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n SAIL SHORTENING
STANDARD MAINSAIL
- Haul up.
- Release the tension of the boom vang.
- Slightly ease off the mainsheet.
- Ease off the mainsheet halyard.
- Tighten the reefi ng pennant.
- Tighten the mainsail halyard.
- Adjust the mainsheet.
- Tighten the boom vang if necessary.
When reefi ng down is automatic, the mainsail halyard shall not be too much
eased off (risk of bad positioning of the blocks).
ROLLER FURLING MAINSAIL
- Gradually tighten the line of the mainsail roller furler, easing off the foot line
(keep the boom perpendicular to the mast).
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- Gradually tighten the line, easing off the sheet enough.
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LOWERING THE STANDARD MAINSAIL
- Haul up.
- Release the tension of the vang.
- Tighten the ropes of the lazy-bag.
- Ease off the mainsail halyard tightening the reefi ng pennants to manage the
mainsail lowering.
- Fold the mainsail in its lazy-bag.
- Tighten the mainsheet to lock the boom.
- Lock the mainsail halyard.
n SAIL MAINTENANCE
When sailing, trim the sails properly in accordance with the stresses in order
to reduce the harmful strains on the fabric.
Avoid tears and wears using protective items against chafi ng on the accesso-
ries with rough surfaces (Covers for spreaders, stanchions, etc.).
Rinse the sails with fresh water and dry them quickly in order to avoid mil-
dew.
RIGGING / SAILS
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