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CONTENTS 

 

1. 

INTRODUCTION 

 

2. 

RS TERA TECHNICAL DATA 

Dimensions of the RS Tera 

 

3. 

COMMISSIONING 

3.1            Preparation 

3.2            Unpacking 

3.3            Rigging the Mast 

3.4            Stepping the Mast 

3.5            Rigging the Boom 

3.6            The Rudder and Daggerboard 

 

4. 

SAILING HINTS 

4.1            Introduction 

4.2            Launching 

4.3            Leaving the Beach 

4.4            Sailing Close-Hauled and Tacking 

4.5            Downwind and Gybing 

4.6            Reefing 

4.7            Using the Mini Sail 

4.8            Using the Oars 

4.9            Using the Top Cover 

 

5. 

MAINTENANCE 

5.1          Boat Care

 

 5.2          Foil Care 

 5.3          Spar Care 

 5.4 

Sail Care 

 5.5 

Fixtures & Fittings 

 

Summary of Contents for RS Tera

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Page 2: ...e Mast 3 5 Rigging the Boom 3 6 The Rudder and Daggerboard 4 SAILING HINTS 4 1 Introduction 4 2 Launching 4 3 Leaving the Beach 4 4 Sailing Close Hauled and Tacking 4 5 Downwind and Gybing 4 6 Reefing...

Page 3: ...SARY OF COMMON SAILING TERMS 8 USEFUL READING WEBSITES All terms highlighted in blue throughout the Manual can be found in the Glossary of Terms Warnings Top Tips and Important Information are display...

Page 4: ...understand its contents before using your RS Tera This manual will not instruct you in boating safety or seamanship If this is your first boat or if you are changing to a type of craft that you are no...

Page 5: ...ATA Length Overall LOA 2 87 m Beam 1 23 m Hull Weight 40 kg Sailing weight 56 kg RS Tera Sport Mainsail 3 7 m RS Tera Pro Mainsail 4 8 m RS Tera Mini Sail 2 7 m Draught 0 75m Max Weight of Sailor 80kg...

Page 6: ...or to sailing regularly 3 2 Unpacking Having unpacked your RS Tera you should check that you have all of the items listed below before throwing away any of the packing as there may be some small items...

Page 7: ...Gudgeon Mainsheet Bridle Sail Number Plaque Lifting Handle Toe Straps Side Safety Line Main Sheet Centre Block Transom Mast Top Section Mast Lower Section Boom Mainsail Boom Pad Rudder Rudder Stock Ti...

Page 8: ...8 Kicking Strap Boom mast Tie x 2 Mainsheet Downhaul Mainsheet Clip Kicking Strap...

Page 9: ...you are sailing with a Pro mainsail insert the pin in the upper hole If you are sailing with a Sport mainsail insert pin in the lower hole 2 Push the mast top section in until it hits the pin 3 Slide...

Page 10: ...s fully in rotate it through 180 degrees so that the key is under the back of the plate Note the mk2 kicker eye is located on the front of the mast Top Tip If the wind is blowing there will be a lot o...

Page 11: ...oom tie through the eye on the boom and tie it off 3 Thread the Kicking strap Mast tie through the eye on the front of the mast and tie a knot in one end Wrap the other end around the mast twice each...

Page 12: ...downhaul through the hole in the mast collar thread it through the sail eye and back down to the cleat on the mast Make sure that the downhaul runs on either side of the boom through the holes in the...

Page 13: ...2 Sport Sail Tie the downhaul on to the metal ring on the sail sleeve then pass it through the cleat on the front of the mast Coil and tie off the excess downhaul 6 The outhaul comes ready on the boom...

Page 14: ...2 7 Attach the boom pad to the boom making sure that the outhaul does not become caught Outhaul Hook Right Hand Hole Left Hand Hole Pulley at the End of the Boom Boom Tie...

Page 15: ...read it onto the mainsheet 10 Thread the mainsheet through the pulley at the end of the boom 11 Attach the mainsheet clip on the mainsheet block onto the clip on the mainsheet bridle block and wrap PV...

Page 16: ...insheet centre block making sure that it is in the right direction for the ratchet to work Tie a knot in the mainsheet so that the boom cannot pass beyond a 90 angle to the hull centreline when you ar...

Page 17: ...er and the tiller extension pass under the mainsheet bridle To fit the rudder simply line up the pins with the fitting on the back of the boat and push down until the retaining clip clicks into place...

Page 18: ...Please note comments in Section 5 2 regarding water ingress in foils TIME TO GO SAILING After launching the rudder is lowered by releasing the uphaul line and pulling the elastic tight The daggerboard...

