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

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1. Introduction ............1 2. Technical data ............ 2 3. Commissioning ..........3 - 20 3.1 - Preparation.............. 4 3.2 - Unpacking..............4 3.3 - Pack contents............4 - 5 3.4 - Adding the toestraps ..........6 - 7 3.5 - Adding the toestrap elastic ........

  • Page 3: Introduction

    1. Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your new RS Tera and thank you for choosing an RS product. We are confident that you will have many hours of great sailing and racing in this truly excellent design. 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.

  • Page 4: Technical Data

    Technical Data Length Overall (LOA) 2.87m Beam 1.23 m Hull Weight 40 kg Sailing Weight 56 kg RS Tera Sport Mainsail 3.7 m RS Tera Pro Mainsail 4.8 m RS Tera Mini Sail 2.7 m Draught 0.75m Max Weight of Sailor...

  • Page 5: Commissioning

    3. Comissioning...

  • Page 6: Preparation

    3.2 - Unpacking Having unpacked your RS Tera, you should check that you have all of the items listed before throwing away any of the packing, as there may be some small items still wrapped.
  • Page 7 3.3 - Pack Contents Quantity mainsail battens downhaul kicker kicking strap boom tie kicking strap mast tie mainsheet mainsheet traveller block boom pad rope handles and plastic tubes plastic bobble mainsheet rear strop mast stump toestrap toestrap elastic bung and elastic...

  • Page 8: Adding The Toestraps

    3.4 - Adding the Toestraps Locate the toestrap in the customer pack. Remove one screw the front toestrap fitting. This will allow you to rotate the fitting 90˚. Slide the webbing loop at the front end of the toestrap over the fitting, rotate it back into place and replace the screw.

  • Page 9: Adding The Toestrap Elastic

    3.4 - Adding the Toestraps Fit the webbing loop at the aft end of the toestrap through the aft toestrap fitting and back through the buckle as shown. 3.5 - Adding the Toestrap Elastic Add the toestrap elastic to the aft end of the toestrap as shown.

  • Page 10: Adding The Rope Handles

    3.6 - Adding the Rope Handles Locate the 2 x rear rope handles and 2 x plastic tubes in the customer pack. Thread the rope part through the plastic tubing. Pass both ends of the rope down through the holes in the gunwhale near the transom.

  • Page 11: Adding The Rear Strop

    3.7 - Adding the Rear Strop Locate the rear strop and mainsheet traveller block in the customer pack. Thread the rope through the smaller block, knot #3 in the tails. then pass the two ends down through the aft most holes in the transom (this shares a hole with the rope handles you added in step 3.6).

  • Page 12: Adding The Righting Lines

    3.9 - Adding the Righting Lines Locate the 2 x righting lines and 4 x plastic bobbles in the customer pack. Pass the two ends of the righting line down through the holes in the gunwhale, add a plastic bobble on each end and tie knot #3 in the tail.

  • Page 13: Rigging The Mast

    3.11 - Rigging the mast Add the mast stump to the foot of the mast. Locate the mast top and bottom sections. There is a pin through the bottom section which sets the height of the mast. If you are sailing with a Pro mainsail, insert the pin in the upper hole of the mast bottom section.

  • Page 14: Stepping The Mast

    3.11 - Rigging the mast Put the battens into the sail 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.

  • Page 15: Rigging The Boom

    3.13 - Rigging the Boom Locate the 2 x 30mm vang blocks, vang bottom block and rope in the customer pack. Assemble the vang as shown. knot #1 knot #2 knot #1 Locate the top block on the kicking strap. Tie the kicking-strap boom tie to the top block with knot...
  • Page 16 3.13 - Rigging the Boom Locate the kicking strap mast tie. Tie a figure of eight in one end. Thread it through the eye at the bottom of the mast, around the mast and back through the eye. Tie a figure of eight in the other end. Hook the kicking strap onto the rope loop you just added in step c.
  • Page 17 3.13 - Rigging the Boom Attach the downhaul. Pro Sail: Thread the downhaul through the hole in the mast collar, thread it through the sail eye, and back down to the cleat on the mast. Make sure that the downhaul runs on either side of the boom through the holes in the gooseneck.
  • Page 18 3.13 - Rigging the Boom Tie a stopper knot in the end of the mainsheet, and thread it through the becket on the block at the end of the boom. Pass the end through the traveller block on the rear strop. Thread the mainsheet through the block at the end of the boom in a forwards direction.
  • Page 19 3.13 - Rigging the Boom Pass the tail of the mainsheet forwards along the boom, through the two webbing loops on the boom pad, and through the front block on the boom. Thread the mainsheet through the mainsheet centre block, making sure that it is in the right direction for the ratchet to work.

  • Page 20: Rudder And Daggerboard

    3.14 - Rudder and Daggerboard Locate the 2 x pintle sleeves in the customer pack. Slide the pintle sleeves over the rudder pintles. Slide the Tiller into the top of the rudder stock, and attach with the self- tapping screw. The screw is found taped into place on the rudder stock. Attach the tiller extension to the tiller by sliding it into the fitting and pushing down the cap.
  • Page 21 3.14 - Rudder and Daggerboard Place the rudder on the transom with the rudder-uphaul line pulled tight, so that the rudder blade is fully up. Ensure that the tiller and the tiller extension pass under the mainsheet bridle. To fit the rudder, simply line up the pins with the fitting on the back of the boat, and push down until the retaining clip ‘clicks’...

