jibe
Sign in to savethumb|upright=1.2|Jibing from port (nautical)|port tack to [[starboard tack. Wind shown in red. ]]
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6 sectionsContents
- Use
- Dangers
- Technique
- For various sailing craft
- See also
- References
thumb|upright=1.2|Jibing from port (nautical)|port tack to [[starboard tack. Wind shown in red. ]]
A jibe (US) or gybe (Britain) is a sailing maneuver whereby a sailing craft reaching downwind turns its stern through the wind, which then exerts its force from the opposite side of the vessel. It stands in contrast with tacking, whereby the sailing craft turns its bow through the wind. For square-rigged ships, this maneuver is called wearing ship.