RS SAILING Laser 2000 Rigging Manual

RIGGING MANUAL

Safety Afloat

This instruction manual is not a guide to sailing your craft and it should not be considered suitable for the task of learning to sail a boat. Please read the manual before rigging and sailing your Laser

2000.

Before you go sailing:

o Check you are wearing suitable clothing and safety

equipment for the conditions and time of year.

o Always wear a buoyancy aid or life jacket o Make sure a third party knows where you are sailing and

how many there are of you.

o Check the weather forecast o Check the time of high and low tides if applicable. o Seek advice of local conditions if sailing in a new area. o Always check the condition of your craft before setting off. o A sailor’s safety knife should be carried on board. o Check for overhead cables when rigging, launching

and recovering.

On the water:

o Conform to the sailing rules of the road. o Look out for changing weather conditions. o Never sail beyond your ability or that of your crew. Ensure

that you and your crew can cope with any changes in the wind conditions

o Understand and be competent in the sailing skills and righting

techniques.

Important information

There are three hatches and one transom drain bung on the Laser 2000, these must all be checked to ensure they are fitted correctly and done up tight prior to every time you sail:

Hatches 1 & 2 are found at the

aft edge of the foredeck.

(Fitted to facilitate additional on the

water storage only)

Hatch 3 can be found on the inboard surface of the stern deck.

The transom drain bung can be

found below the lower rudder

gudgeon.

Example of

INCORRECT

hatch

fitment:

NB: Correct fitment of the transom drain bung and hatch 3, is

fundamental to on the water safety and performance of the Laser 2000.

Laser 2000 Rigging Instructions

The Laser 2000 rigging instructions are a guide to rigging your boat. Due to production supplies certain parts may be different from those shown in description, colour, and specification. Performance Sailcraft Europe reserves the right to change specifications without prior notification.

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The Laser Centre Station Works Long Buckby Northampton NN6 7PF UK

Contents

Page

1. Glossary 5

2. Useful boat terminology 6

3. Maintenance and service 7-8

4. Cordage Lengths 8

5. Sail number positioning 9

6. Rigging and raising the mast 10-13

7. Rigging The Trapeze 13-14

8. Boom & Vang 15

9. Sails: 16-23 a. Jib 16-17 b. Gennaker 18-20 c. Mainsail 20-21 d. Outhaul 21 e. Cunningham 22 f. Reefing The Mainsail 22-23

10. Rudder 23

11. Launching & basic safety on the water 24-25

12. Laser 2000 Capsize Technique 26

Customer Help Line: Please contact Customer Services on Tel: 00 44 (0) 1327 841608.

Glossary

Bow: Front of the boat Stern: Back of the boat Fore: Forward Aft: Rearward Clew: Back lower corner of a sail Tack: Forward lower corner of sail Head: Top corner of sail Luff: Forward edge of the sail Foot: Bottom edge of the sail Leech: Rear edge of the sail Burgee: Wind direction indicator (usually a small flag) Batten: A thin stiffening strip in the sail to support the leech Mast: Main vertical spar supporting the rig/sails Boom: Spar at the Bottom of the mainsail Gennaker pole: the Pole, which extends to fly the gennaker tack from. Cleat: A fitting used for holding /securing ropes Forestay: The wire supporting the mast at the bow of the boat Shrouds: Wires that hold mast in boat and supporting the mast from ¾ up and

out to hull side. Attached with shroud adjuster to shroud anchor point Lower shrouds: Wires that tie off ¼ up mast and shackle to shroud anchor points

Jib: Front sail Sheet: Rope for controlling the inward/outward position of the sail Gennaker: Isometric sail hoisted when sailing downwind Gunwale: The outermost edge of the boat Gudgeon: Fitting on the transom and rudder used to hang rudder Cunningham: Purchase system for tightening the forward edge/luff of the sail Gnav: Purchase system for tightening the rear edge/leach of the sail Vang: Otherwise known as the Kicking strap or Gnav Outhaul: Purchase system for tightening the bottom edge/foot of the sail Halyard: A rope or wire used to lower or hoist sails Mast Heel: Fitting on the bottom edge/foot of the mast Mast step: Fitting on the boat where the mast heel/foot of the mast is located Spreaders: Metal struts placed in pairs to support the mast side ways and

control the bend in the mast

Stem fitting: Stainless fitting at the bow which the forestay attaches Rudder: Blade and attachments used for steering the boat

