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  • Page 1       OWNER’S MANUAL Version 2        ...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS INTRODUCTION EC CONFORMITY AND IDENTIFICATION SAFETY INFORMATION Design Category Loading Safety Equipment Capsize Recovery Air Tank Man Overboard Prevention and Recovery Use of an Outboard Engine Towing, Anchoring, Mooring, and Trailing COMMISSIONING Preparation Unpacking Rigging the Mast Stepping the Mast Rigging the Boom The Daggerboard The Rudder...
  • Page 3 Spar Care Sail Care Fixtures & Fittings WARRANTY GLOSSARY APPENDIX Useful Websites & Recommended Reading Basic RS Feva Tuning Guide RS Feva Gennaker Pole System RS Feva Life Cycle Three Essential Knots RS Feva Logbook All terms highlighted in blue throughout the Manual can be found in the Glossary of Terms.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    RS Feva, in a safe manner. It contains details of the craft, the equipment supplied or fitted, its systems, and information on its safe operation and maintenance. Please read this manual carefully and be sure that you understand its contents before using your RS Feva.

  • Page 5: Ec Conformity And Identification

    Compliance with the EU Directive for Recreational Craft (RCD) is also demonstrated by the EC Declaration of Conformity in this manual (see page 6). A RS Feva dinghy can be identified by the Craft Identification Number, which is a unique serial number on the...
  • Page 6 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...
  • Page 7 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 Batten Mainsail: 6.5 m² 68sq ft Jib: 2.1 m² 22sq ft Gennaker: 7.0 m²...

  • Page 8: 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, and...

  • Page 9: Design Category

    3.1 Design Category The RS Feva is a Design Category C boat. A Design Category C boat may be sailed • Design Category: C – ‘inshore’ • Description of Use: Designed for voyages in coastal waters, large bays, estuaries, lakes, and rivers.

  • Page 10: Loading

    Ensure that the combined weight of all persons on board, plus any added items, does not exceed 225 kg. 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.

  • Page 11: Capsize Recovery

    (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 without the need for bailing. The recommended technique for capsize recovery is described below.
  • Page 12 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...
  • Page 13 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 return to floating on its side.

  • Page 14: Air Tank

    It is against class rules to add any fittings, although you may have to replace fittings from time to time. Ensure that all fastenings are resealed properly using an appropriate sealant. If in any doubt, contact RS Racing for details.

  • Page 15: Man Overboard Prevention And Recovery

    Crew Overboard Recovery The RS Feva is designed to be sailed by up to three people. However, it can be sailed single-handed. If sailing alone, it is recommended that you ensure adequate safety cover is in attendance before launching.

  • Page 16: Use Of An Outboard Engine

    If you attend an approved sailing instruction course, you will learn how to recover a man overboard quickly and effectively. Please see www.rya.org.uk for a list of recommended institutions. 3.7 Use of an Outboard Engine The RS Feva is not designed, equipped, or capable of modification for use with an outboard engine.

  • Page 17: Towing, Anchoring, Mooring, And Trailing

    REMEMBER An anchor is a heavy piece of equipment. You must ensure that you are not overloading your RS Feva, and that the anchor is securely stowed when not in use to prevent damage to the boat or the crew!
  • Page 18 Use padding material where any straps touch the deck. The RS Feva is designed to be transported easily on the roof of most cars. If you are planning to transport your RS Feva on the roof of your car, we recommend the use of the RS Feva Folding Launching Trolley, as the combination of the hull and the RS Feva Standard Launching Trolley may exceed the manufacturer’s weight limit for the...
  • Page 19 RS Feva hull, spars, sail, and anything else carried on the roof. Allow 70kg for the RS Feva hull, spars and sail.

  • Page 20: Commissioning

    4.2 Unpacking Having unpacked your RS Feva, you should check that you have all of the items listed below before throwing away any of the packing, as there may be some small items still wrapped: •...
  • Page 21 Halyard Case Centre Block Adjuster Plate Buoyancy Compartment Tack Bar Chute Stern Lifting Handle Launching Trolley Side Safety Line Mainsail Mast Top Section Rope Pack Mast Lower Boom Rudder Daggerboard Tiller Extension Section Rudder Stock Picture 4.1 RS Feva Equipment...
  • Page 22 Block Tie Sheet Picture 4.2 RS Feva Rope Pack 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 •...
  • Page 23 Jib Halyard Block Picture 4.3 RS Feva Jib Pack 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 •...

