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    Posted: 01 Oct 14 at 8:53pm
Well that's my 15 stone crew fired on light days - Rory my collie dog only weighs 10kg!

... and I can stop single handing the 3000!
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I'd like to see it on a single-hander.....anyone?

I think I've seen a pic of it being done in a Contender, but it was a while ago, and I can't remember where!
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Double points for this alternative:



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I'd like to see it on a single-hander.....anyone?
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He's just pulling ropes on command, isn't he? So dumb, like a good crew
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With that dog video, I can't decide if the dog is really clever to do all those things, or really dumb to be willing to.
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I've tried it on a few things - laser 3000, cherub, and 600. hook on and twist onto the side legs facing outwards with your shoulders resting against the gunwhale, then bring tour arms to beside your shoulders, elbows facing the sky, and push outwards. It seemed easier on the cherub, the racks were better to grip onto and rest your shoulders on. it was just possible on the 600 for about 7 seconds by wedging the mainsheet and tiller between the rack and your hand, sort of doesn't work when gusts or lulls hit though ;)
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Take a look at this video, about 55 seconds in for some good trapeze technique..
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Of course other boats favour different acrobatics...



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Originally posted by Neptune

best done on a two man boat....never seen any one manage it on a Musto before  Evil Smile

... rudderless  Evil Smile Evil Smile

In answer to the OP, spin around on your hands when crouch trapezing... get your helm to stand up and push you out with his foot if you haven't got the arm strength to push out yourself- don't worry, it doesn't take away from the glory...  you need a decent breeze and good helmsman who play the power in the main- aim to try it on a beam reach with enough angle to spill the main.

FWIW I found it easier to do on a 420 than on a Laser II.  So freeboard helps.  


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