increasingly common. With your body at an angle it is easier to move in and out. This also ensures you are clear of waves and have better all- round visibility.
Teamwork is important and in gusty conditions the helm may move inboard to enable the crew to stay out. Equally, the crew may hold the helm’s shoulder for stability in certain conditions. Sailing downwind you may need to move well back and lower yourself on the wire.
To come off the trapeze, reverse the procedure for getting out. Bend the front leg, holding the sheet in your rear hand and using this hand for support. While in traditional boats you may unhook from the ring in a sitting position, most asymmetrics require that you stay on your feet as you tack or gybe the boat.
If you capsize to leeward, try to lower yourself into the water, unhooking from the trapeze ring first. If you jump you may damage sails or rigging, or