ward side of the boat. Tack is now complet-
ed.
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 back -
wards. 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.
The skipper should move aft and to the cen-
ter 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 for-
ward of the tiller arm. Keep the rudders
turned by holding onto the tiller crossbar.
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.
When the main fills on the opposite side it
may “snap” across so be ready for it. Have
your crew bring the jib to the new side.
Move to the side of the boat and pick up the
hiking stick.
BALANCE
Your Prindle Catamaran will sail faster and
easier if it is sailed on its “lines” so that the
water flows across the hull as it was
designed to do.
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