A Chinese gybe on a sailing vessel is a type of gybe where the upper section of the main sail moves cross the boat, filling from the opposite side, whilst the lower section and boom remain on the original side of the vessel.

2016年6月16日 · A “Chinese Gybe” (jibe) also known as a “death roll” is feared by many and we need to know how best to avoid them. The scenario: You’re sailing dead downwind in windy conditions, and suddenly the boat starts rolling back and forth with increasing amplitude to the point where the boat actually broaches to windward.

2015年3月26日 · Sailing coach Pip Hare gives her expert advice on how to avoid a Chinese gybe. Chinese gybes on windy days are a good spectator sport, but with the right prompt response they can be...

2021年1月17日 · Chinese gybe : videos and tips to deal with it. It is called “Chinese” for the poor level of sailing preparation of the people of same name but it is actually an involuntary gybe. Highly feared in the era of spinnakers, now it is perceived as a less serious danger.

A Chinese gybe is caused by the yacht excessively heeling over to windward. The upper section of the mainsail and the spinnaker move to windward further increasing the angle of heel. The boom stays on the original side but the sails fill on the opposite side.

2015年4月27日 · Spinning out to leeward or what is known as a crash gybe or Chinese gybe can often be avoided. Jonty Sherwill outlines the scenario while world champion TP52 sailor Tim Powell offers his five...

2016年2月29日 · If a Chinese gybe looks inevitable, ease the windward spinnaker guy. You may, however, not get much warning.

A Chinese gybe on a sailing vessel is a type of gybe where the upper section of the main sail moves across the boat, filling from the opposite side, whilst the lower section and boom remain on the original side of the vessel.

2022年5月18日 · Sailing coach Pip Hare gives her expert advice on how to avoid a Chinese gybe. Chinese gybes on windy days are a good spectator sport, but with the right prompt response they can be averted. In this article, I explain how they happen and what to do and when to avoid them.

2004年10月9日 · A Chinese Gybe is when the wind gets on the wrong side of the boat and pushes against the main sail and the headsail/kite. The boat is pushed over on its side as the main sail is held in place by a preventer.