Sails:

(This text is from Ops Notes 2012)

 

A Mainsail, Genoa, Working Jib, Storm Jib and Cruising Chute make up the sail wardrobe.

 

Mainsail & Sailspar In-mast reefing

(New mainsail fitted in 2020: Details to follow)

Fitted 1997/98. Gowan Sail. The sheet and block are stowed in the cockpit locker. When sailing, avoid crewmembers sitting within the track of the mainsheet traveller, as they can become trapped when tacking. When not under sail, avoid over tightening of the preventers as they could strain the gas strut and/or will act as a fulcrum if the boom is then hauled tight by the topping lift. This will strain and has previously ruptured the fixings on the boom’s mast fitting.

 

Headsail & Roller Sailspar Reefing:

(New Headsail fitted in 2020. Details to follow)

Fitted 1997/98 – Gowan Sail. The sail must be raised to the masthead and be furled clockwise so as to expose the sacrificial strip, which is sewn  on the port side of the sail (as is the leech line jammer cover). To enable exposure of the sacrificial strip on the fully furled sail, you must haul the  lower section of the continuous furling line.

Always furl and unfurl the Main and Headsail head to wind.

The reefing gypsy of the main and headsail requires regular hosing with water to remove any foreign bodies.

Halyard wrap.

If any unused halyard is shackled forward of the  mast it will become wrapped around the Headsail when furling.

 

Cruising Chute:

Successful operation of the cruising chute requires the following procedures:

Feed the tack through the bow shackle and attach to a bow cleat.

The sail and sheet are rigged with everything “outboard”.

Hoist and deploy by lowering the snuffer.

Even in light airs the chute develops too much power for hand hauling the sheets.... winches must be used.

Snuff the sail before tacking.

Lower the snuffed sail direct into the sail bag and pack with care so that the next deployment is straightforward.

Shackles and Blocks for the Cruising chute are usually stowed in the boson’s locker.  

The cruising chute is designed for light airs and is best hoisted and lowered through the fore-hatch. Under sail, the sheets will snag the fore-hatch if it is not closed.

 

Storm Jib:

Rig a temporary baby stay in a yoke arrangement passing through both bow mooring cleats using the uppermost (second) fore halyard in board of the forestay. Do not use the cruising chute halyard which has only light weight shackle and block at the very top of masthead which is above and outboard of the forestay.  Secure the tack of the jib by a yoke to the bow mooring cleats and remove the Genoa sheets. Re-rig the sheets to the clew of the storm jib passing outboard of the shrouds and pass through the cars in their most forward position.  Lash the clew of the Genoa in a tight wrap to prevent the sail unfurling.  Hoist the jib using the lower and innermost (third) fore halyard.  With wind forward of the beam then an edge of mainsail will be required to provide a balanced sail plan or heave too.