sailing,
the mainsail is "shifted" to the other side when jibing. This means that - as
soon as the genoa dips - you pull the sail to the new side at the mainsheet in
a controlled manner, catching the momentum. Be careful not to hit the
sail/mainsheet on your head! After shifting, continue sailing from the
downwind course to a deep downwind course.