  • Page 24: Rigging The Mast

    Gennaker Genneker Sheet Genneker Halyard Block Picture 4.4 RS Feva Gennaker Pack 4.3 Rigging the Mast If you have the and/or Genneker Pack, please refer to Section 4.9 Rigging the Jib, and Section 4.10 Rigging the Gennaker before stepping the mast in the boat.
  • Page 25 section (see picture 4.5). 3) Push the two mast sections together (see picture 4.6). The angle of the join should ensure that the mast track on the two sections aligns. Picture 4.5 Joining the Mast Picture 4.6 A Joined Mast 4) Uncoil the main halyard 5) Thread one end through the bullseye at the top of the mast (see picture 4.7).

  • Page 26: Stepping The Mast

    4.4 Stepping the Mast The Mast-Gate Pin mast-gate pin is already fitted to your Feva. The pin has a small locking mechanism on the bottom to prevent it from falling out. To close the mechanism (see picture 4.8): 1) Push the small tang round 90º to the pin...
  • Page 27 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...

  • Page 28: 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 •...
  • Page 29 • 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...
  • Page 30 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.

  • Page 31: The Daggerboard

    4.6 The Daggerboard To complete this section, you will need: • The daggerboard • The daggerboard handle 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 daggerboard. 3) Thread the end through the other hole in the top of the daggerboard, making sure to thread it through in the same direction as the original hole (see picture 4.15).
  • Page 32 small roller fitted in the stock, and out under the tiller (see picture 4.16) Rudder Small Roller Rudder Stock Rope Picture 4.16 Rigging the Rudder 3) Line up the hole in the top of the rudder with the hole in the rudder stock.

  • Page 33: Hoisting The Mainsail

    Downhaul 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...
  • Page 34 • Take the block that is attached to the bridle and, pulling it forwards, line it up with the centreline of the boat. Adjust the bridle as necessary. Picture 4.19 RS Feva 1:1 Mainsheet 5) Unroll the mainsail. 6) Take the end of the...
  • Page 35 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...
  • Page 36 Mainsail Clew Hook Outhaul Elastic Outhaul Picture 4.21 The Mainsail Clew Hook 19) Take the downhaul rope and tie a large figure-of-eight knot in one end. 20) Thread the other end of the downhaul up through the gooseneck mast collar, on the port-hand side of the mast.

  • Page 37: Rigging The Jib

    If you are not fitting the jib or the gennaker, move straight on to Section 4.11 – Completion. 4.9 Rigging the Jib To complete this section, you will need: • 1 x Feva • 2 x Feva shrouds • 1 x shroud shackle •...
  • Page 38 o 1 x jib sheet o 1 x jib halyard block Before stepping the mast you will need to: 1) Hook the eyelets at the end of the shrouds onto the shroud shackle. 2) Attach the shroud shackle to the lower of the two metal rings on the front face of mast (see picture 4.24).
  • Page 39 Shroud Shackle Shrouds Jib Halyard Block Tie Picture 4.24 Fixing the Shrouds Jib Halyard Block Tie Jib Halyard Block Jib Halyard Picture 4.25 Rigging the Jib Halyard Block 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...
  • Page 40 HINT mast on the RS Feva is supported at deck level by the mast gate and the foredeck. The shrouds are fitted to stop the mast from bending when tension is applied to the halyard, hence making the work better.
  • Page 41 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 same way. 6) Pull the...
  • Page 42 • 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 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 cleat,...

  • Page 43: Rigging The Gennaker

    Should the halyard be accidentally pulled through, please refer to Appendix 9.3 RS Feva Gennaker Pole System to re-rig. Before stepping the mast, you will need to 1) Shackle the gennaker halyard block to the uppermost metal ring on the front face...
  • Page 44 Picture 4.29 The Gennaker Halyard Block Now step the mast, following the instructions in Section 4.4 – Stepping the Mast TOP TIP Make sure that the gennaker halyard and the downhaul line are on opposite sides of the mast. To rig the gennaker: 1) Unroll the gennaker.
  • Page 45 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 picture 4.31).
  • Page 46 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).

  • Page 47: 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...