Useful Boat Terminology

Hull

Luff

Jib

Shroud

Mainsail

Mast

Clew

ack

Gennake

Gennaker Pole

Foot

Rudd

Leech

Batten

Centreboard

Maintenance and Service

• Keep the equipment clean by frequently flushing with fresh water. In

Excess water should be removed from the hull.

Ropes, rigging and fittings should be checked at regular intervals for wear

All moving parts should be lightly lubricated to avoid jamming, i.e.,

Inspect shackles, pins and fittings – tape up to stop snagging and coming

When refastening screws do not re – use Nylock nuts more than three

Damaged or worn parts should be replaced.

• Sails should be thoroughly washed down with fresh water, dried and

Trailers and trolleys should be rinsed with fresh water and checked at

• It is recommended that the trailer/road base be serviced annually.

• The trailer/road base should never be immersed in water.

• Trailers and Trolleys supplied by Laser are designed to transport the hull in

• Only people with relevant equipment and skills should undertake repairs to

Under covers for Laser products should be produced from breathable or

foam or wood.

corrosive atmospheres stainless parts may show discoloration/brown staining around screw holes and rivets, this is not serious and can be removed with a fine abrasive.

•

and tear.

•

McLube, Dry Teflon or a dry silicone based spray. Do not use Oil.

•

undone.

•

times and be careful not to over-tighten, as there is a risk of stripping the thread.

•

stored in a dry place.

•

regular intervals.

the best possible manner to avoid damaging the hull. For instance Laser does not recommend supporting hulls on rollers except on the keel line. We also recommend gunwale-hung trolleys for our smaller products. Hulls supported by a trolley bunk or wide strap must have the ability to drain the water away from the hull. Trolley bunks padded with carpet or foam can cause blistering and changes to the hull colour. Please do not transport your Laser product on a trailer or trolley that has not bee specifically designed for the product. Hulls damaged through using an incorrectly designed or wrongly set up trailer or trolley are not covered under warranty.

the glass fibre hull. Contact Laser Centre for advice.

•

semi breathable fabric to allow moisture to evaporate away from the hull This is essential to prevent damage to gel coat. However, the hull should never be left in the undercover wet or damp. A combination of moisture and heat over an extended period can also damage the gel coat. The under cover is designed to protect the hull when being transported an should be removed when the hull is being stored. Typical damage includ small bubbles or blisters, excessive print through of glass reinforcement,

UV light will cause fading to some components and fittings, a cover is recommended to reduce the UV degradation.

• n climbing on to the centreboard and back in to the boat after capsize. (As

• screws on the plastic friction device on the leading edge of the centreboard within

Cordage lengths

•

WARNING: When wearing a trapeze harness, take particular care whe

the trapeze harness hook could easily damage the hull or deck)

If your centreboard will not stay down during sailing, tighten the

the centreboard case. (As the presence of water changes the coefficient o friction within the case, this device is best “tuned” using a long shaft posidrive screwdriver whilst on the water on a relatively calm day)

