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LDC Racing Saliboats RS FEVA Owner's Manual

Summary of RS FEVA

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    Owner‟s manual version 3.

  • Page 2: Contents

    Contents 1. Introduction 2. Ec conformity and identification 3. Safety information 3.1 design category 3.2 loading 3.3 safety equipment 3.4 capsize recovery 3.5 air tank 3.6 man overboard prevention and recovery 3.7 use of an outboard engine 3.8 towing, anchoring, mooring, and trailing 4. Commission...

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    5.6 using the gennaker 5.7 reefing 6. Maintenance 6.1 boat care 6.2 foil care 6.3 spar care 6.4 sail care 6.5 fixtures & fittings 7. Warranty 8. Glossary 9. Appendix 9.1 useful websites & recommended reading 9.2 basic rs feva tuning guide 9.3 rs feva gennaker pole system 9.4 rs feva life cycle 9.5 t...

  • Page 4: 1.  Introduction

    1. Introduction congratulations on the purchase of your new rs feva and thank you for choosing an rs product. We are confident that you will have many hours of great sailing and racing in this truly excellent design. The rs feva is an exciting boat to sail and offers fantastic performance. This manu...

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    2. Ec conformity and identification the rs feva complies with the eu directive for recreational craft (rcd) which sets safety requirements for recreational boats sold in europe. Each rs feva carries the ce mark to indicate this compliance. The ce mark is on the builder‟s plate in the cockpit . The b...

  • Page 6: Directive 2003/44/ce

    Ec declaration of conformity to directive 2003/44/ce i declare that the craft described as: rs feva conforms to eu recreational craft directive 2003/44/ec annex 1 – sections 3.2 & 3.3 and annex 6 – module a module a – internal production control – self-assessment iso standards bs en iso 10087, 12217...

  • Page 7: Rs Feva Technical Data

    Rs feva technical data length overall (loa): 3.64 m 12‟0” beam : 1.42 m 4‟ 8” hull weight: 68 kg 136 lb reefing mainsail : 5.5 m² 57sq ft 3 batten mainsail : 6.5 m² 68sq ft jib : 2.1 m² 22sq ft gennaker : 7.0 m² 73sq ft.

  • Page 8: 3. Safety Information

    3. Safety information before attempting to operate the boat, ensure that you have the appropriate experience to handle the boat safely in the anticipated sea and wind conditions ensure that all the crew have sufficient boating experience and are familiar with emergency procedures, capsize recovery ,...

  • Page 9: 3.1 Design Category

    3.1 design category the rs feva is a design category c boat. A design category c boat may be sailed in: design category: c – „inshore‟ description of use: designed for voyages in coastal waters, large bays, estuaries, lakes, and rivers. Wind force: up to and including beaufort force 6. Significant w...

  • Page 10: 3.2 Loading

    3.2 loading the rs feva is designed to be sailed by no more than three people. However, it is recommended that you do not exceed the maximum loading of 225 kg, including any equipment added to the basic rigged boat, e.G. An anchor. To enable the boat to be righted safely, the minimum recommended cre...

  • Page 11: 3.4  Capsize Recovery

    3.4 capsize recovery like all small sailing dinghies, the rs feva may capsize when sailing. A „capsize warning‟ symbol (the upside-down boat) is shown on the builder‟s plate to warn of this possibility. The rs feva is designed to recover quickly from a capsize, or inversion , and continue to sail wi...

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    Closer to the water using the side safety line , and then grab the toe strap to pull yourself in. It is best to do this over the windward side of the boat, to avoid another capsize . Alternatively, if the boat is pointing into the wind , you can go around to the transom and climb in there. Once you ...

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    Hold for one hand, stretch out with the other hand and grab the daggerboard . When you have a firm grip on the daggerboard , pull yourself onto the hull , and kneel or stand as close to the edge as possible without slipping off. Keeping hold of the daggerboard , lean back and the boat will slowly re...

  • Page 14: 3.5  Air Tank

    3.5 air tank the rs feva is equipped with a sealed buoyancy compartment , in case of capsize or swamping. The buoyancy compartment is formed by the hull and deck mouldings and consequently the following points should be noted: occasionally, a small amount of water will get into the buoyancy compartm...

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    3.6 man overboard prevention and recovery working deck the working deck of the rs feva, which is intended to be occupied when the boat is afloat, is the area covered with a non-slip coating. This area includes: the entire cockpit floor, including the kick-blocks and the daggerboard case , from the a...

