How to Inside A-Sail Gybe in any conditions
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- Опубликовано: 20 авг 2022
- Since moving from the Mumm 36 to the J109 the team at bottom up boats have had to learn how to master the inside A-Sail gybe. By following three simple steps and practising in light conditions before moving up to heavier airs you can quickly master the basic moves that will have you flipping you boat from side to side loosing little to no speed in the process.
An A-Sail can also been know as an Asymmetrical Spinnaker, regardless of what you call it the skills need to gybe on on the inside are the same.
Being able to gybe the A-Sail effectively on the inside you limit the travel the sheets need to tack reducing the time it takes to gybe the sail which limits the loss of boats speed while reducing the likelihood of tangles.
The inside A-Sail gybe is easier to do in light to moderate conditions than the outside option. It is a little tricker in heavy airs, with that said it is well worth mastering this key skill as it will takes seconds of your race time every time you pull one off successfully.
If you are sailing a boat with a short bow sprit it can be safer to gybe your A-Sail on the outside, this reducing the risk of getting a messy and time consuming forestay wrap. If you need to master this skill you can learn how in one of our earlier bottom up boats videos.
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The team at bottom up boats hope you enjoys the speed session crew demonstration. With a little bit of practise and every crew member knowing they role you will be gybing like pros in no time. 
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Over trimming the main to offset the spin heeling the boat in that direction has saved us from death roll gybes many times on boats up to this size..seems about 40 ft loa. Also over trimming the chute helps too..which is just the opposite of what most people do…it is the symmetric chute that is overpowered and heels the boat to a point that the rudder loses control and the gybe occurs out of control. Over trimming it usually depowers it as well. It has to be done in time though
All good points, for symmetric kite over trimming is one of the best ways to avoid a death roll.
Great video. The steps are explained clearly and are easy to see. Thanks!
Glad you like it and thanks for taking the time to leave us some feedback. Comments like this inspire us to do more :)
nice video! Now a video for people like me who do this solo... :-)
Auto pilot and a furling code zero would be my suggestions 😁👍
@@BottomUPBoats unfortunately I don’t have a autopilot (yet) and certainly no furler. Just sail it dead and be quick
@@JohanGrooters sounds like the perfect plan... Stay safe out there !!!
Nice video . Now can you add running backstays and short handed crew
Yes we can, well sort of.
Here is an older video from our Mumm 36 which had the running back stays.
ruclips.net/video/I6NPfpa_V_E/видео.html
As per the demo going on the onside will be easier if you are short handed as less jobs for people to do. With the running back stays I would centre the main and try to get the back stays and main right before sheeting on the kite...
Finally make the turn super slow if you can.
Well done! Thanks.
Our pleasure, glad you found it useful 👍
As a fellow J109 owner I was intrigued by what I think is your on-deck barber hauler hardware. I'd be interested in how it works for you and whether you'd recommend copying that design. I have an older version, 2003. So presently I use a removable shackle and pulley system tied to the mast, but I have no way to move the direction of pull aft, aside from the jib sheet and car. If you're looking for a video topic, this would be worth demonstrating.
Our J109 is of a similar vintage, we have only had it for 1 season so are still learning. Our jib barber hauler system is OK, with that said we are looking to upgrade it to one which has continuous control. Our current system only adjusts one side at a time we want to move to a system that is continuous with the adjustment setting both sides at the same time.
I have looked a 4 or 5 other boats and none of them have fore and aft control, they are all fixed, either with pulleys or with friction rings. The outside jib car still has a big impact on your sheeting angle even if you are pulling through the eye in the barber hauler. This should give you all the control you need.
I agree that a video on this would be great, if we do change the system I will be sure to take some footage and whip up a video.
@@BottomUPBoats Thank you, it is nice to meet you, I'll sub and follow your channel along. I have similarly done a handful of engine repair videos on my boat, which you may find useful one day. It is hull #43, with an older style aluminum mast, made in California. I liked your video of the halyard shackle knot.
Dave
@@spelunkerd thanks for join the Bottom UP Boats CREW.... Our hull is even older than yours, we are looking to replace the engine this winter so I will be sure to check your videos.
While our hull is old we have a carbon master in her which give us a lot more range with sail shape while taking a little bit of weight out up high which is always a bonus.