4. Pull the halyard at the base of the mast to hoist the jib. When the jib
halyard is pulled all the way up, a wire loop will emerge from the mast.
5. Hook the rig tension to this wire loop (see picture 3.20), then pull the rig
tension on, ensuring that it is in the cleat properly. You should pull
enough tension into the rig so that the shrouds feel firm to the touch.
Picture 3.17 The Jib Tack Picture 3.18 The Top Furling Unit
Picture 3.19 The Head of the Jib Attached Picture 3.20 Connecting the Rig Tension
6. Find the middle of the jib sheet and tie a single overhand knot just to
one side.
7. Pass one end through a hole in the plate on the jib clew and pull the jib
sheet through until the knot is at the jib clew.
8. Tie a single overhand knot on the other side of the jib sheet (see
picture 3.21).
9. Lead one end of the jib sheet along the side of the boat to the jib cleat.
Thread it through the fairlead and through the jib cleat. Repeat with the
other end of the jib sheet. You can either tie a figure-of-eight knot in
each sheet, or tie the two ends together.
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