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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 when racing

Sail Pressure

A sail has ‘pressure’ when 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 controls a sail

Side Safety Line

The line that runs along the side of the hull

Single Handed

To sail a boat alone

Spars

The poles, usually carbon or aluminium, to which the
sail is attached

Spinnaker

A large sail, usually triangular, that is hoisted when
sailing downwind

Starboard

The right-hand side of the boat, when facing forwards

Step

When mast has been installed in a boat, it has been
‘stepped’, or placed on the mast step

Stern

The back of the boat

Stern Lifting Handles

The handles at the stern, used for lifting the boat

Tack

1. To change direction by turning the bow of the boat
through the wind
2. The bottom front corner of the sail

Tying bar

The metal bar situated at the front of the boat, onto
which the tack of the jib is attached

Tying bar Recess

Recess in the foredeck in which the tying bar is fitted

Tender

A small vessel, usually used to transport crew to a
larger vessel

Tiller

The stick attached to the rudder, used to steer the
boat

Tiller Extension

A pole attached to the tiller to extend its reach, usually
used when hiking

Toe Straps

The straps to tuck your feet under when you lean out
to balance the boat

Towing Line

A rope attached to the boat, used to connect to a
towing vessel

Transom

The vertical surface at the back of the boat

Trim

Keeping the boat level fore and aft

Trimaran

A boat with three hulls

Trolley

A wheeled structure, used to move a boat around on
land

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Страница 2: ...g the Mast 3 5 Rigging the Boom 3 6 The Daggerboard 3 7 The Rudder 3 8 Hoisting the Mainsail 3 9 Rigging the Jib 3 10 Completion 4 SAILING HINTS 4 1 Introduction 4 2 Launching 4 3 Leaving the Beach 4...

Страница 3: ...gs 6 WARRANTY 7 GLOSSARY 8 APPENDIX 8 1 Useful Websites Recommended Reading 8 2 RS QUBA Life Cycle 8 5 Three Essential Knots All terms highlighted in blue throughout the Manual can be found in the Glo...

Страница 4: ...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 pl...

Страница 5: ...2 RS QUBA TECHNICAL DATA Length Overall LOA 3 53 m 11 5 Beam 1 42 m 4 6 Hull Weight 58 kg 128 lb Sport Reefing Mainsail 5 7 m 60 ft Pro fully battened Mainsail 7 1 m 75 ft Jib 1 2 m 13 ft...

Страница 6: ...ving unpacked your RS QUBA you should check that you have all of the items listed below before throwing away any of the packaging as there may be some small items still wrapped 1 x RS RS QUBA hull 1 x...

Страница 7: ...r above 1 x downhaul block 1 x main halyard tracked mast only 1 x set sail numbers Optional Jib Pack consisting of 1 x RS RS QUBA jib 1 x jib sheet 1 x jib halyard 1 x jib tack hook 1 x Pack of cleats...

Страница 8: ...haul block To assemble the Standard Mast 1 Join the mast by inserting the mast top section into the mast lower section 2 Push the mast top section in until it butts up against the mast lower section T...

Страница 9: ...pack 4 Lead the end of the main halyard through the back of the head sheave at the top of the mast from bottom to top 5 Pull the main halyard through so that both ends are at the bottom of the mast by...

Страница 10: ...the downhaul line from the rope pack 11 Tie a figure of eight knot in one end of the downhaul line 12 Lead the other end of the downhaul line through the hole on the right hand side of the gooseneck...

Страница 11: ...the boat or stepped 3 4 Stepping the Mast The Mast Gate Pin The mast gate pin is already fitted to your RS QUBA The pin has a Knurled nut on the bottom to prevent it from falling out REMEMBER If you a...

Страница 12: ...e into the mast well ensuring that the dimple in the bottom of the mast locates on the raised section in the mast well 3 Rock the mast forward against the foredeck making sure the lip on the collar is...

Страница 13: ...of the kicker cascade and use it to attach the kicker cascade to the metal eye near the front of the boom Once attached you will not need to remove it although it is a good idea to occasionally check...

Страница 14: ...ad one end of the mainsheet through the mainsheet block on the deck of the boat Lead the end of the mainsheet through the block near the kicker cascade on the bottom of the boom from front to back 4 L...

Страница 15: ...the forward position if you plan to sail with a crew you may wish to move the block to the aft position to give the crew more room to do this simply unshackle it from the forward loop and move it to...

Страница 16: ...o reef the sail but require a more powerful downhaul tie a figure of eight in one end of the downhaul and take it up through the hole in the starboard side of the boom jaws through the block with a ho...

Страница 17: ...this has a quick release pin 3 6 The Daggerboard To complete this section you will need The daggerboard Daggerboard retaining elastic Daggerboard retaining clip 1 Tie a figure of eight knot in the en...

Страница 18: ...he rudder The rudder stock The Tiller The Tiller retaining screw The Tiller extension 1 Remove the rudder assembly from the foil pack and locate the components the self tapping screw is in a small bag...

Страница 19: ...Tie the rudder downhaul block onto the rope from the Rudder blade 4 Attach the Tiller extension to the Tiller Please note comments in section 5 2 regarding water ingress in foils...

Страница 20: ...Holding the mainsail in line with the mast pull on the end of the main halyard that comes out of the mast 5 Pull the mainsail up to the top of the mast To make hoisting the mainsail easier keep it in...

Страница 21: ...t in the pocket on the tack of the mainsail 10 Attach the downhaul hook onto the metal eyelet in the tack of the mainsail 11 Take hold of the downhaul line below the downhaul cleat pull tension into t...

