Here's a tip that I've found very handy:
Every skiff sailor will experience getting caught in irons a few times
during the learning process (unfortunately, Iâm still in that process). When
boat
speed has dropped to near zero, the rudder simply goes sideways through the
water. This sometimes happens after a blown tack where something goes wrong
(most often during the starting sequence). By the time you get out on the
wire, the boat is nearly stopped.
When this happens, you are about to lose 75 yards minimum as you fumble
aroundâdesperately trying to get going again.
After tacking and heading out on the wire, if you get that awful feeling
when the boat wonât bear away no matter how hard you steer awayâdonât
give up.
Simply move forward to the point that your front foot is well forward of the
shrouds and start ooching with your front leg/foot. With each pump of the
leg, the flow on the rudder will reattach briefly and the boat will bear away
a bit. Usually on the third pump, you will have permanent attachment and be
on your way.
Bram
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