ComNav Commander P2 - Figure 105 - Starting a Gybe in WIND (Left) and WIND-Points (Right) Modes; Figure 106 - Wind Angle Limits to Start a Gybe; Gybing

ComNav Commander P2 & P2VS Installation & Operation Advanced Operations
Document PN 29010074 V4.1 - 159 -
Gybing
 Gybing should initially be tested out in moderate winds and calm seas, in
order to understand how it works on your boat.
Gybing is performed in almost the same way as a Tack – but with different wind angle limits
to start & perform the manoeuvre.
1) Do all your normal preparations (lines, sails, other gear, etc.) for a Gybe.
2) Set the Commanded Wind Angle to Gybe Hold. If necessary, let the boat head up or fall
off until the actual wind angle is close to the Commanded Angle.
3) Press the
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If the actual wind angle is within the limits – greater than the value in the Broad Reach
parameter in the Wind menu and less than 175° – the screen will show a “Gybe ?”
prompt.
At any other angle, a Gybe is not allowed, so an Invalid Command message pops up.
Note: if the actual wind angle is greater than 011° & less than a Close Reach, the
autopilot assumes that you want to Tack (see Tacking above).
Figure 105 – Starting a Gybe in WIND (left) and WIND-Points (right) Modes
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Figure 106 – Wind Angle Limits to Start a Gybe
For example, with Broad Reach set to the default 120°, if you are sailing at an angle of
121° or 174°, or anything in between, you will see “Gybe ?” prompt.