Sails
Genoa
Fleurie has a roller furling genoa. This makes it easy to bring the sail in and out. It also
means you can reef it quickly in strong winds. The amount of sail out is governed by how
much furling line you let out. This is the thin line on the port side. When you want to bring
the sail in you pull this line, you can also put it on the port genoa winch to make it easier.
If possible you should keep a bit of tension on the working genoa sheet, this rolls the
genoa neatly, making it easier to pull out next time.
In cast you can not furl the genoa you should use the blue and white halyard on the far
right jammer to drop the sail onto the deck. You should call base to ask for assistance.
Main
The main sail is an inmast furling main. Which means you pull the sail in and out like the
genoa. This means you can have as much or little sail out as you need for the wind
conditions. Try to keep even amounts of main and genoa out to balance the yacht.
To unfurl the mainsail you should release both jammers that say ‘MAIN IN’ and pull
‘OUTHALL’. You should keep a little tension on the ‘MAIN IN’ lines as this will control how
much sail you want out. To stop the main coming out any more the ‘MAIN IN’ lines should
be pulled tight.
To furl away or reef the main sail you will need to release the outhall (keeping a little
tension like the genoa to keep a smooth furl inside the mast). You will then need to pull
one of the main in lines and let out the other one, depending on which way you have
started furling.
As Fleurie has no traveller to adjust the boom athwartship, you will need to use the 2
main sheets to adjust the boom position and sail shape. Not forgetting the kicker which
will control the flatness of the sail with the outhall.
For more information make Sam a coffee and ask for the sail trim demo! `
