RS Quba - Stepping the Mast

14. Lead the end of the downhaul line through the hole in the downhaul cleat, from
top to bottom, and tie a figure-of-eight knot in the end.
Now the mast is ready to be put in the boat, or ‘stepped’.
3.4 Stepping the Mast
The Mast-Gate Pin
The mast-gate pin is already fitted to your RS QUBA. The pin has a Knurled nut on
the bottom to prevent it from falling out.
REMEMBER
If you are rigging the Jib Pack, you need to read Section 3.9 before stepping the
mast.
Downhaul Block
Downhaul Line
Jib Halyard Cleat
Main Halyard Cleat
Downhaul Cleat
Downhaul Line