1 x 6.0 metres, 8mm, 8 plait, matt, white

b sheet 1 x 6.6 metres, 8mm, 8 plait, matt, white

Brid e

hite

ck cord

-strap Shock cord

e e

Mainsheet Ji Gennaker s et 1 x 9.0 metres, 6mm, 8 plait matt, blue Mainsheet l 1 x 2.2 metres, 4mm, Excel Racing, purple Cunningham Part 1 x 5.0 metres, 4mm, 8 plait p/s, lime Cunningham Part 1 x 0.8 metres, 4mm, 8 plait p/s, lime Kicker/Vang Part 1 1 x 5.5 metres, 4mm, 8 plait p/s, red Kicker/Vang Part 2 1 x 2.5 metres, 5mm, Excel Racing, red Toe-strap Lashing 4 x 0.6 metres, 6mm, 8 plait p/s, black Lashing 3 x 0.2 metres, 1 x 0.8 metres, 8 plait, w Rear Toe-strap Sho - 1 x 0.3 metres, 5mm, Shock cord, blue Main Toe - 1 x 2.0 metres, 5mm, Shock cord, blue Righting Line 2 x 1.5 metres, 4mm, 8 plait p/s, red Righting Line Shock-cord 2 x 0.9 metres, 5mm, Shock cord, blue Centreboard Lin 1 x 0.75metres, 8mm, 8 plait p/s, whit

ail Number PositioningS

bers in a dry, clean and wind free environment.

2. Numbers on the starboard side of a sail are always higher than those on

5. number in the sequence should be positioned on the parallel line

ech.

7. below the third

Starboard (Right Hand) side of Mainsail

It is advised to apply the sail num

1. Lay the sail on a flat surface starboard side up.

the port.

3. Mark a parallel line 76mm above the third batten down from the head of the sail.

4. Mark a point on the line 76mm in from the leech. The first you have drawn commencing 76mm in from the le

6. Subsequent numbers should be spaced 60mm apart. Turn the sail over and position the port numbers 76mm batten down from the head.

8. Work backwards, commencing 76mm in from the leech.

60mm

76mm

Rigging And Raising The Mast

2. Ensure the halyards, shrouds and lowers shrouds are led to the gooseneck/base of the mast and

res in the

the

4. Fit the spreaders.

ee page overleaf for fitment

diag

ip: Best practice is to fit the

evis pins from above to ensure all

5. Ensure that all the spreader pins and rings are taped up or serious damage could occur to the sails.

1. Unwrap the mast.

each halyard rope end has a knot tied in it.

3. If applicable, fit top “T” terminal

t e wi

positions on

rapez

mast. (Please note: The Laser 2000 Trapeze kit is optional and is not supplied as standard)

ram.)

(T cl split rings are positioned on the underside of the spreader bracket/bars.)

Laser 2000 Spreader Instructions

Primary Pin:

Fit down throug Adjuster Pin: Fit down through

Spreader End Ca The spreader end ca sizes are identified on the front face of the end cap (See diagram above). To find which wire slot you require for your mast, please see the table below. The end cap can also be rotated so that the shroud the spreader end (see diagram above). To find out which position is required for your mast, please see the table below. To attach the Ensure that the shroud is tensioned between T-Terminal and spreader tip, and then tighten the screw firmly. This me Length Adjustment: Described by the num visible). Please see the table below for your class specific positions.

All clevis pins and the outboard end of the spreader extrusion. This will reduce chafe on the mainsail and prevent flailing sails/halyards becoming damaged. Self-amalgamating tape is best, but

Primary Adjuster End cap pos’n Visible Holes Wire Dia.

Laser 2000 Aft 1A Aft 3.0mm 0

Attachment of Spreader.

h the bracket’s primary ho

hole 3 on the bracket an

le and thro

p incorporates two shroud wire slots to give a tight grip on either 2.5 or 3mm wire. The

can be positioned at either the forward or aft position of

shroud, slacken the end screw, rotate the end clamp if necessary, then insert the shroud.

thod “locks in” the dihedral angle.

ber of adjustment holes visible, (e.g. In the diagram above there are 1 ½ holes

ecurity

must be fitted with the flat head on top, and locked with a split ring. Tape all split rings, pins

PVC electrical tape is an adequate alternative.

Class Bracket Connection Pin Outer End

ugh the Fwd spreader hole.

B on the spreader bar.

