This is exactly how I like to rig my lines. For various reasons last year I had two unplanned gybes in quick succession in 30 knots & 5m waves, boatspeed 12-16 knots. No damage! Preventer in every😮 time the boom eases out past the toerail.
I put a boom brake on my 47. It replaces the vang and is adjustable. I singlehand so it is my gybe disaster avoidance system. It is by Walder. It was money well spent for me.
@@jamesgraham6122 thanks for your comment, yes one should think this is common sense, but We often see photos here on social media , sails wing on wing, no preventer, crew standing in harm's way. A preventer is for down wind sailing, both offshore and coastal- even the afternoon sail to the beach. Off course, if you are sailing downwind in big waves, with an inexperienced helm person, the likelihood of a sudden / accidental Gybe is higher.
This is exactly how I like to rig my lines. For various reasons last year I had two unplanned gybes in quick succession in 30 knots & 5m waves, boatspeed 12-16 knots. No damage! Preventer in every😮 time the boom eases out past the toerail.
I put a boom brake on my 47. It replaces the vang and is adjustable. I singlehand so it is my gybe disaster avoidance system. It is by Walder. It was money well spent for me.
Surely, this is sailing 101 isn't it ? Would anyone be in charge of the vessel offshore if they needed to be told this ?
@@jamesgraham6122 thanks for your comment, yes one should think this is common sense, but We often see photos here on social media , sails wing on wing, no preventer, crew standing in harm's way.
A preventer is for down wind sailing, both offshore and coastal- even the afternoon sail to the beach. Off course, if you are sailing downwind in big waves, with an inexperienced helm person, the likelihood of a sudden / accidental Gybe is higher.