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Picture 4.6 Tying the forestay.
REMEMBER
If the wind is blowing there will be a lot of pressure on the top of the mast
making it wave around. Consider finding somebody to help if you feel you will
struggle!
Stepping the mast with two.
This is a much easier way of stepping the mast, especially if it is windy at all.
1. Ensure the mast step area is free from any blocks or rope.
2. Ensure the tack line for the spinnaker pole stays on the starboard side
of the mast.
3. Lay the mast along the boat with the mast foot over the mast step.
4. The stronger of the two people should climb into the front cockpit, but
be careful not to go any further back than the trolley wheels or the boat
will tip up.
5. The second person should walk round to the back of the boat and lift
that end as high as possible.
6. As the top of the mast is lifted, the first person needs to guide the mast
foot down into the mast step area (see picture 4.7).
