HADRON H2 Owner’s Manual 2018
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on the side deck and be best placed for rapid reaction to changing conditions of wind
and wave. Flow over the sail is further encouraged by sailing slightly by the lee. If you
need to head up, once the boat starts turning ease the main to speed up the transition
of flow across the sail.
There is no need to tighten the forestay on the run – leave it as it was on the previous
leg, as the shrouds are taking all the load.
Gybing – Light airs
Bear away and roll the boat to windward as you do so. Grasp the falls of the mainsheet
and pull the boom over. Step across the boat and roll it back upright, pulling the
mainsheet as you do so. This will help accelerate the boat out of the gybe.
Running – Strong winds
Steer positively to keep the boat flat - if the boat heels to leeward, bear away; if the
boat heels to windward, luff up.
If the bow is driven down in strong winds and waves, head up and pull in the mainsheet
a little in order to free the bow. You can be confident in the vice-free handling of the H2
as long as you take positive and prompt action – enjoy!
Gybing – Strong winds
Gybing the H2 is generally straightforward, due to the light weight of the rig and the
inherant stability and balance of the hull design. Always gybe at full speed as this gives
the boat more dynamic stability and reduces the wind forces on the rig.
Sheet the boom in slightly then cleat and drop the mainsheet. Ensure the boat is
upright and steer positively into the gybe. Grasp the falls of the mainsheet and pull the
boom over as the boat turns through the gybe. Duck!
Cross the boat and come out of the gybe on a broad reach in order to minimise any
tendency to roll to windward. Swap tiller hands, pick up the sheet and carry on.
Calibration
Calibration and recording of the above adjustments is ESSENTIAL if you are going to
be able to repeat the settings once you find the ‘sweet spot’ for a certain set of
conditions. Develop a matrix of control settings for all wind strengths and points of
sailing.
Coming ashore
Raise the centreboard half way. Loosen the rudder pivot bolt wing nut and uncleat the
rudder downhaul. Reach over the stern and pull the rudder blade up half way.
If you are returning to a lee shore, the prudent action is to lower the mainsail and blow
ashore.
To lower the mainsail, take the halyard out of the boom end or halyard bag and ensure
that that it is not tangled, loosen the Cunningham and the kicker fully then pull the
halyard out of the masthead lock or Clamcleat. Pull down on the luff rope and ease the
boom off the gooseneck as the sail comes down.
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