RS Feva - Page 54

Round-Mast Furling
This method of reefing is applicable to the RS Feva S mainsail, when sailed
without a jib.
• Detach the clew of the sail from the clew hook.
• Detach the kicking cascade from the mast.
• Using a firm two-handed grip, rotate the mast through three complete turns.
This is normally enough to provide a significant reduction in sail area.
• Re-attach the clew of the mainsail to the clew outhaul hook, and re-tension
the outhaul.
• Re-attach the kicking cascade and tension to suit. The number of turns of the
mast will determine the degree to which you reduce the power in the rig.
Slab Reefing
This method of reefing is applicable to the RS Feva S mainsail, when sailed
with the jib.
• Release the mainsail downhaul line out of the cleat.
• Ease the kicking cascade.
• Ease the main halyard about 7 centimetres.
• Pull the mainsail down until the line of reefing eyes in the sail is level with the
boom.
• Roll up the excess mainsail and tie it to the boom. We recommend using a
loop of elastic attached to a plastic hook.
• Re-apply tension to the main halyard, as required.
• Re-apply tension to the kicking cascade.
• Re-thread the mainsail downhaul line, and cleat it on the mast.
Sailing in strong winds can be great fun, so become familiar with the reefing
systems and get back out there!