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1. Unroll the mainsail.
2. Tie the end of the main halyard that comes down the mast from the
bullseye (not from the cleat) to the top of the mainsail (see picture
4.27).
Picture 4.27 Tying the main halyard.
1. Put the top of the sail into the opening in the mast track, just above the
gooseneck mast collar.
2. Holding the sail in line with the mast, pull on the other end of the main
halyard.
3. Pull the sail up to the top of the mast. You will need to keep the sail in
line with the mast to make pulling it up easier, especially where the
batten pockets are.
4. With the sail almost to the top, slide the mainsail clew slug into the
track on the top of the boom (see picture 4.28).
5. Pass the end of the outhaul rope through the corner of the sail and clip
it on the end of the boom (see picture 4.29)
6. Ensure that the main halyard rope is in the cleat and pull the sail to the
top. Pull on the bottom corner of the sail to check it is properly cleated.
7. Tidy the main halyard and stow it in the bag next to the mast.
