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8 Three Essential Knots

The bowline is a reliable knot used for tying a loop in rope. It is extremely 
strong when under load, and unties easily once free of load. Some people use 
the rhyme “the rabbit comes out of the hole, round the tree, and back down 
the hole” as a way of remembering how to tie a bowline. 

Take the end of the piece of rope 
and assess how big a loop you 
require

Make a small loop in the rope

Take the tail and lead it up through 
the loop 

Pass the tail around the standing 
rope

Thread the tail back through the 
loop, and tighten 

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8.1 Bowline

Содержание RS Cat 16

Страница 1: ...Owner s Manual v2...

Страница 2: ...ching 5 3 Leaving the beach 5 4 Sailing Close hauled and tacking 5 5 Sailing downwind and gybing 5 6 Using the gennaker 5 7 Reefing 6 Maintenance 6 1 Boat care 6 2 Foil care 6 3 Spar care 6 4 Sail car...

Страница 3: ...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 ex...

Страница 4: ...s 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...

Страница 5: ...lon washers x 8 Shroud covers x 2 Tramp set x 1 Side tramp ties x 1 Long 6mm batten x 1 Short 6mm batten x 1 8mm batten x 2 Cleat x 2 Shrouds x 2 Forestay x 1 Righting line x1 Top rigging shackle x 1...

Страница 6: ...stay line x 1 Downhaul line x 1 Downhaul blocks x 2 Rear tramp ties x 1 Mainsheet blocks x 2 Mainsheet hook x 1 Mainsheet x 1 Com bar x 1 Tiller extension x 1 Foil set x 1 Instruction manual x 1 Mains...

Страница 7: ...OMPONENTS S AND XL Striker bar x 1 Striker bar shackle x 2 Striker bar wires S Spec x 2 Jib cleats x 2 Jib furler x 2 Jib x 1 Jib halyard x 1 Jib swivel top x 1 Jib sheets x 1 Trapeze wires x 2 Trapez...

Страница 8: ...ute bar x 1 Spinnaker sheet x 1 Tack line x 1 Chute x 1 Front chute tie x 1 Rear chute tie x 1 Long front chute tie x 1 Spinnaker bar wires x 2 Small rope bobble x 4 Large rope bobble x 1 Rear halyard...

Страница 9: ...Assembly Guide 4 1 Hulls PLEASE FOLLOW ASSEMBLY GUIDE IN THE CORRECT ORDER 7...

Страница 10: ...with mm hole 1 Add bolt into outboard hole with two nylon washers and one metal washer 3 Add bolt into outboard hole with metal and nylon washer DON T TIGHTEN BOLTS UNTIL ALL BEAMS ARE CONNECTED 2 4 A...

Страница 11: ...KE SURE IB EYELETS ARE FACING AFT Add bolt into outboard hole with metal and nylon washer Lift racks up and place second hull under beams Place second hull under beams Repeat steps 2 and Tighten all b...

Страница 12: ...3 3 2 4 8mm battens 6mm battens Insert 8mm batten into pocket MAKE SURE IT GOES THROUGH THE DOUBLE REINFORCEMENT insert main tramp in front beam in the top sail track Push batten longest through the r...

Страница 13: ...de Pass rope through cringle Pass rope through eyelet Pass rope through cringle Pass rope through cleat base making sure cleat is tight to cringle Pass rope through eyelet Pass rope through cringle Pa...

Страница 14: ...se one of the rear tramp ties Start from cleat A Through cringle 1 Around 2 Around 1 Around 2 Around 3 12 Through cleat C MAKE SURE BOTH TAILS ARE EQUAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 A C B 4 1 ASSEMBLY H...

Страница 15: ...Around 2 Around 1 Around 2 Around 3 12 Through cleat B MAKE SURE BOTH TAILS ARE EQUAL 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 D C B Tie bowline knots in all four tails Use a screwdriver to pull very tight equally...

Страница 16: ...ing line around the mast step with a bowline The other end goes into the righting line pocket under the tramp YOU MUST HAVE A RIGHTING LINE BEFORE GOING SAILING Tie one end of the traveller line with...

Страница 17: ...sh elastic through rear hole of end cap on front beam Feed elastic through front beam and out through rear hole of other end cap Twin trapeze elastic comes in twin trapeze pack Add the end caps and sc...

Страница 18: ...22 2 Add striker bar Club S XL S AND XL SPEC ONLY Add jib blocks to front beam 4 ASSEMBLY HULLS 16...

Страница 19: ...24 remove plastic inserts from front beam Undo spinlock from base Screw spinlock cleat to front beam XL SPEC ONLY 4 1 ASSEMBLY HULLS 17...

Страница 20: ...Assembly Guide 4 2 Mast PLEASE FOLLOW ASSEMBLY GUIDE IN THE CORRECT ORDER 18...

