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Summary of Contents for SFC Nikki 5.5
- Page 1 NIKKI / SKEETA OPERATING GUIDE vol 1.1 Dec 2019...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Index Introduction Sailing a scow Light air sailing Planing upwind Planing downwind Launching Displacement models Foiling models Returning to shore and unrigging Foiling for the first time Sailing Take-off Steering for balance Safety Safety gear Caution Capsizing Towing SFC_Operating_Guide_vol 1.1_Dec 2019... -
Page 3: Introduction
Introduction This operating guide explains how to launch and sail, safety precautions and capsize recovery information for both Nikki and Skeeta. Information on how to assemble and rig your new Nikki or Skeeta are contained in the Rigging Guide. Sailing a scow Sailing a light scow is a lot livelier than most other dinghies. -
Page 4: Planing Upwind
Planing upwind The large planing surface, along with a large sail area and wide powerful wings, produces a dinghy with the amazing ability to “plane upwind”. Normally the preserve of trapeze driven high performance skiffs, the boat is fast, exciting and fun dinghy to sail on the plane both upwind and down. -
Page 5: Returning To Shore And Unrigging
Returning to Shore and Unrigging Displacement models When returning to shore; 1. Pull out the centerboard retaining pin and raise the centerboard up part of the way, leaving enough in the water for steering. Apply the clamp to hold it in place. 2. -
Page 6: Sailing
Sailing First up, it is a good idea to get the feel of the boat (without foiling), understanding how to sheet on, sail upwind and downwind, trim the vang for power, tacking and gybing. Sailing a light scow is a lot livelier than most other dinghies. You should then be ready to feel your way into foiling. -
Page 7: Take-Off
Take-off Even experienced dinghy sailors, when new to foiling, tend to sheet on hard to gain speed which heels the boat to leeward, then hike out hard to keep it flat. This does not result in take-off. The boat just heels over to leeward and stays in the water... - Page 8 the centre of lift of the foils. This means the more you heel the boat to windward, the more righting moment you have. The consequence is that boat becomes unstable as it heels in either direction. Therefore, you need to actively balance the forces to remain upright.
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Page 9: Safety
SAFETY If you do find yourself in a difficult situation: For example, heading for land, boats or people at high speed, out of control! Simply reach for the wand cord and raise the wand. This incredible safety device lowers you to the water immediately slowing the boat, giving you full control. -
Page 10: Capsizing
CAUTION: The Mast is made of Carbon Fibre, which is an electrical conductor. Take extreme care to keep away from and clear of overhead powerlines and other obstacles. Contact with powerlines or other electrical sources maybe fatal!!! Take care to avoid all other obstacles – on land and on water. CAPSIZING 1. -
Page 11: Towing
4. As the boat begins to become more upright, ensure you move to either side of the wings and out of the way of the boat. 5. Move yourself to the back of the boat and lift yourself aboard. TOWING For towing, make sure the wand is retracted (see Tip below).
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