Spreader Ends

necessary

(See Table)

2.5 3.0

Rotate as

Forward position

ft position

Primar

6. Raise the mast and position the mast heel in the centre of the mast step. (Note - This is a two person operation as someone will need to hold the mast upright while the shrouds and forestay are connected)

CAUTION

CON TACT WITH OVERHEAD ELECTRICAL WIRES COULD BE FATAL, EXERCISE

XTREME CAUTION WHEN RAISING THE MAST LAUNCHING & SE AILING.

gaged correctly

as show

ud anchor

on in the

e vernier

9. Attach the on the port

7. Ensure position

he mast heel is

ed and en

8. Attach the shrouds to the shro point with the adjuster pin positi 3

hole down on the back of th

adjuster.

forestay on to the deck fairlead bow deck as shown.

10. Temporarily fasten the jib and gennaker halyard to the forestay and and the main halyard to the port shroud anchor point.

(This simply ensures these elements do not inpinge upon other activities and are in the best positions for ease of rigging.)

igg

cord over the metal

R ing The Trape

e note: The Laser 2000 Trap

ard)

Attach the trapeze wires in the high (Previously covered by “Riggi

Ensure the trapeze wires hang

(Pleas eze kit is op

tand

1. est T st.

ng And Raisin

2. down the the mast behind the spreaders.

tic to the respective port & starboard gennaker

sock “P” clip attachments behind the jib tack bar.

4. towards the respective shroud anchor points.

5. pective shroud anchor points from the inside-out then tie a loop in

6. cords by feeding the elastic loop through the

7. Loop the elastic shock trapeze ring and pull tight.

tional and is not supplied as

terminal positions on the ma

g The Mast” item 3)

aft face of

3. Tie the separate pieces of trapeze shock-cord elas

Lead the shock-cord elastics down either gunwale

Feed each elastic through the res

each as shown.

Attach the trapeze rings to hull mounted shock

ring

at the bottom of the pulley.

8. Tip - Best practise is to tie two double half hitch

line.

9. Attach the lower shrouds to central hole of t adjusters with the forward lower shrouds are part kit and are

10. To avoid ob

nd o

face of the

tuned off until the jib is hoised and rig ten applied, at which point they should be adjusted until both wires are equal, JUST in

shroud anc

uds are supplied to support the mast and

s ap

THE TRAPEZE SHOULD NEVER BE USED WITHOUT PRIOR

stopper knots a hand width apart in the adjuster

the lowest

he shroud vernier

shackle facing

as shown. (Please note: The

of the trapeze

not supplied as standard)

struction, ensure the

11. Loosely attach the other e to the eye on the front above the gooseneck.

12. The lower shrouds cannot be

shackle pins are fitted from the insideout, the more favourable longer ter solution would be to discard the shackle pins in favour of the pan head machine screws also supplied.

f the lowers

mast just

and tied

sion is

tension but not pulling the mast aft and tied

13. Grip tap the gunwa

should be applied parallel to

le edge commencing

approximately 200mm in front of the

hor points extending aft.

PLEASE NOTE: The lower shro

protect it from the load

FITMENT OF T

plied through use of the trapeze –

OWER SHROUDS.

HE L

Boom and Vang

3. Ensure the shackled securely

ast.

r purcha s ring t system.

Aft Block

own.

t s

ainsheet

t in the c tion

bossed on the side of

art.

ip - Best practise is to tie t f the mainsheet to on

raps to prevent tangling and the lling overboard.

Unpack the boom.

. Attach the boom to the mast as shown.

lower vang purchase system is

to the tang on the lower aft

face of the m

se assembly

here are no

4. Hook the vang uppe on to the boom en

sts or fouls in the

twi

5. Tie the mainshee mainsheet bridle u a sh

t through the block on the

sing a half hitch stopper knot

eet through the blocks and to

wivel cleat as shown.

Tip - double check the m through the auto ratche shown by the arrow em the auto ratchet block.

