Lowering The Jib; Battens; Traveler System - Nacra F18 Evolution Assembly Manual

5.4 Lowering the jib

1. To lower the jib un-install the jibdownhaul and
the jibsheet small.
2. Hoist the jib a bit and keep tension on the
halyard. Now pull on the other side (loose
halyard) in order to unlock the S-hook from the
ring.
Lift
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5.5 Battens

Insert the (numbered) battens into the main
sail. Number 1, being the top one, counting
down.
1. Feed the two batten tension lines through the
small hole in the batten from bottom to top.
Make sure each line stays on his own side.
Pull
2. Feed both lines through the eyelet in the
battenpocket from top to bottom. Make sure
each line stays on his own side.
3. Push the batten forward for tension, tie the
overhand knot at the same time. Just get rid of
the wrinkles in the sail.
4. Finish tying with a square knot and tuck the
loose ends in the batten pocket.
Do not enter the DS battens yet!

5.6 Traveler system

1. Make a knot in the mainsheet.
2. Feed the split end through the traveler car as
shown in the picture.
3. Make sure the line splits after passing through
the traveler car.