RE: Jibing problem: getting stuck @ true downwind.

From: Martyn, Rick (RZM1@pge.com-DeleteThis.com)
Date: Fri Jul 06 2001 - 07:16:35 PDT 

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From: "Martyn, Rick" <RZM1@pge.com-DeleteThis.com>
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Subject: RE: Jibing problem: getting stuck @ true downwind.
Date: Fri, 6 Jul 2001 07:16:35 -0700 
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I recall having the same problem. I found that leaning the sail/mast
slightly to the outside of the turn kept me moving past the straight
downwind direction.

Good Luck,
Rick

-----Original Message-----
From: lorinjohn@att.net-DeleteThis.com [mailto:lorinjohn@att.net-DeleteThis.com]
Sent: Thursday, July 05, 2001 4:48 PM
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Subject: Jibing problem: getting stuck @ true downwind.

Greetings...

I am trying to learn how to perform a carve jibe and
seem to have hit a plateau. I sail a Bic Veloce 278
(sails: 4.7, 5.4, 6.0). My problem is that when I can't
turn further than true down wind. --I'll run out of gas,
stall and then fall in.

While I'm sure that there is fine tuning to be done on
my approach and turn, I feel fairly comfortable with the
set up, moving the back foot to the opposite rail and
turning the board (at least until true down wind).
However, I can't figure out how to get beyond stalling
at true down wind.

I would be curious to know what to do to complete a
carving jibe [assuming I can maintain the speed] or go
to plan "B" and do a pivot jibe [long board jibe] when
I'm not planning.

Thanks in advance!

JW

        

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