Страница 21: ...ie the spinnaker halyard strop Add the swivel block to the halyard strop Rig spinnaker halyard Connect rig pack Trapeze S and XL only Trapeze S and XL only Shroud Shroud Forestay MAKE SURE THIS IS TIG...

Страница 22: ...bolt On XL add shackle and ratchet block to eye bolt as you connect the vernier Tighten with pliers Add jib halyard S and XL only Add forestay tie TAPE ALL SPLIT RINGS Connect trapeze wires to elastic...

Страница 23: ...mast step Use forestay spinnaker halyard or trapeze wires to pull mast up DON T DO THIS NEAR OVERHEAD POWER LINES DON T DO THIS IN WINDY CONDITIONS Club S XL Attach forestay 4 2 ASSEMBLY MAST PULL FO...

Страница 24: ...10 S AND XL ONLY Add furler line 4 2 ASSEMBLY MAST 22...

Страница 25: ...Assembly Guide 4 3 Sails PLEASE FOLLOW ASSEMBLY GUIDE IN THE CORRECT ORDER 23...

Страница 26: ...1 2 3 Hoist the mainsail Attach the downhaul Tidy the tails of ropes into the velcro pocket Attach mainsheet Tie tail of mainsheet to traveller line 4 3 ASSEMBLY SAILS 24...

Страница 27: ...ach the hanks onto the forestay and hoist jib by pulling on halyard Add tack line through furler and back through cleat S AND XL ONLY S AND XL ONLY Add jib halyard tension by pulling on rope Tail goes...

Страница 28: ...Assembly Guide 4 4 Spinnaker PLEASE FOLLOW ASSEMBLY GUIDE IN THE CORRECT ORDER XL only 26...

Страница 29: ...Tie turning blocks to tramp Shackle downhaul block to inboard tang Use elastic takeaway from rear starboard toe strap Tie end of bag with rear bag tie using a hitch and stopper knot 4 4 ASSEMBLY SPINN...

Страница 30: ...ker pole 4 4 ASSEMBLY SPINNAKER Attach spinnaker chute using rope bobbles Goes inside velcro flap Goes inside velcro flap Through eyelet Tight around eye Pull tight so bottom of chute is against the p...

Страница 31: ...8 9 TACK H EAD Add spinnaker sheet Tidy slack into pocket 4 4 ASSEMBLY SPINNAKER 29...

Страница 32: ...Assembly Guide 4 5 Foils PLEASE FOLLOW ASSEMBLY GUIDE IN THE CORRECT ORDER 30...

Страница 33: ...1 2 4 5 ASSEMBLY FOILS 31...

Страница 34: ...they should not be considered as a substitute for an approved course in dinghy sailing In order to build your confidence and familiarise yourself with your new boat we recommend that you choose a fair...

Страница 35: ...lower the rudder blade fully by pushing back and down on the tiller You will know it is fully down if you feel a gentle thud as the front face of the blade hits the front face of the stock Pull the s...

Страница 36: ...ghter winds Sail to the jib tell tails keeping the one on the back of the sail streaming and the one closest to you either streaming or lifting upwards slightly To tack push the tiller extension away...

Страница 37: ...t you want it to come Once you are settled swap the mainsheet and the tiller extension into the new hands 5 6 Using the Gennaker If you are inexperienced in using a gennaker choose a fairly quiet day...

Страница 38: ...left hand halyard block see picture 4 2 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 g...

Страница 39: ...gh tension in the luff by pulling on the main Strong wind sailing can be the best fun of all so become familiar with the reefing systems and get back out there TOP TIP Make sure that you are in plenty...

Страница 40: ...ing 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 pro...

Страница 41: ...hat it 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 wa...

Страница 42: ...ensure buoyancy and limit potential water ingress Maintenance Foils should be rinsed with fresh water after use Anodising will prevent surface corrosion however if surface damage does occur the alumin...

Страница 43: ...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...

Страница 44: ...ten 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 tha...

Страница 45: ...he rhyme the rabbit comes out of the hole round the tree and back down the hole as a way of remembering how to tie a bowline Take the end of the piece of rope and assess how big a loop you require Mak...

Страница 46: ...ther overhand knot in the rope Pull the rope tight so that the rope binds on the original overhand knot 8 3 Figure of Eight The figure of eight knot is used as a stopper knot preventing ropes from sli...

Страница 47: ...main halyard through 3 Tie the main halyard off using a knot on knot 4 Fold the mast head float loosely around the luff of the mainsail 5 Gently feed the mainsail and the mast head float into the mast...

Страница 48: ...The phrase wind on the beam means 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 Forc...

Страница 49: ...n 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...

Страница 50: ...nwind 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 Gna...

Страница 51: ...er Hull The hollow lower most part of the boat floating partially submerged and supporting the rest of the boa t I Into the Wind To point the bow in the direction that the wind is blowing from causing...

Страница 52: ...egments 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...

Страница 53: ...al 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 eng...

Страница 54: ...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 emergenc...

Страница 55: ...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 betwe...

Страница 56: ...g 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 clos...

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