A jibe (US) or gybe (Britain) is a sailing maneuver whereby a sailing craft reaching downwind turns its stern through the wind, which then exerts its force from the opposite side of the vessel.

May 11, 2016 · Tom Cunliffe explains the mechanics of gybing, what can go wrong, and shows you how to perform a flawless, fearless gybe every time

Sep 9, 2018 · What is the difference between a tacking and a jibing? Tacking is how you head upwind, pointing as high into the wind as possible, to keep the sails full. A jibe is conducted …

Are you afraid of heavy air gybes (or jibe) due to either lack of experience or too many painful experiences? We asked Zack Clayton – a top scow sailor and sailcloth industry leader with …

Jun 16, 2016 · A “Chinese Gybe” (jibe) also known as a “death roll” is feared by many and we need to know how best to avoid them. The scenario: You’re sailing dead downwind in windy …

May 27, 2012 · With the right preparations and precaution taken you can significantly improve your chances of safe and fast gybes, even when the wind is above your normal level of …

Like a tack, the gybe takes place when you turn a boat through the wind and take it from one tack (say port) to another (say starboard) - or vice versa. The difference is that in the case of a …

A gybe (also spelled “jibe” in American English) is a sailing maneuver in which the boat changes direction by turning its stern (rear) through the wind. During a gybe, the wind shifts from one …

Jul 15, 2018 · Most sailors will gybe an average of 3-4 times per race, so the toll a bad gybe might take on your overall result is usually minor to an overall performance, however there are gains …

Apr 7, 2023 · Gybing, also known as jibing, is the maneuver of turning a sailboat downwind by allowing the boom to swing across the boat. While it may seem similar to tacking, there are …