Picture 5.2 Dropping the Gennaker
When the gennaker is fully lowered, tidy the sheets and the halyard to keep the
cockpit area clear.
5.7 Reefing
Reefing reduces the sail area, and is an effective and essential way to continue
sailing in winds that would otherwise keep the less experienced or younger sailors
ashore. There are two ways to reef a RS Feva S mainsail:
HINT
The gennaker can “bunch up” when entering the chute. This can be minimised by
keeping some tension on the gennaker sheet, preventing the clew from being sucked
into the chute with the main body of the gennaker.
HINT
The jib is very effective in strong winds because the majority of its area is
low down so it helps with balance. Try slab reefing first – it’s more fun for
the crew!
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