RS SAILING RS Quest, Rigging Manual

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There are also faint lines on the sail to show where to place the national
letters (although these are optional and not supplied as standard.)
Roll from 2nd Batten.
• Batten key should be on clew of sail.
Check the inboard ends of the battens are positively
located in the inboard plastic end fitting. To tension, turn
the key clockwise until the cloth becomes just tight. If it
is over tightened you will have trouble tacking the head
of the sail in light weather. Insufficient tension and the
sail will set up too flat with wrinkles running down from
the head.
Wash salt off sails after use and dry. Roll from the
head. It is easier to fold the head in (as shown)
so the top of the battens coincide before starting
rolling. Store sail in its bag in dry conditions away
from sunlight. Although the sail is made from
a quality high denier fabric it is best to slightly
slacken the top 2 battens’ tension for long term
storage.
When using a new sail for the first time, try to
avoid extreme conditions as high loads on new
sailcloth can diminish the racing life of the sail.
If your sail is stained in any way, try to remove it using a light detergent and warm water. DO
NOT attempt to launder the sail yourself. A sail can be temporarily repaired using a self-
adhesive cloth tape, such as Dacron or Mylar. The sail should be returned to a sail maker for a
professional repair. Check for wear and tear, especially around the batten pockets, on a regular
basis.
8.3 Sail Care
8.2 Battens
c)
8.1 Preparing the Sails.