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will make the mainsail harder to pull across. So be positive and gybe smoothly and at
speed.
In strong winds you will probably have borne off so that, although the apparent wind
still shows a broad reach, you are in fact running directly before the true wind. If you
then try to gybe through your normal angle you will gybe on to a reach and be over-
powered! So in strong conditions remember to gybe through a smaller angle.
As with tacking, apply some gnav tension and Cunningham when gybing in light airs to
help the battens flick across.
Towing
When towing your Xenon ensure that it is securely strapped down with a strap over
the middle and the bow strapped down to the road base. The launching trolley will lock
into the road base at the axle with the front being held on with a lock pin on to the
post.
Ensure the mast and all other equipment is securely fixed to the boat before towing.
The road trailer should be secured to the towing vehicle with the wire safety loop as
well as the ball hitch and be fitted with a rear lighting board to conform to local
regulations.
Boat tips
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Do not step mast near any overhead cables.
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Tape all rigging pins and spreader ends, inboard and outboard.
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Put a figure of eight knot in the mainsheet so that the boom cannot hit the
shrouds.
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Tighten all shackles, screws and bolts regularly.
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Ensure the rudder retaining device is in position.
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Ensure rudder is fully down when sailing.
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Never fold Mylar sails.
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Tape all fittings in and around the spinnaker chute and don't leave any sharp
edges.
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Never allow the jib to flap.
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Roll mainsail gently after use and leave battens in place.
