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Gennaker 

A sail that is a cross between a genoa and a 
gennaker, hoisted when sailing downwind 

Gennaker Downhaul 

The rope used to pull the gennaker down 

Gennaker Halyard 

The rope used to pull the gennaker up 

Gooseneck 

The ‘jaws’ of the boom that clip onto the mast 

Gooseneck Mast Collar 

A collar on the mast, on which the gooseneck sits 

Gunwhale 

The top edge of the hull, that you sit on when leaning 
out to balance the boat 

Gybe 

To change direction by turning the stern of the boat 
though the wind 

 

 

 

Halyard 

A rope used to hoist sails 

Head 

The top corner of a sail 

‘Head to Wind’ 

To point the bow in the direction that the wind is 
blowing from, causing the sails to flap 

Head Sheave 

A fitting that sits on the top of the mast, through which 
the main halyard 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 the boat, or another name for 
the tiller 

Hoist 

To pull a sail up 

Horn Cleat 

A type of cleat on which a rope is made fast by 
wrapping around the ‘horn’ 

Hull 

The hollow, lower-most part of the boat, floating 
partially submerged and supporting the rest of the 
boat 

 

 

 

Inglefield Clip 

A hook-shaped clip which attaches to an identical 
hook-shaped clip 

‘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’ 

 

 

 

Jammer 

Another word for a cleat 

Jib 

The small sail in front of the mast 

Jib Sheet 

The rope used to control the jib 

 

 

 

Kicking Cascade 

The rope system that is attached to the base of the 
mast and to the boom, helping to hold the boom down 

Содержание Vareo

Страница 1: ...Sail it Live it Love it RIGGING GUIDE...

Страница 2: ...ng mainsail only 3 4 Sailing With the Assymetric Spinnaker 4 MAINTENANCE 4 1 Boat Care 4 2 Foil Care 4 3 Spar Care 4 4 Sail Care 5 WARRANTY 6 GLOSSARY OF TERMS 7 APPENDIX 7 1 Useful Websites and Recom...

Страница 3: ...al 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 ensu...

Страница 4: ...ght 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 regularly prior to sailing 2 2 Rigging the Ma...

Страница 5: ...Align the kicker attachment eye near the base of the mast up with the cut out at the front of the mast bridge hole 4 Pass the mast down until it reaches the bottom of the mast well Now the mast will s...

Страница 6: ...ie the clew to the boom using the clew strop rope tied around the boom 2 Feed the outhaul through the clew of the mainsail and tie it back onto the bullseye at the end of the boom 3 Tie the main halya...

Страница 7: ...the middle of the gennaker sheet by folding it in half 5 Pass the middle of the gennaker sheet through the metal eye in the clew of the gennaker 6 Pass the rest of the gennaker sheet through the loop...

Страница 8: ...rudder down a fraction using the rudder downhaul line Sail off into deeper water You will not be able to sail the boat hard as this will damage the rudder When you are in deep enough water pull hard o...

Страница 9: ...same as any single handed dinghy Some tips to bear in mind are Make sure that the boat is level and sailing as fast as possible before initiating the tack Be prepared to ease the mainsheet enough as t...

Страница 10: ...uff is constantly on the verge of curling An over sheeted kite is such a killer to speed Conversely nothing will drop you in the drink faster than a collapsing kite so forget the mainsail and stay sha...

Страница 11: ...eet exactly as you would when hoisting the gennaker Stand up and steer with the tiller between your legs Pick up the gennaker downhaul and pull in the slack Release the gennaker halyard from the cleat...

Страница 12: ...r cover on the boat ensure that the transom is open for drainage and that there is a hole below the daggerboard slot to allow water to drain Wash with fresh water Fresh water evaporates far more quick...

Страница 13: ...wed in Lower mouldings are sealed however over time there may be some water ingress If this occurs the foils should be inverted to allow water to drain through the holes in the top moulding Foils cont...

Страница 14: ...ish the racing life of the sail If your sail is stained in any way try to remove the mark using normal detergent and warm water DO NOT attempt to launder the sail yourself Repairs should be temporaril...

Страница 15: ...ing Sailboats will void this warranty 5 Warranty claims for materials or equipment not manufactured by LDC Racing Sailboats can be made directly to the relevant manufacturer LDC Racing Sailboats warra...

Страница 16: ...o 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 the...

Страница 17: ...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 18: ...yard 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 th...

Страница 19: ...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 20: ...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 21: ...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 T Tack 1 To ch...

Страница 22: ...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 23: ...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 Associatio...

Страница 24: ...nnaker Pole System Your RS Vareo will arrive with the Gennaker Pole System in place and this does not need to be de rigged In the event that you need to re rig the gennaker pole please refer to the fo...

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Страница 26: ...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 27: ...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 28: ...eventing ropes from slipping through fittings Like the bowline the figure of eight knot unties easily once free of load Make a loop in the end of the rope Lead the tail underneath the standing end of...

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