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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS INTRODUCTION RS TERA TECHNICAL DATA Dimensions of the RS Tera COMMISSIONING Preparation Unpacking Rigging the Mast Stepping the Mast Rigging the Boom The Rudder and Daggerboard SAILING HINTS Introduction Launching Leaving the Beach Sailing Close-Hauled and Tacking Downwind and Gybing...
  • Page 3 WARRANTY GLOSSARY OF COMMON SAILING TERMS USEFUL READING & WEBSITES All terms highlighted in blue throughout the Manual can be found in the Glossary of Terms. Warnings, Top Tips, and Important Information are displayed in a yellow box.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    The RS Tera is an exciting boat to sail and offers fantastic performance. This manual has been compiled to help you to gain the maximum enjoyment from your RS Tera, 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.

  • Page 5: Rs Tera Technical Data

    RS TERA TECHNICAL DATA Length Overall (LOA) 2..87 m Beam 1.23 m Hull Weight 40 kg Sailing weight 56 kg RS Tera Sport Mainsail 3.7 m² RS Tera Pro Mainsail 4.8 m² RS Tera Mini Sail 2.7 m² Draught 0.75m...

  • Page 6: Commissioning

    3.2 Unpacking Having unpacked your RS Tera, 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 7 o 1x kicking strap o 1x kicking strap boom o 1 x mainsheet clip Bow Lifting Handle Deck Moulding Cockpit Buoyancy Compartment Mast Plate Daggerboard Gunwhale Case Main-Sheet Centre Block Rudder, Side Safety Rudder Stock, Line & Tiller Extension Toe Straps Boom Pad Lifting Handle...
  • Page 8 Mainsheet Clip Kicking Strap Boom / mast Tie x 2 Kicking Strap Downhaul Mainsheet...

  • Page 9: Rigging The Mast

    3.3 Rigging the mast To prepare the boat for sailing: 1. Join the mast by inserting the mast top section into the mast lower section. If you are sailing with a Pro mainsail, insert the pin in the upper hole. If you are sailing with a Sport mainsail, insert pin in the lower hole.

  • Page 10: Stepping The Mast

    3.4 Stepping the mast 1. Lift the mast and sail over the mast plate on the deck. 2. With the mast upright, lower the end through the mast plate ensuring that the retaining key is in line with the slot in the mast plate. When the mast is fully in, rotate it through 180 degrees so that the key is under the back of the plate.

  • Page 11: Rigging The Boom

    3.5 Rigging the boom 1. Thread the kicking-strap boom tie through the eye of the pulley on the kicking strap. 2. Thread the kicking-strap boom tie through the eye on the boom, and tie it off. 3. Thread the Kicking strap Mast tie through the eye on the front of the mast and tie a knot in one end.
  • Page 12 Kicking-Strap Kicking-Strap Boom Tie Pulley Gooseneck Plastic Sleeve Downhaul Cleat Eye at the Bottom of Mast Kicking Strap 4. Take the boom and push the gooseneck onto the mast, just above the plastic sleeve. 5. Now attach the sail downhaul: Pro Sail: Thread the downhaul through the hole...
  • Page 13 Sport Sail: Tie the downhaul on to the metal ring on the sail sleeve, then pass it through the cleat on the front of the mast. Coil and tie off the excess downhaul. 6. The outhaul comes ready on the boom.
  • Page 14 Right-Hand Hole Left-Hand Hole Outhaul Hook Boom Tie Pulley at the End of the Boom 7. Attach the boom pad to the boom, making sure that the outhaul does not become caught.
  • Page 15 Boom Pad Boom-Pad Mainsheet 8. Tie a stopper knot in the end of the mainsheet, and thread it through the eye on the pulley at the end of the boom. 9. Take the mainsheet block with Inglefield clip from the Tera Rope Pack and thread it onto the mainsheet.

  • Page 16: The Rudder And Daggerboard

    13. Thread the mainsheet through the mainsheet centre block, making sure that it is in the right direction for the ratchet to work. Tie a knot in the mainsheet so that the boom cannot pass beyond a 90˚ angle to the hull centreline when you are sailing.
  • Page 17 1. Slide the Tiller into the top of the rudder stock, and attach with the self-tapping screw. The screw is in a small plastic bag in with the tiller, be careful not to throw it away in the packaging! Attach the tiller extension to the tiller by sliding it into the fitting and pushing down the cap.
  • Page 18 5. To remove the rudder, simply push the rudder retaining clip in towards the transom, and slide the rudder stock upwards. Make sure that you thread the shock-cord retainer through the hole in the daggerboard handle and tie a knot on a knot. Note warning sticker on the daggerboard. Please note comments in Section 5.2 regarding water ingress in foils TIME TO GO SAILING!! After launching, the...

  • Page 19: Sailing Hints

    SAILING HINTS 4.1 Introduction The RS Tera 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 Tera.
  • Page 20 their normal position, and pull gently on the rudder downhaul to lower some of rudder blade. Then, s/he may instruct the crew to push the bow off the wind and climb in. The crew will then lower the daggerboard as depth allows. The retaining elastic should be tied on as soon as possible to prevent the board falling out in the event of a capsize.

