RS SAILING RS Zest, Rigging Manual

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3.5 - Rigging the Mast
Join the mast by inserting the mast top section into the mast lower section.
a)
b)
c)
Slide the front sleeve of the sail over the mast
until the mast top reaches the top of the sail.
Put the battens into the sail
Battens are inserted with the curved end 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 against the elastic until the batten
will come out of the flap then remove.
Ensure that the eye for
the jib halyard is visible
in the cut out.
If you have the optional jib pack, move on to section 3.6 - Rigging the Jib Halyard .
If you do not wish to fit a jib move on to section 3.7 - Stepping the mast
Make sure the arrows line up.