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Rigging Manual V1

PLEASE FOLLOW RIGGING MANUAL IN THE CORRECT ORDER

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Page 1: ...Rigging Manual V1 PLEASE FOLLOW RIGGING MANUAL IN THE CORRECT ORDER ...

Page 2: ... 5 4 Hoisting the mainsail 5 5 Rigging the outhaul 5 6 Rigging the downhaul 6 Gennaker 6 1 Gennaker halyard elastic takeaway 6 2 Tack line 6 3 Rigging the gennaker halyard downhaul 6 4 Rigging the gennaker 6 5 Rigging the gennaker sheet 7 Rudder 7 1 Fitting the rudder 7 2 Using the rudder 8 Reefing 8 1 Rigging the reefing line 8 2 Reefing the mainsail 9 Completion 10 Sailing hints 10 1 Introductio...

Page 3: ...RS Venture 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 not familiar with for your own safety and comfort please ensure that you have adequate experience before assuming command of the craft If you are unsure RS your RS Dealer or your national sailing federation for example the Royal Yachting Ass...

Page 4: ...seal ropes Whilst your RS Venture has been carefully prepared it is important that new owners should check that shackles and knots are tight This is especially important when the boat is new as travelling can loosen seemingly tight fittings and knots It is also important to check such items prior to sailing regularly 2 Preparation 2 1 Hardware pack Tiller extension 1 Boom 1 Jib 1 Owner s manual 1 ...

Page 5: ... Forestay leash Rudder downhaul 1 Rudder downhaul 2 Toestrap ties 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 2 Righting line elastic 2 1 1 1 Spinnaker takeaway elastic 1 Spinnaker sheets Ratchet blocks Spinnaker 1 2 1 2 2 Rope pack 2 3 Spinnaker pack 2 1 Hardware pack Shroud verniers 2 Forestay retainer hook 1 Plastic ring Gennaker halyard take away 1 ...

Page 6: ...oestrap tie through the webbing loop in the front end of the toestrap Pass the two ends of the toestrap tie under the front toestrap plate through the two gaps at the inboard end of the plate and tie knot 3 in the tails a b c Attach the aft end of the front toestraps in a similar way passing the ties through the two inboard holes of the middle toestrap plate ...

Page 7: ...of the aft toestraps in a similar way passing the ties through the middle holes of the aft toestrap plate Use the short elastic to tie the two middle straps together Rotate the elastic to hide the knot in the webbing loop Use the long elastic to attach the front toestraps to the eyelets on the cockpit wall Join the ends with knot 5 and rotate the elastic so the knot is hidden inside the toestrap ...

Page 8: ...attached to the elastic on the centreboard case When the centreboard is down attach this hook to the rope loop on the end of the centreboard a On a Venture S the centreboard should already be attached to your boat For Venture SE move on to section 2 6 ...

Page 9: ...p Uphaul purchase grey rope shackled to centreboard eye A A B B C C D D E E F F Centreboard restraint blue rope tied to centreboard eye with knot 1 The elastic take up must have sufficient tension to cleat the restraint rope when the centerboard is lowered Elastic tension can be adjusted at the block Centreboard restraint running through cleat Centreboard uphaul running through cleat Store centreb...

Page 10: ... centreboard uphaul grey rope Pull in the uphaul grey rope then cleat off Pull in the restraint line blue rope to take up the slack Uncleat the restraint line blue rope The restraint line must be cleated at all times Failure to do so may result is serious injury when capsized a a b b To raise the centreboard ...

Page 11: ...the hardware pack and attach them to the shroud eye bolts Make sure they are orientated as shown a a b Locate the forestay retainer elastic and hook Tie one end of the elastic to the hook with knot 1 Tie the other end of the elastic onto the bolt at the aft end of the mast step with knot 1 ...

Page 12: ... the end of the bridle through the forward hole in the gunwhale and tie knot 3 underneath Repeat on the other side of the boat Locate the 40mm single block mainsheet bridle and 2 x mainsheet bridle elastics Tie each elastic to the 40mm block with knot 1 as shown Pass the elastic through the rearmost hole in the gunwhale and tie knot 3 underneath Repeat on the other side of the boat ...

