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  • Page 1 Rigging Manual V1 PLEASE FOLLOW RIGGING MANUAL IN THE CORRECT ORDER...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    2.2 - Rope pack contents 9. Completion 2.3 - Spinnaker pack contents 2.4 - Adding the toestraps 10. Sailing hints 2.5 - Venture S centreboard 10.1 - Introduction 2.6 - Venture SE weighted centreboard 10.2 - Launching 2.7 - Shroud verniers 10.3 - Leaving the beach...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Please keep this manual in a secure place and hand it over to the new owner if you sell the boat. For further information, spares, and accessories, please contact: RS Sailing Premier Way Abbey Park Romsey...

  • Page 4: Preparation

    2 - Preparation 2. Preparation Your RS Venture comes complete with all the components necessary to take the boat sailing. In order to commission it, you will need the following tools: • Pliers or a shackle key • Small, flat-bladed screw driver •...
  • Page 5 2.1 - Hardware pack Shroud verniers Forestay retainer hook Plastic ring (Gennaker halyard take-away) 2.2 - Rope pack Mainsheet Jib Sheet Toestrap ties Toestrap elastics long Toestrap elastics short Mainsheet bridle Mainsheet bridle elastic Righting lines Righting line elastic Forestay leash Rudder downhaul #1 Rudder downhaul #2 Spinnaker takeaway...

  • Page 6: Adding The Toestraps

    2.4 - Adding the toestraps To complete this section you will need: Toestraps x 4 Toestrap ties x 8 Toestrap elastic (long) x 2 Toestrap elastic (short) x 2 Pass the toestrap tie through the webbing loop in the front end of the toestrap. Pass the two ends of the toestrap tie under the front toestrap plate (through the two gaps at the inboard knot #3...
  • Page 7 2.4 - Adding the toestraps Attach the front end of the aft toestraps. They share the middle toestrap plate with the front toestrap. Pass the tie through the middle two holes. Attach the aft end of the aft toestraps in a similar way, passing the ties through the middle holes of the aft toestrap plate.

  • Page 8: Venture S Centreboard

    2.5 - Venture S Centreboard On a Venture S the centreboard should already be attached to your boat. For Venture SE move on to section 2.6. There is a plastic hook attached to the elastic on the centreboard case. When the centreboard is down, attach this hook to the rope loop on the end of the centreboard.

  • Page 9: Venture Se Weighted Centreboard

    2.6 - Venture SE Weighted Centreboard On a Venture SE the weighted centreboard should already be attached to your boat. Please check it is rigged according to the images below: Uphaul purchase (grey rope) shackled to centreboard eye. Centreboard restraint (blue rope) tied to centreboard eye with knot...
  • Page 10 2.6 - Venture SE Weighted Centreboard Weighted centreboard system To lower the centreboard: Slowly release the centreboard uphaul (grey rope) Pull in the restraint line (blue rope) to take up the slack. The restraint line must be cleated at all times. Failure to do so may result is serious injury when capsized.

  • Page 11: Shroud Verniers

    2.7 - Shroud Verniers Locate the shroud verniers in the hardware pack and attach them to the shroud eye bolts. Make sure they are orientated as shown. FORWARD FORWARD 2.8 - Forestay Retainer Locate the forestay retainer elastic and hook. Tie one end of the elastic to the hook with knot Tie the other end of the elastic onto the bolt at the...

  • Page 12: Mainsheet Bridle

    2.9 - Mainsheet Bridle Locate the 40mm single block, mainsheet bridle and 2 x mainsheet bridle elastics. Take the middle of the mainsheet bridle and form a loop. Pass this loop through the 40mm block and pass the tails back through the loop knot to form Pass the end of the bridle through the forward hole in...

  • Page 13: Righting Lines

    2.10 - Righting Lines Locate the righting lines and righting line elastics in the rope pack. knot #4 in one end of the elastic. There are two holes in the transom flange just below where the mainsheet bridle elastic passes through the gunwhale. Pass the righting line elastic through the lower of these holes in an inboard direction, then back out through the upper hole.
  • Page 14 2.10 - Righting Lines Join the end of the righting line and the end of the elastic with knot Repeat steps a - f on the other side of the boat. Righting line system Elastic passes through two holes in transom Righting line passes flange and ties off with through P-clip...

  • Page 15: Rigging The Mast

    Rigging Guide 3. Rigging the Mast To complete this section you will need: • The mast • A flat-bladed screw driver PLEASE FOLLOW RIGGING GUIDE IN CORRECT ORDER...

  • Page 16: Fitting The Spreaders To The Mast

    3.1 - Fitting The Spreaders To The mast It is worth taking time to ensure that this section is completed correctly. Improperly fitted spreaders will result in undesirable sailing characteristics, and may even result in failure of the mast. Carefully unpack the spreaders from the top of the mast, being sure not to damage any of the securing split rings.