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    With the help of the person on board, the crew should board the boat via the windward gunwhale , or over the transom using the toe strap to help to pull themselves in. Top tip if you attend an approved sailing instruction course, you will learn how to recover a man overboard quickly and effectively....

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    3.8 towing, anchoring, mooring, and trailing towing on the water we recommend the following procedure for towing your rs feva: feva s secure the towing line around the mast , as low down to the mast gate as possible. If the mast has failed, then the towing line can be tied to the lifting handle at t...

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    Mooring the rs feva can be moored on a buoy or on a pontoon for short periods. When mooring on a buoy , ensure that the mooring line is securely fastened to the forward lifting handle (feva s), or around the tack bar (feva xl). When mooring along side a pontoon , a mooring line can be attached to ei...

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    Always ensure that the roof rack is firmly fixed to the car, in accordance with the roof-rack manufacturers fitting instructions, and check that the maximum roof load limit for the car is greater than the combined weight of the roof rack, rs feva hull , spars , sail , and anything else carried on th...

  • Page 20: 4.  Commissioning

    4. Commissioning 4.1 preparation your rs feva comes complete with all the components necessary to take the boat sailing. In order to commission it, you will need the following tools: pliers, or a shackle key pvc el ectrician‟s tape you may require other tools later, should you wish to make any setti...

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    1 x boom 1 x rudder 1 x rudder stock 1 x tiller extension 1 x daggerboard 1 x main sail (s reefing mainsail or xl 3-batten mainsail) 1 x rope pack – consisting of: o 1 x mainsheet o 1 x outhaul o 1 x outhaul elastic shockcord o 1 x main halyard and inglefield clip o 1 x kicking cascade o 1 x rudder ...

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    Picture 4.1 rs feva equipment picture 4.2 rs feva rope pack tack bar chute launching trolley mainsail mast lower section rope pack rudder stock rudder tiller extension daggerboard boom mast top section buoyancy compartment side safety line stern lifting handle toe straps mainsheet centre block dagge...

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    Jib pack the jib pack is provided as standard with the rs feva xl, and is an additional option with the rs feva s. The pack contains: 1 x feva jib 2 x feva shrouds 1 x shroud shackle 1 x jib halyard block 1 x stainless steel flat shackle 1 x jib rope pack – containing: o 1 x jib halyard o 1 x jib sh...

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    Genneker pack the gennaker pack is provided as standard with the rs feva xl, and is an additional option with the rs feva s. The pack contains: 1 x rs feva gennaker 1 x gennaker halyard block with shackle 1 x gennaker sheet picture 4.4 rs feva gennaker pack genneker sheet genneker halyard block genn...

  • Page 25: 4.3 Rigging The Mast

    4.3 rigging the mast to complete this section, you will need: the mast top section the mast lower section the main halyard 1) place the mast top section and mast lower section on the ground, in line with each other. 2) slide the inner sleeve of the mast top section into the end of the mast lower sec...

  • Page 26: 4.4 Stepping The Mast

    4) uncoil the main halyard 5) thread one end through the bullseye at the top of the mast (see picture 4.7). 6) run both ends of the main halyard to the bottom of the mast and tie in place (this prevents them from disappearing back up the mast!). Picture 4.7 threading the main halyard now the mast is...

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    Pin open 90° pin closed picture 4.8 the mast-gate pin to open the mast-gate pin , reverse the closing procedure. The mast-gate pin must be in the open position to be able to remove it from the hole. Stepping the mast 1) remove the mast gate pin from the hole and open the mast gate (see picture 4.9)....

  • Page 28: 4.5 Rigging The Boom

    Picture 4.10 the mast foot in the mast well picture 4.11 the mast up with the mast gate closed 4.5 rigging the boom to rig the boom , you will need: the boom the outhaul the outhaul elastic the kicking cascade.

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    The kicker boom strop 1) take one end of the outhaul and tie it to the metal eye at the end of the boom , using a knot on knot (see picture 4.12). 2) lead the outhaul around the mainsail clew hook and back through the metal eye, making sure that the tail comes out on the left-hand side of the boom (...

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    Picture 4.13 the front end of the boom and the gooseneck 7) take the kicker boom strop and tie a figure-of-eight knot in one end. 8) thread the other end through the small metal eyelet on the top of the boom , about 50 cm from the front end. 9) thread the end through the metal loop on the top block ...