  • Page 21: Sailing Close-Hauled And Tacking

    4.4 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. The kicking strap should be firmly tensioned for upwind work. To pull it on, quickly put the boat head to wind.

  • Page 22: Reefing

    4.6 Reefing (only applicable to RS Tera Sport & Mini sail rigs) 1. Leaving the downhaul in the cleat, unclip the kicking strap from the eye at the bottom of the mast. 2. Release the outhaul by removing it from the...
  • Page 23 Removing and Replacing Battens Battens are inserted with the curved end first, this engages against elastic in the pocket. Push the batten into the pocket until it goes under the flap on the leech- you will need to overcome the resistance of the elastic. To remove, push against the elastic until the batten will come out of the flap then remove.

  • Page 24: Using The Mini Sail

    4.7 Using the Mini Sail The Mini Sail is perfect for lighter-weight crews or novices, and can be purchased as an additional extra. The Mini Sail differs in appearance to the Sport and the Pro, due to the Dacron sock at the top, but is rigged in exactly the same way as the other sails (see Section 3.3).
  • Page 25 4.8 Using Oars and the Rowing Kit The RS Tera Rowing Kit may be purchased from RS Sailing or from your local RS Dealer, enabling you to use your sailing boat as a tender or small rowing vessel. The oars simply locate in the rowlock holes in the gunwhale.
  • Page 26 To row To release the Push down & oar, turn to rotate by this position 180° to lock and pull Here, the oar is in the correct position and ready to be used.

  • Page 27: Using The Top Cover

    4.9 Using the Top Cover The top cover is a very simple water-proof cover that can keep the spars sails dry and out of sight when the boat is not in use. It is best to attach the top cover from the and work backwards, pulling the elastic drop cloth into place.

  • Page 28: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE 5.1 Boat Care The RS Tera 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.
  • Page 29 The joy of owning an RS Tera is that it is very hard wearing, and any dents and scratches it receives will not affect the structural integrity of the hull.

  • Page 30: Foil 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 Tera from any damage caused by the foils.

  • Page 31: Spar Care

    5.3 Spar Care mast boom are aluminium. Wash with fresh water as often as possible, both inside and out. Check all of the riveted fittings on a regular basis for any signs of corrosion or wear. 5.4 Sail Care mainsail should be rolled and stored dry, out of direct sunlight.
  • Page 32 This warranty does not apply if the boat has been altered, modified, or repaired without prior written approval of RS Sailing. Any changes to the hull structure, deck structure, rig or foils without the written approval of RS Sailing will void this warranty.
  • Page 33 7. 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 To ‘back the sail’; allowing the wind to fill the back Back of the sail Bailer...
  • Page 34 Bowline A useful and reliable knot, with a loop in it Bow Snubber The part of the trolley that the bow rests on Builder’s Plate Plate that contains build information Bung A stopper for the drain hole Floating object attached to the bottom of sea – Buoy used variously for navigation, mooring, and to mark out a race course...
  • Page 35 Crew Helps the helmsman to sail the boat, and usually handles the jib sheets Cutter A boat with two headsails or jibs 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...
  • Page 36 The ‘jaws’ of the boom that clip onto the mast Gooseneck Gunwhale The top edge of the hull, that you sit on when leaning out to balance the boat Gybe To change tack by turning the stern of the boat through the wind.
  • Page 37 Jammer Another word for a cleat The small sail in front of the mast Jib Sheet The rope used to control the jib Kicking strap The rope system that is attached to the base of the mast and the boom, helping to hold the boom down Knot A measurement of speed, based on one minute of...
  • Page 38 Luff The front edge of the sail Mainsail The largest sail on a boat Mainsheet The rope used to control the mainsail Mainsheet Bridle The rope runs across the transom of the boat, to which the mainsheet is attached Mainsheet Centre Block The main block, usually fixed to the cockpit floor, through which the mainsheet passes Man Overboard Recovery The act of recovering a ‘man overboard’...
  • Page 39 Outhaul Hook The fitting on the boom that hooks the eye at the back of the sail, and to which the outhaul is attached Painter The rope at the bow used to tie the boat to the a fixed object Pontoon A floating jetty to moor your boat to Port...
  • Page 40 Rudder Stock The top part of the rudder, usually including the tiller, into which the rudder blade fits, and which then attaches to the rudder pintle 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...
  • Page 41 Stopper Knot A form of knot used to prevent a rope from sliding through a fitting, such as a pulley or a cleat Tack a) To change direction by turning the bow of the boat through the wind b) The bottom front corner of a sail Tender A small vessel, usually used to transport crew to a larger vessel...
  • Page 42 ‘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 Wetsuit Neoprene sailing suit designed to keep you warm when wet Windward The part of the boat closest to the direction in which the wind is blowing...
  • Page 43 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.ldcsailing.com RS Sailing Premier Way, Abbey Park, Romsey, Hants SO51 9DQ Telephone: 044 (0)1794 526760 Fax: 044 (0)1794 278 418 E-mail: info@RSsailing.com Web: www,RSsailing.com...

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