LDC Racing Saliboats RS FEVA Owner's Manual page 53

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
 Detach the
 Using a firm two-handed grip, rotate the
This is normally enough to provide a significant reduction in sail area.
 Re-attach the
the outhaul.
 Re-attach the
mast will determine the degree to which you reduce the power in the rig.
Slab Reefing
This method of reefing is applicable to the RS Feva S mainsail, when sailed
with the jib.
 Release the
 Ease the
kicking
 Ease the
main halyard
 Pull the
mainsail
boom.
 Roll up the excess
loop of elastic attached to a plastic hook.
 Re-apply tension to the
 Re-apply tension to the
 Re-thread the
Sailing in strong winds can be great fun, so become familiar with the reefing
systems and get back out there!
kicking cascade from the mast.
clew of the mainsail
kicking cascade
mainsail downhaul
cascade.
about 7 centimetres.
down until the line of
mainsail and tie it to the boom. We recommend using a
main
kicking
mainsail downhaul
clew hook.
mast through three complete turns.
to the clew outhaul
and tension to suit. The number of turns of the
line out of the cleat.
reefing eyes
halyard, as required.
cascade.
line, and cleat
hook, and re-tension
in the sail is level with the
it on the mast.