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A Swan 47 S&S crew practices heaving to at sea, demonstrating the maneuver in both moderate and rough conditions. Instructor Chris leads the drill: bear away, tack without releasing the headsail, and leave the backed headsail and locked helm to balance the boat.1:49 The yacht stops almost immediately, and crew members describe the transition from active sailing to sudden calm as striking.0:59 Two exit options are covered — jibing out or pulling the headsail across to resume the original tack.1:56 The crew also executes the maneuver in rough weather, confirming that the same procedure works when conditions are genuinely demanding.2:28 Practical applications discussed include man overboard response, reefing, crew rest, using the heads, and cooking a hot meal underway.0:16 A novice at the helm completes the maneuver without difficulty, reinforcing that heaving to requires no exceptional skill.0:32 Practicing in benign conditions before needing it in an emergency is the central lesson the crew takes away.

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