Swedish Jibe Warning

Technical article warning about the dangers of jibing and advocating for a modified jibing technique called the 'Swedish' or 'North River' jibe, which prevents the boom from being carried away by rigging.

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• jibing technique
• sailing safety
• boom control
• rigging
• technical sailing