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8.
If you are in enough water to lower the rudder blades then do
so by releasing the red parral bead and pulling on the green
parral bead. When fully lowered lock the green parral bead into
position on the horn. Do this on both rudders.
9.
If you have someone helping you, then ask them to hold the
vessel while you climb up onto the hull and get into the blokart
seat. Ensure that you have a clear path to leave the shore
without any other boats, people or other obstacles in your
intended path. Check the wind direction, take hold of the sheet
and handle bar and ask your assistant to push you off in your
intended direction. Trim the sheet and/or adjust the steering to
gather speed and enjoy your trip.
NOTE: Do NOT use your blokart safety belt.
10.
If you do not have an assistant then ensure that you have a
clear path to leave the shore without any other boats, people or
other obstacles in your intended path. Check the wind direction
and push off your Katalyst in your intended direction. Climb up
onto the hull and get into the blokart seat. Take hold of the
sheet and handle bar and trim the sheet and/or adjust the
steering to gather speed and enjoy your trip.
NOTE: Do NOT use your blokart safety belt.
11.
In either case of previous two sections, you can also use the
righting line to board your Katalyst. Hang the handle over the
side of the hull, insert your foot into the handle and step onto
the hull. Re-stow the righting line once you are on board.
If it is your first outing then it is advisable to ask an assistant to
help you get underway. While they hold the craft you can get
into the blokart and take all the time to prepare yourself. They
can also push you off to instantly give you some speed and the
ability to steer the craft.
NOTE: A stationary vessel can not be steered.
In general, if the sailing location and the wind direction allow it,
then the easiest manner to get underway is to be on the
windward side of your sailing craft with the wind coming from
straight behind you. This allows you to board the vessel without
having the sail and boom in your way and also instantly get you
on your way as soon as you put the slightest pressure on your
sheet.
