This exercise introduces important principles of boat control and may be useful if you have a broken rudder. It provides a fantastic way of understanding the forces on a boat.
The boat is steered by altering the balance and sail setting. Practise in a clear area with a steady and light wind. This manoeuvre is not possible in catamarans.
Sheet the jib in to bear away. Heel to leeward to luff up. • 使船倾向下⻛侧,进⾏迎⻛偏转。
• Heel to windward to bear away. • 使船倾向上⻛侧,进⾏顺⻛偏转。 Before you start: 在开始前:
Either raise the rudder on the uphaul or immobilise the rudder by very loosely securing it to the centreline of the boat with a strong piece of elastic. This will allow you to regain control again quickly if necessary. Try