Gybing; Figure 106 - Gybe Response For Various Points Of Sail - ComNav Commander P2 Installation & Operation Manual

ComNav Commander P2 Installation & Operation

Gybing

Gybing is only possible when the wind angle is at the Broad Reach Def Point or greater.
Gybing is performed in much the same way as a tack; simply press the TURN button followed
by the appropriate ARROW button.
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Before starting a Gybe, you should sheet in the mainsail (and any other sails which you
would normally sheet in for a Gybe), to prevent excessive boom travel during the Gybe.
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If the wrong ARROW button is pressed, the Gybe will be cancelled.
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If the wind angle was not at the Gybe Hold Point defined in the Wind menu, the autopilot
will steer the boat to the Gybe Hold Point on the same tack, and hold it there.
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When the vessel is at the Gybe Hold Point, press the TURN button again, followed by the
appropriate ARROW button. The autopilot will slowly steer the vessel to the Gybe Hold
Point on the opposite tack.
Once the Gybe manoeuvre is complete and the boat is on the opposite tack, the commanded
wind angle can be adjusted as desired and the sails may now be let out.
Figure 106 – Gybe Response for Various Points of Sail
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To cancel a Gybe Special Turn once the autopilot has begun to steer the boat onto the
opposite tack, you must exit WIND mode by pressing and holding the
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Caution!
Be alert to avoid the swinging boom.
Caution!
It is important to understand fully the operation of the
autopilot while performing a Gybe. Test out the operation of the autopilot
when gybing in moderate winds and calm seas in order to determine how
your boat reacts.
Caution!
Cancelling a Gybe Special Turn is not recommended, as
it may cause an accidental Gybe, which could result in damage or
injury.
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