Duck Jibe - Switch Stance

The simple version

Here you can see a duck jibe performed in switch stance (toeside). In this simple version, the wing is turned downward with both hands.

The sequence of movements: Initiate the turn by jibing to leeward. The wind pressure in the wing decreases as you move with the wind.

The front hand grips the boom from above, and the back hand grips it from below. Then the back hand pushes the boom over your head while the front hand rotates the wing downward (toward the water).

The wing hovers above your head at an angle of about 45 degrees. This prevents wind from behind from getting under the wing and lifting it unintentionally, and it also prevents the oncoming wind from slowing you down.

As soon as you duck under the strut (hence the name: duck jibe), the back hand wraps around, moves in front of the front hand, and lifts the wing back up. At the same time, the other hand is moved backward.

This gives you full control of the wing again, allowing you to finish the jibe while foiling. And as always, here’s the tip: practice the sequence of movements on land in light winds.