WESTERLY Konsort 29 - Sails and Rigging

Sacrif!cial
Anodes
These
must be checked
annually.
lf the
yacht
is not lifted
and
winterised the anode can
be
checked
by
hand from a
dinghy.
lf this is not
possible,
allowing
the
yacht
to
'dry
out'
on soft
mud will enable
it to be checked between
tides.
See
Hull
section
for fufther information.
Antifouling
This
should be checked
annually.
lf the
yacht
is not
lifted,
allow
the
yacht
to 'dry
out' on
soft mud between
tides to
provide
an opportunity
for
inspection.
SAILS
AND RIGGING
Rigging
checks and adjustments
are detailed
in
the
Sails
and
Rigging
section.
Sails
Sails should be checked
regularly during
the
season
for the
following:
1
Chaffing
(Mainly
at spreaders and on
foot of
large
sails).
2 Tears
at batten
pockets
and all attachment
points,
Tack,
Clew,
Head, Hails
and
Reefing
Gringles.
3 Other damage.
Ropes
All ropes
should be checked
regularly
during
the
season
for
the following:
1 Damage to whipping
or
heat
shrink sleeves.
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