Hudson River Gybe Videos

[Paul Miller]

Last weekend I had Mark Powers aboard with me in Ganges Harbour and we took the opportunity to make a couple of videos of the much discussed Hudson River gybe. 

Through the wonders of modern e-gadgetry I was able to slow down the faster parts and clearly show what happens to the sheet.

In the first video the wishbone is about 15 -20 degrees abaft the mast.

In the second it is sheeted to about 45 degrees.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/oq5JM7RhH6cPCqed7

https://photos.app.goo.gl/41crppK54epkTLbn9

Notes:

At 45 degrees 

- it is not necessary to touch the sheet at all

- the wheel is held at hard over until the sail is all the way around

- the line leaps over any low obstructions and flys well behind the cockpit

- not much way is lost in the process

- no hard catch at the end

At 15-20 degrees

- it sometimes helps to lift the inboard end of the sheet a little

- the wheel is spun back to hard over the other way as soon as the sail backwinds to prevent stalling in irons

- the line drags along the pulpit rail all the way but still flys well behind the boat

- more way is lost than at 45 degrees but still no stall

- no hard catch at the end

At no time in either scenario did the sheet come into the cockpit area. Centrifugal force throws it out behind the boat.

Paul M

NS30U #211 Sandpiper

Cowichan Bay, B.C.

[Richard Templeton]

Not so sure of the wisdom of not hauling in the sheet and letting it out in a controlled fashion.

Richard Templeton

Swell 26U

Annapolis

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[Paul Miller]

Personally I find it safer and less frantic this way, especially as a single-hander.
Is there something specific that you see in the videos that troubles you?

Paul M
NS30U #211, Sandpiper
Cowichan Bay B.C.

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