Wichard Boom Brakes

Safe and Efficient Gybing with Wichard Boom Brakes

Discover the Wichard Boom Brakes. These innovative devices are designed to make gybing (or jibing) the mainsail a safer and more controlled process, reducing the risk of accidents and damage to your sailboat.

What are Boom Brakes, and Why Do You Need Them?

Gybing the mainsail is one of the most challenging and potentially dangerous maneuvers in sailing, even for experienced sailors. It involves swinging the heavy boom from one side of the boat to the other going downwind, a process that can generate tremendous forces if not executed properly. Uncontrolled gybing can result in significant damage to the boat or serious injuries to the crew.

Wichard Boom Brakes offer a safer solution by allowing the boom to gybe smoothly and at a controlled pace. They work by introducing friction to the line passing over the boom brake, enabling you to regulate the speed and direction of the boom's movement during a gybe.

Benefits of Using Wichard Boom Brakes

• Increased safety: Wichard Boom Brakes significantly reduce the risk of accidents and injuries during gybing maneuvers.
• Controlled movement: The brakes allow you to gybe the mainsail in a slow, measured action, preventing violent swings and potential damage.
• Versatility: In addition to gybing, Wichard Boom Brakes can also act as preventers when sailing downwind, providing added control and security.
• Convenience: With the boom under control, short-handed crews can safely perform deck work, rest, or temporarily leave the cockpit.

Gyb'Easy: The Ultimate Boom Brake from Wichard

At Fisheries Supply, we offer the Gyb'Easy boom brake from Wichard, a top-of-the-line solution for safe and efficient gybing. This advanced boom brake utilizes specialized line friction to ensure smooth and controlled gybing operations.

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