3.9 - Rigging the
Jib
• Pull the rope taut, and tie it off using two or three half hitches.
k)
l)
• Tie one end of the
jib halyard
onto the loop of
rope sewn into the head of the
jib
, using a knot
on knot.
Note: Instead of a rope loop, the RS Feva Race
Jib
has a metal eye at the head.
Tie the
jib halyard
to this in the same way.
m)
• Pull the
jib
up and tie the
halyard
off
around the horn
cleat
on the side of the
mast. Only apply enough
halyard
tension
to prevent the front of the
jib
from
sagging whilst sailing.