Страница 22: ...e hook at the end of the kicker cascade to the shackle on the mast If you are not fitting the jib move straight on to Section 3 11 Completion Downhaul Cleat Mainsail Tack Metal Eyelet Downhaul Hook Do...

Страница 23: ...t you have two equal tails by the gooseneck Secure the jib halyard tails Now step the mast following the instructions in Section 3 4 Stepping the Mast To rig the jib 1 Unroll the jib 2 Take the jib ta...

Страница 24: ...he jib halyard in the cleat on the left hand side of the mast above the gooseneck Only apply enough halyard tension to prevent the front of the jib from sagging whilst sailing 6 Coil up the jib halyar...

Страница 25: ...eyelet on the starboard side of the boat and through the jib cleat 10 Lead the end of the jib sheet across the boat and through the jib cleat and eyelet on the port side of the boat 11 Lead the end o...

Страница 26: ...on at first all it will need is a simple wiggle from side to side whilst pushing down 2 To remove the rudder simply push the retaining clip in and pull the rudder stock up TIME TO GO SAILING After lau...

Страница 27: ...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 fairly quiet day with a steady wind for...

Страница 28: ...is secured to the boat using the elastic retainer The singlehanded sailor may choose to ask someone to help them to launch If launching alone stand in the water alongside the gunwhale holding the boa...

Страница 29: ...when adjusting the mainsheet The jib sheet should be pulled in fairly hard when sailing upwind tighter in stronger winds and less so in lighter winds Sail to the jib tell tails keeping the one on the...

Страница 30: ...u 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 on the new side with the tiller e...

Страница 31: ...ailors ashore There are two ways to reef a RS QUBA Sport mainsail Round Mast Furling This method of reefing is applicable to the RS QUBA Sport mainsail when sailed without a jib 1 Release the clew fro...

Страница 32: ...The sleeved sail has a strap and hook at the clew so the sail can be furled around the mast should you wish to stow it during breaks in sailing...

Страница 33: ...eat and unhook the downhaul hook from the metal eyelet in the tack of the mainsail 2 Ease the kicker cascade 3 Ease the main halyard 4 Ease the outhaul and unhook the sail slider hook from the metal e...

Страница 34: ...p of elastic attached to a plastic hook 8 Re apply tension to the kicker cascade 9 Hook the downhaul line onto the metal eyelet in the new tack of the mainsail and apply tension as required Sailing in...

Страница 35: ...oles 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 side of t...

Страница 36: ...Here the oar is in the correct position and ready to be used To row push down and rotate by 180 to lock To release the oar return it to this position and pull up...

Страница 37: ...cover is a very simple 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 t...

Страница 38: ...en moisture is trapped for any length of time Therefore it is very important to store the boat properly ashore Keep your dinghy drained and well ventilated Ensure that the boat is stored with the bow...

Страница 39: ...an be carried out by RS Sailing staff however the repair will never be invisible due to the nature of the material The joy of owning an RS QUBA is that it is very hard wearing and any dents and scratc...

Страница 40: ...A from any damage caused by the foils 5 3 Spar Care The mast and boom are aluminium Wash with fresh water as often as possible both inside and out Check all of the riveted fittings on a regular basis...

Страница 41: ...specific purpose in the boat These items may break when placed under any unnecessary load or when used for a different function to their intended purpose To ensure optimum performance wash the fixture...

Страница 42: ...itten 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 t...

Страница 43: ...to the bottom of a block 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 th...

Страница 44: ...man to sail the boat usually handles the jib sheets D Dacron A brand of polyester sailcloth that is wrinkle resistant and strong Daggerboard The foil that sits below the hull to counteract the sideway...

Страница 45: ...lyard is threaded Heave To To stop the boat by easing the mainsheet and backing the jib Heel A boat heels when it leans over due to the sideways force of the wind Helm Helmsman The person who steers t...

Страница 46: ...nes of latitude to measure position and distance Luff The front edge of a sail Lull When the wind briefly stops blowing as hard there is a lull in the wind M Mainsail The largest sail on a boat Mainsa...

Страница 47: ...ing in which the wind is blowing towards the sail at 90 Broad Reach Point of sailing between a beam reach and a run sailing downwind Close Reach Point of sailing between a beam reach and a beat sailin...

Страница 48: ...hen mast has been installed in a boat it has been stepped or placed on the mast step Stern The back of the boat Stern Lifting Handles The handles at the stern used for lifting the boat T Tack 1 To cha...

Страница 49: ...motion Upwind To sail against the direction in which the wind is blowing sometimes called a beat or beating against the wind W Wetsuit Neoprene sailing suit designed to keep you warm when wet Windwar...

Страница 50: ...5 10 7 RYA Advanced Sailing Handbook ISBN 1 905104 05 07 RYA National Sailing Scheme Syllabus and Logbook ISBN 0 901501 45 RYA Start Sailing Beginner s Handbook ISBN 0 901501 82 4 Royal Yachting Assoc...

Страница 51: ...l When your QUBA has reached the end of its life it can be sent back to the manufacturers where it is chipped into small pieces These pieces are used in place of the polymer powder in the rotomoulding...

Страница 52: ...oad 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 th...

Страница 53: ...the end of a rope to a sail or a fitting and is particularly reliable due to the manner in which the rope binds upon itself Tie a single overhand knot in the end of the rope Feed the rope through the...

Страница 54: ...knot unties easily once free of load Make a loop in the end of the rope Lead the tail underneath the standing end of the rope Lead the tail of the rope back through the loop and tighten RS Sailing by...

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