Cruising Tip 6: Controlled Jibe - Underway
Cruising Tips with Capt. Jack Klang • 2m 16s
Capt. Jack Klang demonstrates how to perform a controlled jibe so the boom moves safely across the cockpit when turning the stern of the boat into the wind.
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