Jibing with a Spinnaker Pole

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Howto & Style

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• sailing
• sail
• sailboat
• tip
• Forespar
• jibe
• gybe
• symmetrical
• spinnaker
• pole

[verbtrans]

I've done it on this boat dozens of times in 20kt and more, and I don't care what boat you're on, the pressure on the spin in 20kt is greater than anyone in the world can bench. The trick is how well the kite is being flown, which involves the skills of both trimmers (guy and sheet) and the helm. The only way to get a kite to release (either end) is for the pressure to become neutral or close to neutral. Sheet and guy have to ease (not too much) while the boat is headed dead down.

[vabob]

wtf why would you release  the mast end first in a strong wind thats a good way to get your teeth knocked out

[CAMNZ117]

@TheSailorbouy it effects your pride when the other person helping punches you in the face :)

[TheSailorbouy]

if the 4deck don't release the pole from the mast until the person trimmimg the guy fully lets it off....and also doesn't take up the new guy until the 4deck calls 'made' the pole has no pressure in it, so no chance of any type of injury to teeth arms or pride!

[JRC808]

Dip jibes are best, more efficient alot simpler=one person jibe

[vabob]

Try that move on a 40' IOR boat in 20 knt wind and you will get your teeth knock out because there is no way you are going to "help shape" the spin by holding the pole all your going to do is get some one one the front of the boat hurt, if the sail is full it will stay full till you can get the sheet rehooked besides in the video you can see the spin collapse because he still has the pole attacted to it

[verbtrans]

B32, no longer built, about 14 in existence. Yes, very fast and fun boat.

[verbtrans]

Also, while I've gotten a few bruises on my arms doing it this way, I've never been at risk of losing teeth.

[verbtrans]

Typically it is. This was for filming purposes.

[verbtrans]

1) By leaving the guy in the pole you can help keep shape in the spin & help ensure that it doesn't collapse while the guy is eased. This is important for the spin full,the boat fast and the spin from wrapping the forestay in odd conditions. 2) Especially in heavy air, the force of the sail makes it difficult for the guy to slip out of the pole without dropping the topping lift, which would add a step to the process. Once the pole is off the mast, a twist of the wrist releases the guy.