Page 13: ...gunwhale Pass the righting line elastic through the lower of these holes in an inboard direction then back out through the upper hole Tie knot 3 in one end of the righting line Pass the other end of the righting line aft through the P clip which is located beneath the gunwhale near the shroud U bolt Pass the end of the righting line aft through the next P clip which is located beneath the gunwhale...

Page 14: ...not 5 Repeat steps a f on the other side of the boat Righting line system Righting line passes through P clip Righting line passes through P clip Knot 3 in end of righting line Righting line joins elastic with knot 5 Elastic passes through two holes in transom flange and ties off with knot 4 ...

Page 15: ...Rigging Guide 3 Rigging the Mast PLEASE FOLLOW RIGGING GUIDE IN CORRECT ORDER To complete this section you will need The mast A flat bladed screw driver ...

Page 16: ... spreaders will result in undesirable sailing characteristics and may even result in failure of the mast a Carefully unpack the spreaders from the top of the mast being sure not to damage any of the securing split rings b Unwind the shrouds and forestay from around the mast and unwrap from the packaging 1 A Fwd Primary hole Aft B C D E 2 3 4 5 6 7 The Adjuster pin fits down through HOLE 6 in the b...

Page 17: ...n insert the shroud Ensure that the shroud is tensioned between T Terminal and spreader tip then tighten the screw firmly This method locks in the dihedral angle Length Adjustment The position is described by the number of adjustment holes visible For the RS Venture there should be 1 hole visible as shown in the diagram below 2 5 3 0 Rotate as necessary 3mm hole fwd Aft Forward shroud wire goes th...

Page 18: ...eparated by a groove Both of these blocks will fit between the bolt at the front of the mast step and the bolt at the back Ensure that the shrouds and forestay are fitted correctly and loose at the lower end Ensure all 3 halliards are tied to the pole ring on the front of the mast BEFORE STEPPING THE MAST CHECK THAT YOU ARE NOT IN THE VICINITY OF OVERHEAD POWER CABLES Note It is recommended that t...

Page 19: ...ely either side of the middle of the boat close to the mast gate The mast should be lifted keeping bolt upright of course so it is close to the gunwhale for you to lift in You can now lift the mast up over the gunwhale of the Venture keeping it upright of course and rest it down in the bottom of the boat just aft of the mast step Now lift the mast gently forward to securely locate into the mast st...

Page 20: ...ed The fourth hole down on the vernier is a good place to start 3 3 Stepping the Mast b Slip the neoprene vernier covers onto the shrouds with the pointed end at the top Wrap PVC electrician s tape around the split rings for security and to avoid snagging Slide the neoprene boot down over the vernier ...

Page 21: ...Rigging Guide 4 Boom PLEASE FOLLOW RIGGING GUIDE IN CORRECT ORDER To complete this section you will need The boom The gnav bar ...

Page 22: ...all work in the same way Connect the front of the boom to the gooseneck on the mast Connect the upper end of the gnav bar to the bracket on the mast above the gooseneck It is vital that the gnav toggle is inserted as shown above Failure to do so will result in damage to the strut assembly 4 1 Rigging the Gnav ...

Page 23: ...lock Feed the gnav control line through the cleat below the boom Tie knot 3 in the end of the rope TOP TIP You can keep the boom up by hoisting with the mainsheet at the rear of the boom 4 1 Rigging the Gnav Make sure purchase is extended fully when sail is up ...

Page 24: ...Rigging Guide 5 Sails PLEASE FOLLOW RIGGING GUIDE IN CORRECT ORDER ...

Page 25: ... and tie a stopper knot in the end Pass the other end through the centre hole of the block at the end of the boom Pass the end of the mainsheet back up and through the block on the end of the boom Pass the end of the mainsheet forwards through the two webbing loops on the underside of the boom 5 1 Rigging the Mainsheet ...

Page 26: ... on the underside of the boom Pass the end of the mainsheet through the mainsheet block and jammer base then tie knot 3 in the end 5 1 Rigging the Mainsheet NOTE The fairleads below the hatch clips are to prevent the mainsheet from catching on the clips ...

