While the crew
is
sheeting in the jib, the skipper
should be sheeting in the main
and
moving to
the
proper
position
on
the windward side of the boat.
Tack
is
now completed.
Note:
If you
end
up "in irons"
you
will
start to drift
backwards. While sitting
on
the
weather
hull, uncleat
the main
and
push
the
boom
to leeward. Backwind the
jib
and
push the tiller away from you. This reverses
the
rudders
and
allows
the
boat to sail backwards. Leave
them reversed until the bows
are
pOinted
in
the
direction of a close reach. Release
the
jib, straighten
the rudders
and
sheet
both sails
in
quickly.
JIBING
When sailing downwind
or
on
a
broad
reach you
must jibe. To do so, first check new direction to
be
sure
it
is
clear of
other
boats.
When boat
is
heading straight downwind, grab the
sheets between the main blocks
and
pull
the
sail across.
BE SURE
TO
KEEP LOW AS THE BOOM
CROSSES
THE BOAT.
The
skipper should move aft
and
to
center
of
the
boat while turning the
rudder
about
1/3
of the
full
throw.
Swing the hiking stick to the opposite side, placing
the
end
aft of the rear
beam
and
forward of
the
tiller
arm. Keep the rudders turned by holding
onto
the tiller
crossbar.
When
the
main
fills
on
the
opposite
side
it
may
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