  • Page 31: 4.6 The Daggerboard

    4.6 the daggerboard to complete this section, you will need: the daggerboard the daggerboard handle daggerboard retaining elastic daggerboard retaining clip 1) tie a figure-of-eight knot in one end of the daggerboard handle. 2) thread the other end through one of the holes in the top of the daggerbo...

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    The rudder stock the rudder downhaul and block 1) undo the plastic wing nut on the rudder stock and remove the bolt. 2) slide the rudder into the stock , making sure that you feed the rope over the small roller fitted in the stock , and out under the tiller (see picture 4.16) picture 4.16 rigging th...

  • Page 33: 4.8 Hoisting The Mainsail

    Picture 4.17 the rudder fitted in the stock picture 4.18 the rudder downhaul 4.8 hoisting the mainsail to complete this section, you will need: the mainsail (either the feva s reefing mainsail, or the feva xl 3-batten mainsail) the inglefield clip the mainsheet 1) take the mainsheet and thread one e...

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    Towards the back of the boat. 3) thread the mainsheet through the webbing strap (with the outhaul ), and through the block at the back end of the boom . 4) thread the mainsheet through the block on the mainsheet bridle . Lead the mainsheet back up to the end of the boom , and thread it through the m...

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    Tie a figure-of-eight knot here to keep the clip in place. 16) finally, coil up the halyard and stow it in the halyard bag. Picture 4.20 rs feva halyard bag 17) push the gooseneck onto the gooseneck mast collar . 18) hook the clew of the sail onto the hook at the end of the boom (see picture 4.21). ...

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    The port -hand side of the mast . 21) pass the end of the downhaul through the bottom eyelet in the tack of the mainsail (the cunningham), and through the cleat on the starboard side of the mast (see picture 4.22). Picture 4.22 the downhaul 22) now connect the cleat on the kicking cascade to the hoo...

  • Page 37: 4.9 Rigging The Jib

    4.9 rigging the jib to complete this section, you will need: 1 x feva jib 2 x feva shrouds 1 x shroud shackle 1 x jib halyard block 1 x jib rope pack – containing: o 1 x jib halyard o 1 x jib sheet o 1 x jib halyard block tie before stepping the mast you will need to: 1) hook the eyelets at the end ...

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    8) thread the jib halyard through the jib halyard block , and make sure that both ends of the jib halyard are secure at the bottom of the mast . Picture 4.24 fixing the shrouds picture 4.25 rigging the jib halyard block shrouds shroud shackle jib halyard block tie jib halyard block tie jib halyard b...

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    Now step the mast, following the instructions in section 4.4 – stepping the mast. Once the mast is stepped in the boat, you can attach the shrouds to the shroud adjuster plates . A good setting to start with is with the pins in the third hole down on the shroud adjuster plate . To rig the jib: 1) un...

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    4) pull the rope taut, and tie it off using two or three half hitches . 5) tie one end of the jib halyard onto the loop of rope sewn into the head of the jib , using a knot on knot . Note: instead of a rope loop, the rs feva race jib has a metal eye at the head . Tie the jib halyard to this in the s...

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    Or find the centre of the jib sheet by folding it in half. Take the flat stainless-steel shackle from the jib pack, and attach the jib sheet to it. Attach the shackle to the jib clew plate . 8) take one of the jib sheet ends and pass it through the bullseye and jib cleat , mounted just inboard of th...

  • Page 42: 4.10 Rigging The Gennaker

    4.10 rigging the gennaker to complete this section, you will need: 1 x rs feva gennaker 1 x gennaker halyard block and shackle 1 x gennaker sheet 1 x gennaker downhaul bobble before stepping the mast, you will need to : 1) shackle the gennaker halyard block to the uppermost metal ring on the front f...

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    Picture 4.29 the gennaker halyard block now step the mast, following the instructions in section 4.4 – stepping the mast to rig the gennaker: 1) unroll the gennaker . 2) take the tack line that emerges from the end of the bowsprit and tie it to the tack of the gennaker , using a bowline (see picture...

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    Untie the gennaker downhaul line , taking care not to let go of it, as it will disappear up the gennaker chute ! 5) with the gennaker on the port -hand side of the boat, pass the end of the gennaker downhaul through the small eyelet in the centre of the gennaker , from the inside to outside (see pic...

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    Picture 4.32 the gennaker downhaul line 7) find the middle of the gennaker sheet and double it over to form a loop. 8) pass this loop through the eyelet at the clew of the gennaker . 9) pass the tails of the gennaker sheet through the loop and pull it tight (see picture 4.33). 10) with the gennaker ...