Page 27: ...ck of the sail direct to the lower furling unit via the pin and split ring a b Make sure the furling line is uncleated and that the furling unit is fully charged i e all the furling line is wound round the unit and very little left at the cleat 5 2 Hoisting the Jib c Attach the head of the jib to the top furling unit Use tape to cover all clevis rings ...

Page 28: ...ib When the jib halyard is pulled all the way up a wire loop will emerge from the mast 5 2 Hoisting the Jib f Stow the ends of the rig tension tackle and the rope halyard in the pouch on the side of the spinnaker chute g Find the middle of the jib sheet fold it back on itself such that the two ends are together Grab the folded mid point and pass it through the cringle in the jib clew and then pass...

Page 29: ... the front of the cockpit or standing on the starboard side of the boat adjacent to the shroud in both cases with good access to the furling cleat To furl the jib hold a little tension on the jib sheet and then firmly pull the furling line from the cleat To unfurl it is the reverse pull the sheet and ease the furling line through the cleat In both cases ensure the spinnaker halliard is pulled in c...

Page 30: ...alliard tensioned the forestay is redundant and should be stowed out of the way against the mast with the shockcord and clip provided The forestay must be reattached before the jib is lowered Failure to do so may result in the mast falling down 5 3 Furling the Jib ...

Page 31: ...he main halyard that emerges from the bottom of the mast Pull the main 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 when passing the batten pockets If you are hoisting full sail ensure that the luff reefing slug used for and adjacent to the reef point stays OUT of the mast track 5 4 Hoisting the Mainsail Tidy the main h...

Page 32: ...ul rope through the clew of the main sail and clip it on the end of the boom Ensure that the main halyard rope is in the cleat and pull the main sail to the top Pull on the main sail at the bottom corner near the mast to check that it is properly cleated 5 5 Rigging the Outhaul The knot at the end of the outhaul hooks into the cleat on the boom end ...

Page 33: ...n the side of the mast The downhaul is already tied to the gooseneck Pass the end of the downhaul through the eyelet in the tack of the main sail a 5 6 Rigging the Downhaul b c Slide the mainsail tack slug into the mast track 5 5 Rigging the Outhaul ...

Page 34: ...Gennaker PLEASE FOLLOW RIGGING GUIDE IN CORRECT ORDER To complete this section you will need 1 x RS Venture gennaker 1 x gennaker sheet 2 x ratchet blocks 1 x spinnaker takeup elastic 1 x spinnaker takeup plastic ring ...

Page 35: ...This is the tack line Tie this rope to the bolt at the forward end of the mast step with knot 2 Locate the spinnaker halyard elastic and plastic ring in the packs Tie one end of the elastic to the plastic ring with knot 1 Tie the other end of the elastic to the middle toestrap retainer on the port side of the boat using knot 2 ...

Page 36: ...b Pass the end of the gennaker halyard through the floating block on the end of the launch line The launch is already attached to the boat It exits the side of the bowsprit near the inboard end goes forward to a block at the bow under the foredeck and terminates at a floating block Pass the tail of the gennaker halyard aft from the floating block and through the fairlead on the starboard side of t...

Page 37: ...tic takeaway added in step 6 1 and forward through the gennaker downhaul block Pass the end of the rope which is now the gennaker downhaul line up through the gennaker chute You may find it helps to tape the end onto a batten and post it up through the chute The end of the gennaker downhaul can now tie onto the bar at the mouth of the chute until you are ready to rig the gennaker g Pass the end of...

Page 38: ...ard to the head of the gennaker d Take the gennaker downhaul line the other end of the halyard which you previously led up the chute sock and with the gennaker correctly orientated on the starboard right side of the boat luff forward and leech aft pass the end through the eye on the sail from the bottom of the sail towards the top of sail e Continue to run the downhaul line up the sail and tie it ...

Page 39: ...e arrangement as the jibsheet so you will have done it before d With the gennaker on the starboard side thread one end of the gennaker sheet through the block by the starboard shroud adjustor plate in the direction of the arrow on the block FORWARD NOTE There are 2 or 3 types of gennaker ratchet block in common use but they all have a correct way to feed the sheet marked with an arrow 6 5 Rigging ...

