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Gybing The Thistle In Heavy Air

A comprehensive guide on how to execute a safe heavy-air gybe in a Thistle, detailing the roles of the forward crew, middle crew, and skipper in coordinating the maneuver to prevent capsizing and maintain control.

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  • Greg Fisher
  • heavy air
  • gybing
  • technique
  • heavy weather sailing