  • Page 46: 4.11 Completion

    4.11 completion now you are almost ready to go feva sailing. All that is left to do is: fit the rudder to the back of the boat tidy the halyards away check that all knots and shackles are tied securely 1) to fit the rudder , simply line up the pins with the fitting on the back of the boat and push d...

  • Page 47: 5. Sailing Hints

    5. Sailing hints 5.1 introduction the rs feva is a very rewarding boat to sail – to fully appreciate its handling, you should be comfortable with the basic techniques of sailing small boats. If you lack confidence or feel that a refresher is in order, there are many approved sailing schools which us...

  • Page 48: 5.3 Leaving The Beach

    5.3 leaving the beach the easiest way to get going is for the helm to hop aboard while the crew holds the boat. The helm should put a little daggerboard down, with the shockcord with the plastic-tubing cover pulled forward, then move back to his normal position, and pull gently on the rudder downhau...

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    Top tip as a general rule, sit further forward in lighter winds and further aft in stronger breezes. 5.4 sailing close-hauled and tacking when sailing close-hauled , or as close as possible to the wind, it is important to get the boom as near as possible to the centreline , especially when sailing t...

  • Page 50: 5.6 Using The Gennaker

    5.5 sailing downwind and gybing when sailing downwind , both sails should be let out as far as possible. Single- handed sailors should adopt a relaxing, reclined pose astride the thwart area, leaning back against the side deck. To gybe , pull the tiller towards you and, as the boat starts to turn, s...

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    Picture 5.1 hoisting the gennaker the gennaker halyard pulls the bowsprit out at the same time – when the gennaker is hoisted, you are ready to go. The crew , or the helm if sailing singlehanded , should now pull gently on the leeward gennaker sheet until the gennaker has filled. Gennakers may be ef...

  • Page 52: 5.7 Reefing

    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 younge...

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    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 enoug...

  • Page 54: 6.  Maintenance

    6. Maintenance 6.1 boat care the rs feva is made using comptec pe3, a three-layer polyethylene construction. This is stiff and light, but will dent if subjected to point loading. The boat should be supported ashore on an approved rs trolley , as the hull may distort if not supported properly. For lo...

  • Page 55: 6.2 Foil Care

    Hull damage falls into three categories: serious – large hole, split, crack, or worse. Don‟t be too distressed! Get the remnants back to rs racing – most problems can be repaired. Medium – small hole or split. If this occurs during an event, sailing can often be continued as long as leaking can be p...

  • Page 56: 6.3 Spar Care

    If you are going to trail your boat frequently, you may wish to invest in some rs racing padded rudder bags. These will protect your rs feva from any damage caused by the foils. 6.3 spar care the mast and boom are aluminium. Wash with fresh water as often as possible, both inside and out. Check all ...

  • Page 57: 7.  Warranty

    7. Warranty 1. This warranty is given in addition to all rights given by statute or otherwise. 2. Ldc racing sailboats warrants all boats and component parts manufactured by it to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and circumstances, and the exercise of prudent seaman...

  • Page 58: 8. Glossary

    8. Glossary a aft at the back anchor line rope that attaches the anchor to the boat astern behind the boat asymmetric spinnaker flown from a retractable pole at the bow b back to „back the sail‟; allowing the wind to fill the back of the sail bailer a bucket or other container used for bailing water...

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    Bowsprit the pole that protrudes from the front of the hull, to which the gennaker is attached. Builder‟s plate plate that contains build information bung a stopper for the drain hole buoy floating object attached to the bottom of the sea – used variously for navigation, mooring, and to mark out a r...

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    Crew helps the helmsman to sail the boat, and usually handles the jib sheets d dacron a brand of polyester sailcloth that is wrinkle-resistant and strong daggerboard the foil that sits below the hull to counteract the sideways push of the wind, and to create forward motion daggerboard case the casin...

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    G gennaker a sail that is a cross between a genoa and a spinnaker, hoisted when sailing downwind gennaker downhaul the rope used to pull the gennaker down gennaker halyard the rope used to pull the gennaker up gooseneck the „jaws‟ of the boom that clip onto the mast gooseneck mast collar a collar on...

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    I inglefield clip a hook-shaped clip which attaches to an identical hook-shaped clip „into the wind‟ to point the bow in the direction that the wind is blowing from, causing the sails to flap inversion a capsize where the boat turns upside down, or „turtles‟ j jammer another word for a cleat jib the...