Page 40: ... if anything is twisted and then using the gennaker downhaul pull the gennaker down into the chute and sock 6 5 Rigging the Gennaker Sheet e Lead the other gennaker sheet around the jib luff and through the block on the port side Tie the two ends of the gennaker sheet together ...

Page 41: ...Rigging Guide 7 Rudder PLEASE FOLLOW RIGGING GUIDE IN CORRECT ORDER To complete this section you will require Rudder blade Rudder stock ...

Page 42: ...the rudder stock Insert the rudder into the stock Make sure it passes between the two plastic cheeks The uphaul and downhaul lines exit through the hole below the tiller Rig the uphaul line red rope through the clam cleat on the starboard side of the tiller ...

Page 43: ... release cleat on the port side of the tiller pass the other end through the block which you added in step d and back through the quick release cleat Failure to correctly locate the rudderstock under the rudder retainer may allow the rudder to become detached from the boat whilst in use Fit the rudder to the boat Tie a knot 3 in the tail Push retaining clip to release rudder ...

Page 44: ... to recleat and arrest the blades rotation before it reaches the fully down position This will result in significant weather helm heavy rudder feel Pull on rudder downhaul blue rope To raise rudder Uncleat rudder downhaul blue rope Pull on rudder uphaul red rope Note The rudder downhaul cleat will release automatically if you run aground to prevent damage a a b b ...

Page 45: ...Rigging Guide 8 Reefing PLEASE FOLLOW RIGGING GUIDE IN CORRECT ORDER ...

Page 46: ...clear water while reefing a a b Ease the reefing line right out from the outboard clew end of the boom Lead the clew reefing line up the starboard side of the mainsail leech pass it through the top reefing eye Lace the reefing line through the remaining reefing eyes through one out of one and tie it to the boom You can use a knot slid into the boom track which is neater but make sure the knot is l...

Page 47: ...se it is low down and maintains a balanced helm So slab reef before you lose the jib it s more fun for the crew Re cleat the main halyard when the reefing position is lowered down to the boom Tie a sail tie through the cringle in the middle of the sail and around the boom with a reef knot Now fully tension the halyard again to get sufficient tension in the luff of the mainsail Finally re tension t...

Page 48: ...Rigging Guide 9 Completion PLEASE FOLLOW RIGGING GUIDE IN CORRECT ORDER ...

Page 49: ...nd capsize recovery technique Identify outboard motor specifications If using an Outboard Motor Follow the manufactures operating instructions Check you have suitable insurance for your needs and requirements Discard the waste packaging in a responsible manner Assess the environmental conditions and agree with your crew they are suitable for your combined experience Now you are ready to launch and...

Page 50: ...Rigging Guide 10 Sailing Hints PLEASE FOLLOW RIGGING GUIDE IN CORRECT ORDER ...

Page 51: ... some of the rudder blade Then s he may instruct the crew to push the bow off the wind and climb in The crew will then lower the centreboard as depth allows As soon as the water is deep enough the centreboard should be fully lowered and the retaining elastic clipped to the rope handle to prevent it retracting into the hull in the event of a full inversion As soon the water is deep enough make sure...

Page 52: ...uld be sailing too close to the wind Ease the mainsheet and bear off away from the wind for a while to get the boat going again When sailing downwind both sails should be let out as far as possible To gybe pull the tiller towards you and as the boat starts to turn step across the cockpit facing forward Once the boat has completed the turn bring the tiller back into the centre before sitting down o...

Page 53: ...nd speed To drop the gennaker reverse the procedure used to hoist The boat should be sailing on a broad reach and the slack in the gennaker downhaul is pulled in from the left hand halyard block As the gennaker downhaul goes tight the gennaker halyard should be popped out of the cleat Then pull the remainder of the gennaker downhaul through until the gennaker is pulled sharply into the chute Dropp...

Page 54: ...Rigging Guide 11 Maintenance PLEASE FOLLOW RIGGING GUIDE IN CORRECT ORDER ...