6. Feed the main the mainshee

passes

orrect direc

7. Vang tension is controlled aft rope and fairlead/clea

using the

on top of the

he loose end

e of the rear toe

sheet

T o st fa

Sails

1. Ensure furling drum line is completely wound onto furling drum before you attach the jib.

2. The furling line/cleat can be found on the starboard side of the foredeck just in front of the jib sheet track/cleat)

h the jib tack to the

g th

gging or dam

sailing)

4. Fasten the head of clevis pin and split ri and split ring to prev other sails and lin

t of aft

nsure h

gaging in mast track groove)

se il the is

taught.

7. Cleat and tidy away osi

meas g tension do NOT exceed 24 units

75 metres above the vernier adjuster.

Jib

3. Unroll the jib and furling drum usin provided. (Tape up the prevent sna and lines during

attac

e large shackle

hackle and pin to

age to other sails

the jib to the swivel using the

ng. (Tape up the shackle, pins

t snagging or damage to

es during sailing)

5. Hoist jib by pulling the face of the mast then rchase system onto jib

ook is facing aft to

white halyard ou hook the jib halyard p Halyard wire. (E prevent it en

6. Tension the jib halyard purcha system unt jib luff wire

both rope ends in the

tioned on the top of

halyard pocket p the gennaker sock

ure the riNote: If a loose gauge is used to

or 150Kg - measured on the shroud 0.

then pull the two trailing ends of the sheet through the loop you have created to lock them in place as

them through their respective

starboard jib

fairleads/cleats.

10. tie the s angling and i

11. g line. The the

in front

of the jib sheet track/cleat)

8. Find the centre of the jib sheet and pass it through the clew of the jib,

shown.

9. Pass one jib sheet either side of the mast before threadi

heet ends together in the middle of the

nhibit sheets falling overboard.

port and

Tip – Best practise is to

boat to prevent t

Furl the jib by pulling the furlin

furling line/cleat can be found on starboard side of the foredeck just

12. If the trapeze option is fitted: Now the rig tension has been applied, the lower shrouds can be tuned, they should be adjusted until both wires are equal, JUST in tension, but not pulling the mast aft, then tied off.

Genn aker

1. Ensure the end of the gennaker halyard taken from the base of the mast is free of knots and tangles.

2. Take the gennaker halyard from the base of the

attached to the

n in the picture)

4. Pass the halyard across the boat and through the pulley block at the aft end of the gennaker sock.

5. er extension and

carefully pass the end of the halyard up the sock until you can grasp it from the front end of the gennaker sock opening.

mast and pass forward, under the gennaker sock and round the gennaker pole outhaul block. (T gennaker pole outhaul block is rope led from the pole as show

a /

3. Thread the halyar gennaker edge of the

d aft

halyard cleat

foredeck on

nd through the fairlead at the aft the starboard side.

Tie the end of the halyard to something such as a batten or till

6. This is known as the downhaul end of the gennaker halyard and should be temporally tied around the jib tack bar while the batten/extension is removed from the gennaker sock.

7. Note: The up-haul end of the gennaker halyard is

ious

ide

l) and

patch usin line comes out of the fr pole.)

d patch, (written on the

naker halyard (up-haul) se of the forestay and tie it to tch using a bowline.

nnaker halyard (down-haul)

11. Identify the clew patch, the sail) attach the centre of the ennaker sheet to the clew of the gennaker. (A per jib sheet to jib clew previously covered in section Sails - Jib)

8. Unfold the gennaker, (written on the sai line to the tack

tied at the base of the forestay from a prev rigging exercise.

ntify the tack patch

securely fasten the tack

g a bow-line. (The tack

ont of the gennaker

Note: Please check there is also a double half hit

pper knot in the tack-line and gennaker halyard

roximately 100mm prior to the bowline you have

sto app tied

9. Identify the hea sail) untie the gen from the ba the head pa

10. Untie the ge from the jib tack bar:

a.Pass through the l ring on the port side of

ower downhaul patch

.Secure to the upper ownhaul patch using a owline.

e sail.

