waves from bigger powerboats passing by – it is not recommended to have
bigger yachts alongside. However, we do not recommend having very heavy
Yachts tied up alongside. This also requires that all the boats are moored and tied
up correctly.
When tied up alongside a dock – always remember to check if the water locally
has tide and if the water level can or will change.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION WHEN USING THE SWING-WING SYSTEM
Max tension on the backstays is ONLY what one person can pull by using one
hand on the winch handle. Or set to the markings set by the yard on new boats.
Sailing in stronger wind and wave conditions, the leeward backstay line will
normally get a bit slack – but only pull this slack in by hand only in the leeward
side – never use the winch to leeward, as this can put too much stress and
tension on the rigging and cause rigging failure.
The Swing-Wing system must not be operated in winds exceeding 15 m/s or 30
knots true wind speed in open areas and NEVER in any side winds exceeding 12
m/s or 25 knots of true wind and max 25 cm / 10” waves.
The boat will stay stable folded in a slip, as long as waves are max 25 cm/10” and
wind speeds from sideway direction do not exceed 20 m/s or 40 knots of true
wind speed.
If higher winds are expected, either make sure the boat faces into the wind, or
secure the mast sideways by a halyard to each side to the dock with 1- or 2-meter
slack – or, in worst case (like heavy storm or hurricane warning), take the mast
down or move the boat to a place, where it can be folded out. Or take the boat
out of the water, take the mast down and secure the boat to the ground in
extreme conditions.
NEVER keep the boat folded on a mooring or at anchor.
NEVER let the boat dry out in a folded position.
NEVER hoist any person up into the rigging when the boat is folded.
NEVER set any sails when folded.
Only use the Swing-Wing system in harbour or wave protected areas.
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