Lowering The Mainsail - Nacra F18 Evolution Assembly Manual

9. Insert the last DS batten in it's pocket parallel to
the mast. Tension it by using the velcro cover.
10. Install the two 29mm wire blocks on t he loops
at both side of the mainsail.
11. Feed the white line of the cunningham system
through the wire block and fixate it in the
clamcleat mounted on the mast. Secure it with a
figure 8 knot.
12. Tension the tack of the mainsail by using the
pre-installed white line as shown in the picture.
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13. Thread the outhaul the following way and let the
webbing strap hang loose.
Too much tension on the foot of the sail can
cause the mainsail coming out the track.
14. Attach the main sheet to the webbing strap.

5.8 Lowering the mainsail

1. Pull on the mainhalyard to raise the mainsail.
2. Twist the mast 60 degrees while still having
tension on the mainhalyard.
Lift
3. Pull the mainsail down.
Pull
4. Gently lower the mainsail starting at the foot of
the sail.
Prevent the sail from folding!
Always roll your mailsail top down with the
topbatten taken out.
To keep your sails in good condition you
must let your sails dry after sailing!
Twist