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GybeWise
Check out the February issue of WindsurfingUK for the gybe entry and using touch points to help you sheet in
properly. For the mid section of non-planing and full carve gybes, when stability and control are required for a
swift foot change, look how the Warrior concept comes into play = LOOK, LEAN (over a flexed knee) LEVERING
the rig the opposite way is central to a clean foot switch, which should always replace the carving foot right on
the rail.
Windwise Gybing Touch Points
Clew hand well down the boom, pulling in
and down on the boom heavily.
Rear foot toes on rail next to rear strap, try
to replace carving back foot during switch.
Before releasing rig, front hand slides
towards the mast.
New front hand well down the boom.
Look (chin near or on shoulder)
Lean over a flexed knee
Lever the mast out of the turn as the rear
placed clew hand pulls down HARD!
Q. When do I switch the feet?
A. Start dead downwind and keep in
‘warrior’ pulling in and down massively
on the clew hand.
Q. When do I release the rig?
A. Rotate the sail just after passing dead
downwind to exit on a broad reach.
Keep looking forward and drop low over
the newly placed rear foot.
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