Page 19: ...ld your confidence and familiarise yourself with your new boat we recommend that you choose a fairly quiet day with a steady wind for your first outing 4 2 Launching With the sails fully hoisted and t...

Page 20: ...erboard and rudder and then push the bow off the wind while hopping in As soon the water is deep enough make sure that you lower the rudder blade fully by pulling the rudder downhaul hard You will kno...

Page 21: ...mainsheet and the tiller extension into the new hands If the boat slows right down and feels lifeless when close hauled you could be sailing too close to the wind Ease the mainsheet and bear off away...

Page 22: ...ast 2 Release the outhaul by removing it from the cleat on the boom and pulling extra line through 3 Twist the mast so that the sail wraps around it until you reach the appropriate size of sail 14 Re...

Page 23: ...nd first this engages against elastic in the pocket Push the batten into the pocket until it goes under the flap on the leech you will need to overcome the resistance of the elastic To remove push aga...

Page 24: ...t for lighter weight crews or novices and can be purchased as an additional extra The Mini Sail differs in appearance to the Sport and the Pro due to the Dacron sock at the top but is rigged in exactl...

Page 25: ...wlock holes in the gunwhale To locate and lock the oars in position push the spigot in the rowlock hole and rotate the complete oar so that the paddle is over the cockpit and the handle is over the si...

Page 26: ...14 Here the oar is in the correct position and ready to be used To row Push down rotate by 180 to lock To release the oar turn to this position and pull...

Page 27: ...e water proof cover that can keep the spars and sails dry and out of sight when the boat is not in use It is best to attach the top cover from the bow and work backwards pulling the elastic drop cloth...

Page 28: ...aling with a marine environment equipment gets wet this in itself is not a problem The problem starts when moisture is trapped for any length of time Therefore it is very important to store the boat p...

Page 29: ...will accept the loads Get the damage professionally repaired as soon as possible SMALL dents scratching This type of damage is not boat threatening Comptec PE3 cannot be repaired in the same way as fi...

Page 30: ...Nylon mouldings are maintenance free but can be replaced if damaged If you run aground hard with the daggerboard down you should check that the hull has not been punctured at the front or the trailing...

Page 31: ...ent 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 f...

Page 32: ...ritten approval of RS Sailing will void this warranty 5 Warranty claims for materials or equipment not manufactured by RS Sailing can be made directly to the relevant manufacturer RS Sailing warrants...

Page 33: ...on the sail that holds the batten Beam Width of the boat at the widest point of the side of the boat The phrase wind on the beam means that the wind is coming from the side Bear away To turn downwind...

Page 34: ...Capsize To overturn Capsize Recovery To right or recover the boat after a capsize Catamaran A boat with two hulls Centreline An imaginary line that runs through the centre of the hull from the bow to...

Page 35: ...gerboard is pushed into place Deck A floor like surface occupying part of the hull Deck Moulding A moulded deck Downhaul Applies downwards tension to a sail Downwind To sail in the direction that the...

Page 36: ...d is blowing from causing the sails to flap Heave to To stop the boat by easing the main sheet and backing the jib Heel A boat heels when it leans over due to the sideways force of the wind Helm Helms...

Page 37: ...distance on a chart Leech The back edge of the sail Leeward The part of the boat furthest away from the direction in which the wind is blowing Leeway The amount of sideways drift caused by the wind L...

Page 38: ...ction of a two piece mast Mast Plate The fitting on the deck that the mast fits into Mast Top Section The top section of a two piece mast Meteorology The study of weather forecasting Moor To tie the b...

Page 39: ...g winds Retaining Pin On a trolley to hold the launching trolley to the road base Road Base A trolley that you place your boat and launching trolley upon to trail behind a vehicle Rowlocks U shaped fi...

Page 40: ...it is working with the wind to create motion Sailing Regatta An event that usually comprises of a number of sailing races Shackle A metal fitting for attaching ropes to blocks etc Sheet A rope that co...

Page 41: ...Tiller The stick attached to the rudder used to steer the boat Tiller Extenstion A pole attached to the tiller to extend its reach usually used when hiking Toe Straps The straps to tuck your feet und...

Page 42: ...hing anchor meaning to be in motion Upwind To sail against the direction in which the wind is blowing W Wetsuit Neoprene sailing suit designed to keep you warm when wet Windward The part of the boat c...

Page 43: ...me Syllabus and Logbook ISBN 0 901501 45 RYA Start Sailing Beginner s Handbook ISBN 0 901501 82 4 Royal Yachting Association www rya org uk RNLI for help and advice about safety at sea www rnli org uk...

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