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When the gust hits and the yacht starts moving, the fun begins. Most of the time. But how do you react to the gusts of wind? Gust handling without risk and loss of control... Click here for the short subscription to seamanship: https://abo.yacht.de/03921b/ 0:00 Countering gusts 0:44 What is a gust actually? 3:43 Reacting to gusts - recognizing gusts 6:05 Reacting to gusts - backstay 6:52 Reacting to gusts - traveler & mainsheet 12:10 Gusts in theory - heeling & tendency to head upwind 17:05 Preview of the First 36