Spars
The mast, boom and bowsprit are carbon composite structures. Wash with fresh
water as often as possible. Check the sheave at the mast head for wear.
The mast is finished with a coat of two pack polyurethane varnish. This protects the
laminate against UV degradation in sunlight. It is advisable to apply a new coat of
varnish once a year. Lightly sand the mast to help the new varnish bond to the old.
It is particularly important to avoid chafe to the spars when trailing, as with carbon
spars it is very easy to cause structural damage on long cross continent trips. Pull all
the halyards into the mast and use suitable padding to protect the spars whilst trailing
Sails
The main and jib should be rolled and stored dry, out of direct sunlight. Dry the
spinnaker, fold it and store in its bag.
When using a new sail for the first time, try to avoid extreme conditions because high
loads on a new sailcloth can diminish the racing life of the sail.
If your sail is stained in any way, try to remove it using normal detergent and warm
water. Do not attempt to launder the sail yourself.
Repairs should be temporarily made using sticky number cloth or sail repair tape and
then returned to the sailmaker for a professional repair. Watch out for wear and tear,
especially around batten pockets and bolt rope.
Replacement sails can be ordered from your dealer, as can a full range of spares
and accessories.
CLASS ASSOCIATION
The UK Class Association is currently linked to the RS class, it is highly active and
well established and could be worth joining.
The Racing Circuit is fast becoming the envy of the dinghy sailing world, with great
competition and a fantastic and friendly social life. Please note that you do have to be
an Association member in order to compete.
The Class Association also produces regular Newsletters, a Year Book and
organises training events.
You can contact the RS Class Secretary on +44 (0)7041 492130.
The International K6 Association will be centred around the k6class.org website
Please use this site as a point of reference for all your enquires.
http:www.k6class.org
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