gybe

Experimentation was the method that I used to learn the carve gybe.

The feet are changed first and then the rig, using the same method as for the flare gybe.

B4 Can water start and carve gybe, used to 295 boards.

Here we shall deal with the basic carve gybe on a board over 3.00m.

Rather than trying to tackle the gybe as a whole, break it down into smaller component parts and try to make each part smooth.

The spinnaker pole must be moved in each gybe, and is quite difficult for beginners to use.

This was touched upon when discussing the flare gybe.

Alternatively only one sheet is used, with the sail snuffed before a gybe.

It should not be confused with the carve gybe which is used in high winds without the centreboard.

Throughout the carve gybe (a high speed, fairly advanced manoeuvre) is given as an example.

This is called a 'bottom turn' and closely resembles the first half of a carve gybe.

A gybe normally performed on longer boards with the daggerboard down.

Its most common purpose is to prevent potentially dangerous movement of the spar in an accidental gybe.

Starboard gybe is obviously safer than port, and clear air is vital.

Everything happens so quickly on the water, though, that all you are left with is a vague impression, particularly with something like the carve gybe.

Those first learning to water start or carve gybe are best off in the flat water to windward by the spit.

See broach, Chinese gybe and death roll.

It is a very tight version of the carve gybe performed on shorter boards, where the board is turned in a short distance.

Those whom our staff judge as being able competently to carve gybe and water start may continue sailing till safety cover finishes.

Now ready for the gybe.

Suzanne's got a good sense of balance which is always useful when you're sailing Now let's look at this gybe to see if it's any smoother.

Fig 63 The carve gybe.

In large surf it is sometimes worth slowing down ad letting a large wave pass before attempting the gybe.

A gybe in which, instead of the sail passing around the front of the board, the sailor ducks down and throws it overhead.

It contrasts with a normal gybe, where the whole sail moves across the boat as the boat turns its stern through the wind.

You should gybe well in front of it and once the turn is completed look behind for your wave.

You must be able to water start with ease and have enough confidence to gybe in front of a breaking wave.

Fig 72 Timing when and where to gybe in choppy conditions.

This is gradually learned so that, for instance, you know exactly when to gybe in choppy water to take advantage of the waves.

It's better to sail two oblique courses to get down there but this if you choose where to gybe to reach your goal point.

Before gybing the command "Ready to gybe" is given.

On the carve gybe you can note where the back foot is positioned, the extent of the knee bend and the rig position.

At some stage after you have leapt out through the waves you will need to gybe and hopefully catch a wave back in.

Gybe for the nautical activity.

By re-running successful events in the mind, such as that perfect smooth carve gybe you made, you are reinforcing your success.

Sometimes referred to as a 'scissors gybe'.

Provided you get an overlap you can shout 'water' and the other boards have to give you space to gybe in.

Camper navigator Will Oxley said: "At one point we got into very shallow water and had to gybe.

Partial timings for the winner were 0h59 to upwind mark, 0h29 to gybe mark, 0h39 to finish.

It is essential that before you attempt to duck gybe you can carve gybe well, as the feet and body positions are exactly the same.

This has no practical purpose whatsoever but has become rather a measure of ability - if you can duck gybe it is an indication that you must be quite good.

The asymmetric is very easy to gybe since it only requires releasing one sheet and pulling in the other one, passing the sail in front of the forestay.

The aim is to gybe just before an oncoming wave, thus using the 'downhill' part of the wave, when you are most vulnerable, ie during the latter part of the turn.

In light winds a good practice is to incorporate the duck gybe into the long board flare gybe, this will not only improve the hand movements, but also your sense of timing.

As he pushed the tiller over, heading directly for the entrance, the wind was right aft and the sails trimmed too flat: a fluky puff of wind would gybe the zebec all standing.

The carve gybe appears as one of the manoeuvres of Level 4, so before attempting to carve gybe you should be able to do all the material in the preceding levels.

Hal put the whipstall hard alee, but as she struggled wildly to feel the wind come across her stern, and threatened to gybe with all standing, Daniel paid off the yard braces to take the strain.

You'll gybe in a squall when there isn't a motor boat to pick you up, or you'll get a pleurisy when I'm not there, or you'll crash your car where labourers don't come.

It is particularly useful when you want to gybe without losing valuable way downwind, for example, when working upwind on a short board or gybing in tight situations such as in front of an oncoming wave or obstacle.

If the action of the wind and waves is capable of pushing the bow off the wind sufficiently, it is possible that the boat will gybe and sail herself around in part of a rather violent circle with the rudder lashed.