Basic Heaving-To in a Sailboat
Basic Heaving To a Sailboat 1) Preparation 2) Maneuver 3) Balancing Commands: Helmsman/Helmsperson gives the command: "Prepare to heave to." This gives the crew a chance to get ready and set up for the maneuver. Trim main and jib sheets. Helmsman puts the tiller toward the mainsail, (windward side) and gives the command: "Heave-to." This notifies the crew that the…