12.5.
Lowering the mainsail
98.
1.
Un-tread the tack and cunningham from the sail and
remove the DS battens.
2.
Pull on the mainhalyard to raise the mainsail.
3.
Twist the mast 60 degrees while still having tension on
the mainhalyard.
Lift
4.
Pull the mainsail down.
Pull
5.
Gently lower the mainsail starting at the foot of the sail.
6.
Take out the top batten.
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 and out of the sun after sailing!
Twist