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Tofinou 9.5
LATITUDE 46–- 17410 Saint Martin de Ré- Ile de Ré - (FRANCE)
Tel 33 (0)5.46.09.41.79 Fax 33 (0)5.46.09.01.60 – email: [email protected]
Jib telltales:
the jib has a small window with telltales to help you when trimming and maintaining your heading
when close-hauled. As a general rule, both port and starboard telltales should flutter together.
Tricing lines: the mainsail and jib are provided with tricing lines. They should be tightened as soon
as the leech of the sail starts to flog. Sufficient tension to stop the flogging.
Sail stowage:
the jib should be stowed rolled up, but not too tight. It is sometimes necessary to unroll it once back
in port and then roll it up again more loosely, to avoid possible creases and to let a little air
circulate.
The mainsail should be folded down onto the boom in regular, alternating folds.
Once the sail is folded and held in place by a few short lengths of rope, the lazy jacks can be
slackened off.
The jib and mainsail covers should be fitted after each voyage to avoid deterioration of the material
by UV light.
Enjoy getting the most out of your
Tofinou 9.5
, and happy sailing
!
12. LIGHTNING PROTECTION
For your safety, it is necessary to respect certain precautions.
12.1. Maintenance
If the boat has been struck by lightning:
Detect physical damage:
The compasses, electrical and electronic devices must be examined to ascertain if
damage or calibration changes have occurred.
12.2. Protection of people during a thunderstorm
WARNING
During a thunderstorm, it is preferable to obey the following instructions:
People should stay below as far as possible.
People should stay out of the water and not let their arms or legs hang into the water.
While maintaining satisfactory control of the boat and navigation, crew should not touch any
part of the standing rigging.
It is desirable that people should avoid any contact with metal parts, the spars, deck fittings
and the lifelines.