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    Latitude imaginary lines running parallel round the globe from east to west. They help you measure position and distance on a chart. Leech the back edge of the sail leeward the part of the boat furthest away from the direction in which the wind is blowing leverage the result of using crew weight as ...

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    Mast gate the fitting that, when shut, holds the mast in place mast-gate pin the pin that holds the mast gate shut mast track the raised plastic groove that runs up the back of the mast, into which the luff of the mainsail is fed mast well the „well‟ in the hull in which the mast sits, sometimes ref...

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    P painter the rope at the bow used to tie the boat to a fixed object pontoon a floating jetty to moor your boat to port the left-hand side of the boat, when facing forwards r rs dealer a third-party who sells the rs range reach sailing with the wind on the side of the boat: beam reach: point of sail...

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    Run to „run with the wind‟, or to sail in the direction that the wind is blowing s safety-boat cover support boats, usually ribs, in case of emergency sail an area of material attached to the boat that uses the wind to create forward motion sailmaker a manufacturer of sails sail number the unique nu...

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    Stern the back of the boat stern lifting handles the handles at the stern, used for lifting the boat t tack a) to change direction by turning the bow of the boat through the wind b) the bottom front corner of a sail tack bar the metal bar that is situated at the front of the boat, onto which the tac...

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    U „under weigh‟ a term derived from the act of „weighing‟ anchor, meaning to be in motion upwind to sail against the direction in which the wind is blowing, sometim es called a „beat‟ or „beating against the wind‟ w wetsuit neoprene sailing suit designed to keep you warm when wet windward the part o...

  • Page 69: 9. Appendix

    9. Appendix 9.1 useful websites & recommended reading rya go sailing: activity book for young sailors. Isbn 1-905104-36-7 rya go sailing: a practical handbook for young people. Isbn 9-781905-10-7 rya advanced sailing handbook. Isbn 1-905104-05-07 rya national sailing scheme syllabus and logbook isbn...

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    9.2 basic rs feva tuning guide the rs feva has been designed to provide optimum performance with minimum „tweaking‟. Follow this basic tuning guide to ensure that you are getting the best from your boat. If you would like a more indepth tuning guide, or to chat to fellow feva sailors, follow th e li...

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    9.3 rs feva gennaker pole system your rs feva will arrive with the gennaker pole system in place, and this does not need to be de-rigged. In the event that you need to re-rig the gennaker pole, please refer to the following diagram. Spinnaker halyard coming down through the foredeck and around the t...

  • Page 72: 9.4 Rs Feva Life Cycle

    9.4 rs feva life cycle did you know that you can recycle your rs feva? The polyethylene hull is manufactured using a process called rotomoulding, which involves placing high-quality polymer powder into a metal mould. The mould is simultaneously rotated and heated so that the powder adheres to the in...

  • Page 73: 9.5 Three Essential Knots

    9.5 three essential knots bowline the bowline is a reliable knot used for tying a loop in rope. It is extremely strong when under load, and unties easily once free of load. Some people use the rhyme “the rabbit comes out of the hole, round the tree, and back down the hole” as a way of remembering ho...

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    Pass the tail around the standing rope thread the tail back through the loop, and tighten knot-on-knot a „knot-on-knot‟ is useful for tying the end of a rope to a sail or a fitting, and is particularly reliable due to the manner in which the rope binds upon itself. Tie a single overhand knot in the ...

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    Figure-of-eight the „figure-of-eight‟ knot is used as a stopper knot, preventing ropes from slipping through fittings. Like the bowline, the „figure-of-eight‟ knot unties easily once free of load. Make a loop in the end of the rope lead the tail underneath the standing end of the rope lead the tail ...

  • Page 76: 9.6 Rs Feva Logbook

    9.6 rs feva logbook date helm experience (hours) crew experience (hours) sailing activity max. Wind speed location 21/7/07 3 3 club racing f3 bexhill sc.

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    Date helm experience (hours) crew experience (hours) sailing activity max. Wind speed location.

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    Date helm experience (hours) crew experience (hours) sailing activity max. Wind speed location.

  • Page 79: Notes

    Notes.

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    Rs racing by ldc racing sailboats trafalgar close, chandlers ford, eastleigh, hants so53 4bw telephone: 044 (0)23 8027 4500 fax: 044 (0)23 8027 4800 e-mail: info@rssailing.Com web: www,rssailing.Com.