  • Page 17: Spreader Ends

    3.2 - Spreader Ends Spreader end caps: The spreader end cap incorporates two shroud wire slots to give a tight grip on either 2.5 or 3mm wire. The sizes are identified on the front face of the end cap.The RS Venture uses 3mm shroud wire so the 3mm slot should be used.

  • Page 18: Stepping The Mast

    3.3 - Stepping the Mast Now the mast is ready to be put up in the boat, or “stepped”. BEFORE STEPPING THE MAST, CHECK THAT YOU ARE NOT IN THE VICINITY OF OVERHEAD POWER CABLES REMEMBER Check that both ends of the main halyard, jib halyard, and gennaker halyard are tied off at the bottom end of the mast so that they are within easy reach when the mast is stepped.
  • Page 19 3.3 - Stepping the Mast Raise the mast so that it is standing on the ground next to the boat, adjacent to the mast gate. This is most easily done if your helper places a foot against and over the base of the mast, whilst you lift the mast from about mid section until it is upright.
  • Page 20 3.3 - Stepping the Mast Slip the neoprene vernier covers onto the shrouds, with the pointed end at the top. Attach the shrouds to the middle of the shroud vernier with the clevis pin and split ring provided. The fourth hole down on the vernier is a good place to start.

  • Page 21: Boom

    Rigging Guide 4. Boom To complete this section, you will need: • The boom • The gnav bar PLEASE FOLLOW RIGGING GUIDE IN CORRECT ORDER...

  • Page 22: Rigging The Gnav

    4.1 - Rigging the Gnav Connect the gnav bar to the slider at the front end of the boom. Sliders often differ in appearance, but all work in the same way. Connect the front of the boom to the gooseneck on the mast. Connect the upper end of the gnav bar to the bracket on the mast above the gooseneck.
  • Page 23 4.1 - Rigging the Gnav Feed the gnav control line down through the gooseneck block. Make sure purchase is extended fully when sail is up. Feed the gnav control line through the cleat below the boom. Tie knot #3 the end of the rope TOP TIP You can keep the boom up by hoisting with the mainsheet at...

  • Page 24: Sails

    Rigging Guide 5. Sails PLEASE FOLLOW RIGGING GUIDE IN CORRECT ORDER...

  • Page 25: Rigging The Mainsheet

    5.1 - Rigging the Mainsheet Take one end of the mainsheet and tie a stopper knot in the end. Pass the other end through the centre hole of the block at the end of the boom. Pass the end of the mainsheet down and through the block on the mainsheet bridle.
  • Page 26 5.1 - Rigging the Mainsheet Pass the end of the mainsheet through the block on the underside of the boom. Pass the end of the mainsheet through the mainsheet block and jammer base, then knot #3 in the end. NOTE: The fairleads below the hatch clips are to prevent the mainsheet from catching on the clips.

  • Page 27: Hoisting The Jib

    5.2 - Hoisting the Jib To complete this section, you will require: • The jib • The jib sheets • The top furling unit as attached to the jib halliard Make sure the furling line is uncleated and that the furling unit is fully charged – i.e. all the furling line is wound round the unit and very little left at the cleat.
  • Page 28 5.2 - Hoisting the Jib Pull the rope end of the halyard from the mast exit, just below deck level to hoist the jib. When the jib halyard is pulled all the way up, a wire loop will emerge from the mast.
  • Page 29 5.2 - Hoisting the Jib Lead one end of the jib sheet along the side of the boat and then down to the jib fairlead and cleat. Thread it through the fairlead and through the jib cleat. Repeat with the other end of the jib sheet, making sure they pass either side of the mast.

  • Page 30: Furling The Jib

    5.3 - Furling the Jib NB. Once the jib is hoisted, whether furled or not, and the jib halliard tensioned, the forestay is redundant and should be stowed out of the way against the mast, with the shockcord and clip provided. The forestay must be reattached before the jib is lowered.

  • Page 31: Hoisting The Mainsail

    5.4 - Hoisting the Mainsail To hoist the mainsail: a) Unroll the mainsail. b) Take the end of the main halyard that emerges from the top of the mast, and tie it to the head knot of the mainsail, using a Put the top of the main sail into the opening in the mast track, just above the gooseneck mast collar.

  • Page 32: Rigging The Outhaul

    5.5 - Rigging the Outhaul When the main sail is almost at the top of the mast, slide the mainsail clew slug into the track on the top of the boom. Pass the end of the outhaul rope through the clew of the main sail and clip it on the end of the boom Ensure that the main halyard rope is in the cleat and pull the main sail to the top.

