Gybing Technique

   In double handers in survival weather have the crew attempt to hold the boom in the centre of the boat as it comes over for a fraction of a second.  This stalls the momentum of the boom as it comes across and  might set the sail on the new side.  It seems to break up the rhythm of several things which can all load up at once and cause the big unsettling lurch which usually is the start of the broach or capsize.
I've never had to do it in a single hander, just try to keep speed up and the boom out of the water.

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Ardea Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Groupie Joined: 06 Oct 15 Online Status: Offline Posts: 70	Post Options Post Reply Quote Ardea Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Gybing Technique Posted: 24 May 16 at 12:21pm
	In double handers in survival weather have the crew attempt to hold the boom in the centre of the boat as it comes over for a fraction of a second. This stalls the momentum of the boom as it comes across and might set the sail on the new side. It seems to break up the rhythm of several things which can all load up at once and cause the big unsettling lurch which usually is the start of the broach or capsize. I've never had to do it in a single hander, just try to keep speed up and the boom out of the water.

fleaberto Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 12 Jan 09 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 302	Post Options Post Reply Quote fleaberto Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 24 May 16 at 11:54am
	Go fast. Grab falls. Close eyes. Feel for water on face. No water? - excellent, well done!
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iiiiticki Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 06 Mar 16 Location: Derbyshire Online Status: Offline Posts: 206	Post Options Post Reply Quote iiiiticki Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 24 May 16 at 12:29am
	I always think the danger point is as you start to turn into the gybe and are sailing by the lee, a slight wind shift....After the gybe you can let it go all floppy then collect it up later. Provided you have retained the top of your skull that is. We used to love gybing the Tasar, nice short boom whacks across and a good tug on the jib picks up the power.

423zero Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 08 Jan 15 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 3420	Post Options Post Reply Quote 423zero Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 23 May 16 at 9:44pm
	Minisprint gybes like it's on rails, any wind speed. Enterprise gybes ok. Aquabat will try to pitchpole in any decent wind, never found a successful method. None of other boats I have sailed over the years have come close to Minisprint. I could not give you a method for how I prepare for the gybe though, I just go for it, if their is room I will go past mark and tack (if very windy).

davidyacht Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 29 Mar 05 Online Status: Offline Posts: 1345	Post Options Post Reply Quote davidyacht Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 23 May 16 at 9:35pm
	In the Solo, a strong hold of the tiller, to ensure that you come out of the gybe pointing downhill, some backward sweep on the plate to give some directional stability, don't be over kickered, gybe at maximum speed ... Don't slow down in the gybe. Reach for reach gybes may offer a better chance of survival, particularly if you ease the kicker a bit. Leave plenty of room at the gybe mark so you are not forced into the gybe while trying to negotiate capsized boats.
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Rupert Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 11 Aug 04 Location: Whitefriars sc Online Status: Offline Posts: 8956	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rupert Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 23 May 16 at 9:34pm
	I've turned into a ditherer as I've got older, sadly.
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Do Different Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 26 Jan 12 Location: North Online Status: Offline Posts: 1312	Post Options Post Reply Quote Do Different Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 23 May 16 at 9:31pm
	Makes sense. Confidence is key, dithering is doom. Some days I'm one and some days I'm t'other.

Riv Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 23 Nov 13 Location: South Devon Online Status: Offline Posts: 353	Post Options Post Reply Quote Riv Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 23 May 16 at 9:15pm
	My gybing got a lot better after I started sailing a board. Suddenly the Laser wasn't something I sat down on but something that could be thrown around played with. It's a change of perspective which can be useful at times.

Rupert Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 11 Aug 04 Location: Whitefriars sc Online Status: Offline Posts: 8956	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rupert Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 23 May 16 at 9:04pm
	Leave enough board to stand on.
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jaydub Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 06 Jan 07 Online Status: Offline Posts: 267	Post Options Post Reply Quote jaydub Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 23 May 16 at 8:47pm
	Max speed, keep hold of the gybing strop as the main goes over and a minimal S to stop the boat screwing around. The windier it is the more dead down wind I try and bring it out the gybe. Better to survive and take a few seconds heat it up than to go for it gung ho and wipe out. Works for me, but I wouldn't call myself an expert.