Preventer
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preventer-290-4299662
title:
Preventer
text:
A gybe preventer, preventer, or jibe-guard, is a mechanical device on a sailing vessel which limits the boom's ability to swing unexpectedly across the boat due to an unplanned accidental jibe. During an unplanned accidental jibe, neither the crew nor the boat is set up properly to execute a planned jibe. As a result, the uncontrolled boom will swing across the boat potentially inflicting injury or knocking crew members overboard. The mainsheet or traveller can also inflict serious injury. Uncon
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description:
Sailing rope to stop accidental jibes
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Preventer
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2023-09-30T23:31:10Z
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