  • Page 22: Rudder And Daggerboard

    3.14 - Rudder and Daggerboard To remove the rudder, simply push the rudder retaining clip in towards the rudder stock, and slide the rudder stock upwards. push here Attach the shock-cord retainer through the hole in the daggerboard handle and tie a bowline.

  • Page 23: Sailing Hints

    4. Sailing Hints...
  • Page 24 TIME TO GO SAILING!! After launching, the rudder is lowered by releasing the uphaul line and pulling the elastic tight. The daggerboard can be inserted in the daggerboard case when the water is deep enough. It is normally best to leave the kicking strap loose while launching, pulling it on as appropriate once you are sailing.

  • Page 25: Introduction

    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 26: Sailing Close Hauled And Tacking

    Mind your head when you gybe! 4.6 - Reefing - Only applicable to RS Tera Sport and Mini sail rigs a) Leaving the downhaul in the cleat, unclip the kicking strap from the eye at the bottom of the...
  • Page 27 4.6 - Reefing - Only applicable to RS Tera Sport and Mini sail rigs Release the outhaul by removing it from the cleat on the boom, and pulling extra line through. Twist the mast so that the sail wraps around it, until you reach the appropriate size of sail.

  • Page 28: Water Bottle Holder

    4.7 - Water bottle holder In front of the dagger board is a recessed black plastic cross with a loop of black bungy attached. This is a water bottle holder.

  • Page 29: Optional Accessories

    5. Optional Accessories...

  • Page 30: Mini Sail

    (see Section 3.4). 5.2 - Fitting 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.

  • Page 31: Fitting The Performance Downhaul

    5.3 - Fitting the Performance Downhaul Contents: plastic block on d12 D12 rope block on d12 rope downhaul rope bobble rope with loop with loop with cow hitch Take the D12 rope with the block cow hitched to it and tie it around the mast, through the bottom deck eye (the same one as the kicker mast tie).
  • Page 32 5.3 - Fitting the Performance Downhaul Slide the plastic bobble onto the D12 and tie a half hitch in the tail close to the gooseneck . Cut off any excess tail and seal the end. Take the remaining block (on D12 rope with loop at the end). Tie one end of the downhaul rope through the centre hole of the block.

  • Page 33: Fitting The Performance Downhaul

    5.3 - Fitting the Performance Downhaul Pass the loop on the end of the D12 up through the cringle on the sail. Hook the rope loop over the plastic bobble. The performance downhaul is now ready to use.

  • Page 34: Fitting The Performance Outhaul

    5.4 - Fitting the Performance Outhaul Contents: 2.06m x 4mm rope 20mm block cowhitched 20mm to D12 (x2) block Remove the old outhaul line. Leave the metal clew hook strapped to the boom. Take one of the blocks cowhitched to a piece of D12. Pass the two ends of the D12 aft through the holes in the port side of the boom end cap and tie a stopper knot in each end close to the end cap.
  • Page 35 5.4 - Fitting the Performance Outhaul Pass the free end of the old outboard line through the base of the metal clew hook. Pass the end of the old outhaul rope through the block added in step b. Take this line forward along the boom towards the cleat and attach a 20mm block approximately 1.1m in from the end of the rope using a knot on knot.
  • Page 36 5.4 - Fitting the Performance Outhaul Take the other block cow hitched to D12 from the pack. Tie this block onto the plastic deck eye at the inboard end of the boom using a reef knot. Take the 2.06m x 4mm rope from the pack and tie one end onto the boom cleat with a knot on knot.

  • Page 37: Fitting The Performance Outhaul

    5.4 - Fitting the Performance Outhaul Thread the end through the block that was tied to the deck eye on the inboard end of the boom (in step g) and tie a large bowline in the end to act as a handle. Rig the boat and test the control functions.

  • Page 38: Top Cover

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

  • Page 39: Maintenance

    6. Maintenance...

  • Page 40: Boat Care

    RS Racing staff; however, the repair will never be invisible, due to the nature of the material. 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 41: 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. 6.3 - Spar Care The mast and boom are aluminium.

  • Page 42: Fixtures And Fittings

    6.5 - Fixtures and Fittings All of the fixtures and fittings have been designed for a specific purpose in the boat. These items may break when placed under any unnecessary load, or when used for a different function to their intended purpose. To ensure optimum performance, wash the fixtures and fittings with fresh water regularly, checking shackles, bolts, etc.

  • Page 43: Warranty

    6. Warranty claims shall be made to RS Sailing as soon as practicable and, in any event, within 28 days upon discovery of a defect. No repairs under warranty are to be undertaken without written approval of RS Sailing.

  • Page 44: Glossary

    8 - Glossary 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 45 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 46 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 47 ‘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 48 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 49 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 50 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 51 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 52 ‘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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