Between the mast and the boom, the mainsail is the basis of your multihull’s sail wardrobe. It is used on all points of sailing, coupled with the genoa, or a downwind sail with a greater area. In harbor and at anchor, the sailcloth is protected from UV in its cover. But today, we are sailing: it’s time to learn how to set it quickly and well...
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Publié le
16/12/2016
Par
Emmanuel van Deth
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141
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1) Take in the mainsheet to stop the boom moving, but without excessive tension. 2) Center the mainsheet traveler, so that the boom is easily accessible from the bimini. 3) Open the lazy bag, without forgetting any possible Velcro at the end of the boom, and the tapes around the mast. 4) Check that the topping lift and lazy jack tensions are correct – too tight and the sail's profile will be spoilt and the leech will be too open. 5) If it hasn’t been done, attach the halyard to the sail’s headboard – shackle or bowline. If your sail has a square head, fit it on the first slider. 6) Free the ma…
