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Cues: crew of 2

christiam edited this page Jul 23, 2015 · 5 revisions

Prepare Spinnaker

  • Crew does steps 1-4
  • Skipper calls this a few boat lengths before windward mark, gets ready to raise centerboard

Raise Spinnaker

  • Crew does steps 5-7
  • Skipper calls this as the boat bears off to downwind leg,
    • sets proper course
    • pulls in guy after spinnaker is up while crew pushes pole fwd
    • raises centerboard

Prepare to Gybe

  • Crew makes sure jib sheet isn't cleated, does steps 1-3
  • Skipper calls this a few boat lengths before gybe mark/gybing, flies spinnaker while crew is busy with pole

Gybe

  • Crew does steps 4-7
  • Skipper flies spinnaker, performs gybe

Prepare to lower Spinnaker

  • Crew does steps 1-2
  • Skipper calls this a few boat lengths before leeward mark, brings CB down, gives slack on spinnaker sheet

Lower the Spinnaker

  • Crew trims jib sheets for upwind leg, does steps 3-7
  • Skipper gives starboard spinnaker sheet slack, starts maneuvering around leeward mark: defend inside, turn aggressively

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