  • Page 48: 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 use the RS Feva.

  • Page 49: 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 downhaul to lower some of the...

  • Page 50: Sailing Close-Hauled And Tacking

    5.4 Sailing Close-Hauled and Tacking When sailing close-hauled, or as close as possible to the wind, it is important to get boom as near as possible to the centreline, especially when sailing the RS Feva XL with the mainsail and jib. The...

  • Page 51: Sailing Downwind And Gybing

    If the boat slows right down and feels lifeless when close-hauled, you could be sailing too close to the wind. Ease the mainsheet ‘bear off’ away from the wind for a while to get the boat going again. 5.5 Sailing Downwind and Gybing When sailing downwind, both sails should be let out as far as possible.
  • Page 52 Picture 5.1 Hoisting the Gennaker 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...

  • Page 53: Reefing

    There are two ways to reef a RS Feva S mainsail: HINT The jib is very effective in strong winds because the majority of its area is low down so it helps with balance.
  • Page 54 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.

  • Page 55: Maintenance

    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...

  • Page 56: Foil Care

    RS Racing staff; however, the repair will never be invisible, due to the nature of the material. The joy of owning an RS Feva is that it is very hard wearing, and any dents and scratches it receives will not affect the structural integrity of the hull.

  • Page 57: 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 mast boom are aluminium. Wash with fresh water as often as possible, both inside and out.

  • Page 58: Warranty

    WARRANTY This warranty is given in addition to all rights given by statute or otherwise. 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 seamanship, for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of commissioning by the original owner.

  • Page 59: Glossary

    8. GLOSSARY 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 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...
  • Page 60 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 race course Buoyancy Aid...
  • Page 61 Crew Helps the helmsman to sail the boat, and usually handles the jib sheets 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 casing in the hull through which the daggerboard is...
  • Page 62 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 the mast, on which the gooseneck sits Gunwhale The top edge of the hull, that you sit on when leaning out...
  • Page 63 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’...
  • Page 64 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 a ‘lever’...
  • Page 65 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’...
  • Page 66 Port The left-hand side of the boat, when facing forwards 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 sailing in which the wind is...
  • Page 67 To ‘run with the wind’, or to sail in the direction that the wind is blowing 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...
  • Page 68 Stern The back of the boat Stern Lifting Handles The handles at the stern, used for lifting the boat 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 tack of the jib is attached...
  • Page 69 ‘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, sometimes called a ‘beat’ or ‘beating against the wind’ Wetsuit Neoprene sailing suit designed to keep you warm when wet Windward The part of the boat closest to the direction in which the...

  • Page 70: Appendix

    RYA National Sailing Scheme Syllabus and Logbook ISBN 0-901501-45 RYA Start Sailing Beginner’s Handbook ISBN 0-901501-82-4 Royal Yachting Association www.rya.org.uk RNLI – for help and advice about safety at sea – www.rnli.org.uk RS Class Association and Manufacturers: www.rs-association.com www.rssailing.com www.ldcracingsailboats.co.uk...

  • Page 71: Basic Rs Feva Tuning Guide

    ‘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 the links to the RS Feva Owner’s Club from the RS Class Association website –...

  • Page 72: Rs Feva Gennaker Pole System

    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.

  • Page 73: Rs Feva Life Cycle

        When your Feva has reached the end of its life, it can be sent back to the manufacturers where it is ‘chipped’ into small pieces. These pieces are used in place of the polymer powder in the rotomoulding process to manufacture products that do not require a high grade of polyethylene.

  • Page 74: 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 how to tie a bowline.
  • Page 75 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 end of the rope.
  • Page 76 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 of the rope back through the loop, and tighten...

  • Page 77: Rs Feva Logbook

    9.6 RS Feva Logbook Date Helm Crew Sailing Activity Max. Location Experience Experience Wind (Hours) (Hours) Speed 21/7/07 Club Racing Bexhill SC...
  • Page 78 Date Helm Crew Sailing Activity Max. Location Experience Experience Wind (Hours) (Hours) Speed...
  • Page 79 Date Helm Crew Sailing Activity Max. Location Experience Experience Wind (Hours) (Hours) Speed...
  • Page 80 NOTES...
  • Page 81 NOTES...
  • Page 82 NOTES...
  • Page 83                         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...

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