72 COACHING WINDWISE TECHNIQUE
SHIFTING & SWITCHING
TOUCH POINTS FOR GYBING
We’ve made big
noises about the
value of
Windwise
Touch Points
and none
more so
your
foot
switch mid
gybe.
System says, “In light
winds, your front foot
could be out of the strap
just behind the mast base.
But whenever possible, keep
your front foot IN the front strap,
even when off the plane!”
On land and water, say these out loud
and ‘feel’ them!
“One – rear hand down the boom”
Clew hand down the boom, gradually
pulling in and down towards your
head, mast arm pushes out of the
turn.
“Two – rear foot on rail”
This is a park lane, build all your
hotels on it! Whether it’s a planing or
non-planing gybe – toes on the rail next
to BACK strap. This guarantees carving
and gives plenty of room to change the feet.
Even in light winds, practice this to create the
memory for stronger winds.
“Three – chin on shoulder and LOOK”
Chin near, or for training, actually touching the rear
shoulder to guarantee you to look into and through
out the turn!
On the next spread we go through the whole action!
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