Carpe Diem Sailing · vidéo

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Marco, a Sail Canada cruising instructor, demonstrates a controlled single-handed gybe to minimize 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 centerline to reduce the distance the boom travels during the maneuver.1:01 As the boat turns through the wind, the sailor watches for the mainsail leech to curl, signaling 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 emphasizes that an accidental gybe risks damaging the traveler and mainsheet, making a controlled approach essential in stiffer breezes.3:44 Maintaining sufficient sea room remains a priority throughout the maneuver.3:29

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