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Uploaded by Chris Love | January 19, 2009

Expert Moth sailor Hans Henken explains how to execute a "foiling gybe," in other words, a smooth gybe that doesn't cause your hull to sink back down into the water.

Comments7 comments

moth person 3 years ago

Dude this kid is amazing

james 3 years ago

cyc sandiego wow i never new there were that many moths there. can i try? lol used to flat lasers oyc

Virginia Veal 3 years ago

Nice work Hans! Good luck with the World Champs early August!

MothFan 3 years ago

that kid is a beeeast! I can't believe how fast it's going in 2 knts of breeze. future of sailing right there

Matthew C 3 years ago

That is awesome. Favorite part is when he goes flying by the boat with a slack asym. I want one.

Pat Hitchins 3 years ago

Charlie McKee is the other moth on the water

Craig Thompson 3 years ago

Best TT yet! Very cool.