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What this video covers

Marco, a Sail Canada cruising instructor, demonstrates a controlled single-handed gybe to minimise load on the mainsail and rigging.0:03 The process begins by bearing away to a run until the Genoa collapses behind the mainsail.0:57 Once on a run, the sailor sheets the mainsail into the centreline to reduce the distance the boom travels during the manoeuvre.1:01 As the boat turns through the wind, the sailor watches for the mainsail leech to curl, signalling the moment to release the mainsheet and allow the sail to cross the boat under control.2:22 After the mainsail gybes, the sailor releases the Genoa sheet and winches it in on the new tack before adjusting the course.2:50 The instructor emphasises that an accidental gybe risks damaging the traveller and mainsheet, making a controlled approach essential in stiffer breezes.3:44 Maintaining sufficient sea room remains a priority throughout the manoeuvre.3:29

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