Page 55: ... occurs during an event sailing can often be continued as long as leaking can be prevented by drying the area and applying strong adhesive tape CAUTION if the damage is close to a heavily loaded point then the surrounding area should be closely examined to ensure that it will accept the loads Get the damage professionally repaired as soon as possible SMALL dents scratching This type of damage is n...

Page 56: ...r 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 All of the fixtures and fittings have been designed for a specific purpose in the boat These items may break whe...

Page 57: ...Rigging Guide 12 Warranty PLEASE FOLLOW RIGGING GUIDE IN CORRECT ORDER ...

Page 58: ...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 that these parts were installed correctly and according to the instructions provided by the manufacturer 6 Warranty claims shall be made to RS Sailing as soon as practicable and in any event within 28...

Page 59: ...a a b c d e b Knot 1 Knot 1 Knot on knot Knot 2 Bowline Knot 4 Knot 2 Knot 5 Knot 3 Knot 6 13 Knots ...

Page 60: ...a a b b c Knot 3 Figure of eight Knot 4 Overhand knot Knot 6 Cow hitch Knot 5 Double sheet bend 13 Knots ...

Page 61: ...Rigging Guide 14 Glossary ...

Page 62: ...phrase wind on the beam means that the wind is coming from the side Bear away To turn downwind Beat To sail a zig zag course to make progress upwind Beaufort Scale A measure of wind strength from Force 1 to Force 12 Bilge Rail The moulded line that marks the transition from the side to the bottom of the hull Block A pulley used for sail control lines Boom The spar at the bottom edge of sail Boom P...

Page 63: ...hown on a chart at the lowest possible tide Cleat A device to grip ropes and hold them in place some grip automatically while others need the rope tying around them Clew Lower corner of the sail closest to the stern Close hauled Sailing as close to the wind as you can point of sailing to sail upwind Cockpit The open area in the boat providing space for the helm and the crew Collision Regulations T...

Page 64: ...ownwind Gennaker Chute Webbing pocket in which the gennaker is stowed when not hoisted Gennaker Pole The sprit that protrudes from the front of the hull to which the tack of the gennaker is attached Gnav Bar Bar that sits between the mast and the boom performing the same function as a kicking strap Gnav Control Line Line that applies and releases tension to the gnav Gooseneck The jaws of the boom ...

Page 65: ...naker Hull The hollow lower most part of the boat floating partially submerged and supporting the rest of the boat I Into the Wind To point the bow in the direction that the wind is blowing from causing the sails to flap Inversion A capsize where the boat turns upside down or turtles J Jammer Another word for a cleat Jib The small sail in front of the mast Jib Sheet The rope used to control the ji...

Page 66: ...e segments of an orange Used with lines of latitude to measure position and distance Lower Furling Unit The fitting at the bottom of the forestay that enables the jib to be furled Luff The front edge of the sail M Mainsail The largest sail on a boat Mainsail Clew Slug The fitting that sits in the track on the boom to which the clew of the mainsail is attached Mainsheet The rope used to control the...

Page 67: ...idal change O Off the Wind To sail in the direction that the wind is blowing Outboard Bracket Kit Bracket which enables an outboard engine to be attached to the transom Outboard Engin Small portable engine that attaches to the transom Outhaul The control line that applies tension to the foot of the sail by pulling the sail along the boom Outhaul Hook The fitting on the boom that hooks the eye at t...

Page 68: ...er blade fits and which then attaches to the rudder pintle Run To run with the wind or to sail in the direction that the wind is blowing S Safety Boat Cover Support boats usually RIBs in case of emergency Sail An area of material attached to the boat that uses the wind to create forward motion Sailmaker A manufacturer of sails Sail Number The unique number allocated to a boat displayed on the sail...

Page 69: ...le to which the tack of the gennaker is attached Tender A small vessel usually used to transport crew to a larger vessel Tidal height The depth of water above chart datum Tidal range The difference between the depth of water at low and high tide Tidal stream The direction in which the tide is flowing Tiller The stick attached to the rudder used to steer the boat Tiller Extension A pole attached to...

Page 70: ...ing 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 closest to the direction in which the wind is blowing ...

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