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3.8 Use of an Outboard Engine
The RS Tera is not designed, equipped, or capable of modification for use with an
outboard engine.
3.9 Towing, Anchoring, Mooring, and Trailing
Towing on the Water
We recommend the following procedure for towing your RS Tera:
• Attach the towing line to the painter, first ensuring that the painter passes through
the bow lifting handle.
• Make sure that the kicking strap and the main sheet are not in the cleat.
• Fully raise or remove the daggerboard.
• While you are being towed, you will need to steer the boat with the tiller.
• In the event of rudder loss, sit as far back in the boat as possible.
Anchoring
The RS Tera can be anchored for short periods of time. The anchor line should be
attached to the painter. We recommend attending an approved sailing course before
attempting to anchor your RS Tera. The sails should be lowered or securely stowed, and
the rudder and centreboard should be raised completely.
WARNING
When you are being towed on the water:
• Never undo the Inglefield Clips on the mainsheet
• Do not allow the boom to pass further than 90 degrees from the boat’s centreline
• Do not allow the rigged mainsail to swing around over the foredeck
• Always undo the sail from the boom clip, and rest the boom in the boat
If you do not observe these points, there is a risk of the mast falling out of the boat in
the event of inversion.
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