  • Page 33: Rigging The Downhaul

    5.5 - Rigging the Outhaul Slide the mainsail tack slug into the mast track. 5.6 - Rigging the Downhaul The downhaul is already tied to the gooseneck. Pass the end of the downhaul through the eyelet in the tack of the main sail. Pass the end of the downhaul through the cleat on the side of the...

  • Page 34: Gennaker

    Rigging Guide 6. Gennaker To complete this section, you will need: • 1 x RS Venture gennaker • 1 x gennaker sheet • 2 x ratchet blocks • 1 x spinnaker takeup elastic • 1 x spinnaker takeup plastic ring PLEASE FOLLOW RIGGING GUIDE IN CORRECT ORDER...

  • Page 35: Gennaker Halyard Elastic Takeaway

    6.1 - Gennaker Halyard Elastic Takeaway Locate the spinnaker halyard elastic and plastic ring in the packs. knot Tie one end of the elastic to the plastic ring with Tie the other end of the elastic to the middle toestrap retainer on the port side of the boat using knot 6.2 - Tack Line...

  • Page 36: Rigging The Gennaker Halyard / Downhaul

    6.3 - Rigging the Gennaker Halyard / Downhaul You should currently have both ends of the gennaker halyard/downhaul tied somewhere at the base of the mast. Untie the end which emerges from the front of the mast near the mast foot. Pass the end of the gennaker halyard through the floating block on the end of the launch line.
  • Page 37 6.3 - Rigging the Gennaker Halyard / Downhaul Pass the end of the gennaker halyard through the fairlead near the mast foot. Pass the end of the gennaker halyard through the gennaker halyard cleat (just in front of the centreboard case). Pass the tail of the gennaker halyard through the gennaker halyard block, through the ring on the elastic takeaway (added in step 6.1) and forward through the gennaker...

  • Page 38: Rigging The Gennaker

    6.4 - Rigging the Gennaker HINT Always remember to tie a piece of rope to the bowsprit outhaul block when fully de-rigging your RS Venture – it saves crawling up under the foredeck! Unpack the gennaker. Tie the tack of the gennaker to the tack line that emerges from the end of the bowsprit. The knot that is already in the tack line needs to be left in place as it determines how far the bowsprit comes out.

  • Page 39: Rigging The Gennaker Sheet

    6.5 - Rigging the Gennaker Sheet Find the middle of the gennaker sheet and double it over to form a loop. Pass this loop through the eyelet at the clew of the gennaker. Pass the rest of the sheet through the loop and pull it tight. This is the same arrangement as the jibsheet, so you will have done it before.
  • Page 40 6.5 - Rigging the Gennaker Sheet Lead the other gennaker sheet around the jib luff and through the block on the port side. Tie the two ends of the gennaker sheet together. Pull the gennaker from one side to the other, as if you were gybing, to see if anything is twisted, and then using the gennaker downhaul, pull the gennaker down into the chute and sock.

  • Page 41: Rudder

    Rigging Guide 7. Rudder To complete this section, you will require: • Rudder blade • Rudder stock PLEASE FOLLOW RIGGING GUIDE IN CORRECT ORDER...

  • Page 42: Fitting The Rudder

    7.1 - Fitting the Rudder Insert the rudder into the stock. Make sure it Remove the pivot bolt from the passes between the two plastic cheeks. The rudder stock. uphaul and downhaul lines exit through the hole below the tiller. Rig the uphaul line (red rope) through the clam cleat on the starboard side of the tiller.
  • Page 43 7.1 - Fitting the Rudder Tie the rudder downhaul block onto the end of the rudder downhaul with knot Tie one end of the rudder downhaul line onto the p clip on the quick release cleat (on the port side of the tiller). pass the other end through the block which you added in step d and back through the quick release cleat.

  • Page 44: Using The Rudder

    7.2 - Using the Rudder To lower rudder: Uncleat rudder uphaul (red rope) and fully pull slack through the cleat towards the transom. Failure to do so will allow the rope to recleat and arrest the blades rotation before it reaches the fully down position. This will result in significant weather helm (heavy rudder feel).

  • Page 45: Reefing

    Rigging Guide 8. Reefing PLEASE FOLLOW RIGGING GUIDE IN CORRECT ORDER...

  • Page 46: Rigging The Reefing Line

    8.1 - Rigging the Reefing Line Reefing enables the less-experienced or younger sailor to continue sailing in stronger winds. Your RS Venture is fitted with a single-line reefing system. The reefing line is black and is installed in the boom ready to rig through the sail. You will see it either end of the boom, next to the outhaul line, which is usually blue.
  • Page 47 8.2 - Reefing the Mainsail When the clew has fully tightened, ease the main halyard whilst continuing to pull the reefing line. The luff will fold down. Make sure the reefing clew slug is inserted into track on the mast. Re-cleat the main halyard, when the reefing position is lowered down to the boom.

