Learn to Trapeze

This video we discuss being comfortable and confident with the basic skiff skill of trapezing.

Trapezing adds righting moment, by moving crew weight further from the centreline, without the weight penalty of building wider boats. Trapeze systems are used on most skiff classes which makes sailing from the trapeze a key skill for any skiff sailor.

Here we talk about about trapeze harness fit, then hit the water to break down into steps the process from beginner trapeze sailor to confident helming from the wire.

Kit in this video:
- Superlite wetsuit long john https://lennonsails.co.uk/superlite-w...
- Superlite wetsuit top https://lennonsails.co.uk/superlite-1...
- Thermalite wetsuit top https://lennonsails.co.uk/thermalite-...
- Showa 341 gloves https://lennonsails.co.uk/gloves-341/
- Race bib https://lennonsails.co.uk/race-bib/
- Buoyancy aid https://lennonsails.co.uk/pfd-buoyanc...
- Wetsuit socks https://lennonsails.co.uk/waterproof-...
- Shock trapeze harness http://www.shocksailing.com/product-o...

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