When the gennaker is fully lowered, tidy the sheets and the halyard to keep
the cockpit area clear.
4.7 Reefing
Reefing enables the less-experienced or younger sailor to continue sailing in
stronger winds.
RS Visions built after September 2005 are fitted with a single-line reefing
system. The reefing line is white or red and is located at the aft end of the
boom, next to the outhaul line. Both the outhaul and the reefing line use the
same cleat at the end of the boom. It is not necessary to cleat both of the
ropes at the same time. Please follow the instructions for reefing, ensuring
that the reefing line is threaded the correct way through the mainsail. One
person may reef the mainsail while sailing on a gentle close reach, sails
eased, on a starboard tack.
1. Lead the clew line up the starboard side
of the mainsail leech, pass it through the
top reefing eye. Lace the reefing line
through the remaining reefing eyes, tie a
knot in the end and slot this into the track
on the boom.
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