However, this results in the sail being sheeted in too tight, which will produce excessive weather helm. In stronger winds, the effect is more dangerous. Constant attempts at correcting the luffing by sheeting in and then releasing the main sheet as the boat becomes overpowered can cause a rocking motion. A vang also helps you to control your jibing. By using a snap shackle as the lower attachment, the vang can quickly be moved to another point as a preventer.
Favorite locations are the toe rails and the headsail sheet tracks.
This allows for controlled jibes by the crew. Accidental jibes cause injury and gear failure on large yachts and result in capsizes on dinghies. All Rights Reserved.