Dave, Yes, release the preventer, gybe and re-attach. When in doubt, chicken gybe (tack). Trim sail almost to centerline but do not cleat so it can run free on the other side. Wear gloves!
Joel 35/3 Annapolis On Fri, Sep 5, 2014 at 9:09 AM, David Knecht via CnC-List < [email protected]> wrote: > Speaking of preventers and jibing, I am wondering what is the recommended > way to correctly jibe a 30-40’ boat in decent winds? How far do you sheet > in the main before/during jibing? Anything else to decrease the shock to > the traveller in strong winds? As to the preventer, do you simply release > it before jibing and then reattach on the other side or something fancier? > Dave > > > Aries > 1990 C&C 34+ > New London, CT > > > > _______________________________________________ > This List is provided by the C&C Photo Album > > Email address: > [email protected] > To change your list preferences, including unsubscribing -- go bottom of > page at: > http://cnc-list.com/mailman/listinfo/cnc-list_cnc-list.com > > > -- Joel 301 541 8551
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