b d b

(written on g

ets

gh the gennaker sheet ratchet blocks attached to the shroud anchor points. There are arrows on the ratchet

t pass f

14. wind and hoist the gennaker. Take great

d around the trolley; a second

person should help with this to ensure it

15 UP

T BECO

16. pull the genn the halyard through the block at the aft end of the sock. A second person

(Note – The sheets mus

13. Tie the free ends of the together.

12. Pass the free ends of the gennaker she aft (One sheet either side of the jib luff) and throu

block to indicate which way the rope should pass. When under load, the ratche will engage.

orward of the shrouds at all times.

gennaker sheet

THE GENNAKER SLOWLY

MES TANGLED OR TIGHT.

aker into the sock by pulling

Ensure the boat is pointing directly into the

care to ensure that the gennaker does no get snagge

does not snag anywhere. Check the gennaker is not twisted and the Sheets are not tangled with the halyard.

. ALWAYS TAKE GREAT CARE TO PULL

AND DO NOT KEEP PULLING IF I

Un-cleat the halyard and gently

should help with this and be positioned at the front of the boat to ensure

e gennaker does not get snagged anywhere.

insail

Remove the mainsail from its the bag and unroll.

2. Ensure all battens are tight in their pockets and the Velcro locking mechanisms are positively engaged.

it is head to wind (bow

facing directly in to the wind).

4. e hull with the luff closest the bow (front) and the

5. Take the main halyard:

spreaders.

the head of the

sail using a bowline.

3. Position the boat so

Place the mainsail in the cockpit of th

leach closest the stern (back).

a. Ensure there are no twists in the

halyard and it is clear of the

b. Tie the halyard to

c. Locate the head of the mainsail in

the mast track.

6. Hoist the mainsail using the main halyard block/cleat assembly on the lower port side of the mast.

ce will be

required to feed the mainsail in to the

isted, cleat

the halyard pocket positioned on the

Outha

Note: Hoisting the mainsail is a two

person operation as assistan

mast track while the other hoists using the halyard (This will prevent the sail pulling out of the track and jamming which could cause luff rope damage.)

8. When the mainsail is fully

and tidy away the halyard rope end in

top of the gennaker sock.

1. cl top of the boom.

rough

t/left

to starboard/right side) and anc ored on

3. rd end of the boom.

Feed the plastic slug slide on the

ew outhaul into the cut out on the

2. The outhaul line is then passed th

the lowest eye in the sail (From por

h the starboard/right side with a simple kn located in the slot formed in the boom en casting.

Outhaul tension is controlled using the forward rope, the forwa

cleat and fairlead at

Cunningham

1. Pass the rope at the end of the Cunningham purchase system through the eye at the

2. Anchor the end of the

. Cunningham tension is controlled using the

rward rope and fairlead/cleat on top of the

bottom of the mainsail luff (from port/left hand to starboard/right hand side).

Cunningham purchase system by sliding a ha hitch knot in mast track jus below the gooseneck.

Reefing The Mainsail

3 fo cockpit centre console.

If it is windy and you feel you will be overpowered in the Laser 2000 it is wise to

ef the mainsail:

1. Remove the Cunningham from the tack eyelet.

e boom track.

100mm

2. Remove the outhaul from t clew eyelet.

3. Slide the clew outhaul slug slide out of th

4. Un-cleat the mainsail halyar and lower the mainsail until the upper reefing tack eyelet is around 100mm above the gooseneck and the foot of the mainsail is just beginning to touch the thwart/sub deck as shown.

5. he foot on to the port side of the sail keeping the

6. w outhaul slug slide in to the boom cut out first, followed by

7. ugh the

to the reefing slug slide as

8. Thread the Cunningham line through the three eyelets in the luff of the

ainsail halyard if

udder

Slu

Roll the sail as tight as possible from t

eyelets on the luff and the slug slides on the leech parallel and in line.

Feed the original, lower cle

the higher reefing slug slide second.

Re-attach the outhaul control line thro eye attached shown.

mainsail and re-fasten in the slot unde the gooseneck.