  • Page 48: Completion

    Rigging Guide 9. Completion PLEASE FOLLOW RIGGING GUIDE IN CORRECT ORDER...
  • Page 49 9 - Completion Now you are almost ready to go RS Venture sailing. If you have not already done so: • Complete / understand all previous sections 1 – 8 • Read the Owners Manual to: Sign the Declaration of Conformity ■...

  • Page 50: Sailing Hints

    Rigging Guide 10. Sailing Hints PLEASE FOLLOW RIGGING GUIDE IN CORRECT ORDER...

  • Page 51: Introduction

    10.1 -Introduction The RS Venture 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 can be recommended.

  • Page 52: Sailing Close-Hauled And Tacking

    10.4 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, especially when sailing the with the mainsail and jib. The kicking strap should be firmly tensioned for upwind work. To pull it on, quickly put the boat head to wind.
  • Page 53 10.6 Using the Gennaker The 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 has filled. Gennakers may be effectively used from a close reach to a broad reach so, to get downwind, one should become adept at gybing.

  • Page 54: Maintenance

    Rigging Guide 11. Maintenance PLEASE FOLLOW RIGGING GUIDE IN CORRECT ORDER...

  • Page 55: Foil Care

    Like the hull, the foils will benefit from being rinsed in fresh water regularly, when you hose down the boat. If you are going to trail your boat frequently, you may wish to invest in an RS Sailing padded rudder bag. These will protect your RS Venture from any damage caused by the rudder and...

  • Page 56: Spar Care

    11.3 - Spar Care The mast and 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. 11.4 - Sail Care The mainsail should be rolled and stored dry, out of direct sunlight.

  • Page 57: Warranty

    Rigging Guide 12. Warranty PLEASE FOLLOW RIGGING GUIDE IN CORRECT ORDER...
  • Page 58 6. Warranty claims shall be made to RS Sailing as soon as practicable and, in any event, within 28 days of discovery of the defect. No repairs under warranty are to be undertaken without written approval of RS Sailing.

  • Page 59: Knots

    13 - Knots Knot #1 Knot #2 Knot #3 Knot #4 Knot #5 Knot #6 Knot #1 - Knot on knot Knot #2 - Bowline...
  • Page 60 13 - Knots Knot #3 - Figure of eight Knot #4 - Overhand knot Knot #5 - Double sheet bend Knot #6 - Cow hitch...

  • Page 61: Glossary

    Rigging Guide 14. Glossary...
  • Page 62 At the back Anchor Line Rope that attaches the anchor to the boat Astern Behind the boat Asymmetric Gennaker 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 Batten...
  • Page 63 Buoy Floating object attached to the bottom of sea – used variously for navigation,mooring, and to mark out a race course Buoyancy Aid Helps you to stay afloat if you fall in the water Buoyancy Compartment Water-tight compartment in the hull that maintains buoyancy Burgee Small flag at the top of the mast to show wind direction Capsize...
  • Page 64 Draught The depth of the vessel below the surface Ease To ‘ease sheets’ means to let the sail out gently Fairlead A pulley block used to guide a rope to avoid chafing Foils The daggerboard and the rudder Foot The bottom edge of a sail Fore Towards the front of the boat Forestay...
  • Page 65 ‘Head to Wind’ To point the bow in the direction that the wind is blowing from, causing the sails to flap ‘Heave to’ To stop the boat by easing the main sheet and backing the jib Heel A boat ‘heels’ when it leans over due to the sideways force of the wind Helm/Helmsman The person who steers the boat, or another name for the tiller...
  • Page 66 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 Leeway The amount of sideways drift caused by the wind...
  • Page 67 Mast Lower Section The bottom section of a two-piece mast Mast Step The fitting on the deck that the mast fits into Mast Top Section The top section of a two-piece mast Meteorology The study of weather forecasting Moor To tie the boat to a fixed object Mylar A brand of strong, thin, polyester film used to make racing sails National Sailing Federation Body that governs sailing in a nation.
  • Page 68 Reef To make the sails smaller in strong winds Retaining Pin On a trolley, to hold the launching trolley to the road base Road Base A trolley that you place your boat and launching trolley upon to trail behind a vehicle Rowlocks U shaped fittings that fix onto the gunwale and holds your oars in position while rowing...
  • Page 69 Slider Sliding fitting on the boom to which the gnav bar is attached Soundings The numbers on a chart showing depth Spars The poles, usually carbon or aluminium, to which the sail is attached Spreaders Metal fittings attached to the mast which hold the shrouds out Spring Tide The tides with the biggest range and strongest currents Starboard.
  • Page 70 ‘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...

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