Re-tension the m

9. required.

ch the rudder assembly to the

transom:

condary rudder retaining split

ring to the top rudder pintle.

retaining clip

is adjusted and has engaged correctly

1. Atta

a. Fit the se

b. Ensure the primary rudder-

Your Laser 2000 Is Now Ready For Launching.

Launching And Basic Safety On The Water

Before You Go Sailing:

o Check you are wearing suitable clothing and safety equipment for the

conditions and time of year.

o s where you are sailing and how many

o igh and low tides if applicable.

s if sailing in anew area.

ing off.

o Always wear a buoyancy aid or life jacket

Make sure a third party know there are of you.

o Check the weather forecast

Check the time of h

o Seek advise of local condition o Always check the condition of your craft before sett

CAUTION

CONTACT WITH O E L, EXERCISE LECTRICAL WIRES COUVERHEAD

UTION WH

LD BE FATA

NCHINGEXTREME CA EN RAISING THE MAST, LAU & SAILING.

Launching

e the mainsail with the boat facing into the wind.

wind.

o Rais

o Launch the boat using the appropriate launching trolle

o Take the boat into the water with the bow facing into the

o Ensure that there is enough water to float the boat off the trolley

o One person should hold the boat whilst the other gets in and prepares

to set off.

o When udder

fully.

o he rudder downhaul in the cleat on the tiller and ensure that the

wing nut on the side of the rudderstock is tight.

The R ly Down Position At All

Times When Sailing And Isometric Boat Like The Laser 2000.

On Th

there is enough water below you, lower the centreboard and r

Cleat t

udder And Centreboard Should Be In The Ful

e Water

he sailing rules of the road.

o Look out for changing weather conditions.

crew.

ills and righting techniques.

o Conform to t

o Never sail beyond your ability or that of your o Understand and be competent in the sailing sk

Enjoy Your Laser 2000 Sailing!

Laser 2000 Capsize Technique

When sailing your La it is highly probable that from ti othing to be

nduly concerned about. In the event of a capsize we advise you follow the

rs of the crew a for and safe. deployed, drop the sail back in to the sock.

and ensure

iately after

5. the bow during

ight position quickly. It should

in to the

10.

drill

11.

ser 2000 in breezy or blustery conditions,

me to time you will capsize. A capsize is n u procedure documented below:

Righting the Boat

1. Ensure all membe

2. If the gennaker is

re accounted

3. Release the main/jib sheets and vang from respective cleats the sheets are fully extended to avoid the boat sailing immed righting.

4. If the boat inverts, first recover the boat on to its side. In adverse conditions and with more than two crew it is recommended that the largest crew member swim to the bow and hold righting and until all other crew members have re-boarded after righting (This ensures the boat swings in to the safe head in to wind position upon righting) It is recommended to use the “scoop” recovery system for crewmembers not involved in the righting procedure. When the boat is on its side, the crew members to be scooped should move to the inner lower side of the boat as close to the center of the boat as possible. As the boat is righted, these crew members will be “scooped” onboard the boat ready to help other re-board. “Scooping” should only be attempted with practice and should only be commenced after the boat is stabilized on its side by a crewmember who is securely located on the centerboard and holding th capsize righting line under the gunwale. This is to prevent the boat from inverting and potentially trapping the crew. Righting is effected by a crewmember standing on the centerboard moving out towards the end of the board whilst leaning out holding on to the righting line. The boat will recover to the upr normally only require one average size person to effect righting on the centerboard. Immediately after righting the tiller should be pushed fully towards the mainsail to stop the boat sailing until all crew have re-boarded.

9. Re-boarding can be undertaken over the windward side of the boat using the righting line as a step or over the transom. A grab rail is positioned o the inner face of the sub deck to assist with pulling yourself back boat.

If the person in charge of the boat or the crew are inexperienced in

capsizing and righting procedures it is advised to practice drills under skilled supervision and in any event, close to assistance prior to the being used in earnest.

All crewmembers should wear an approved buoyancy aid at all times

whilst on the water.

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