Sailing Hints; Introduction; Launching; Leaving The Beach - LDC Racing Saliboats RS Vision Owner's Manual

5.

SAILING HINTS

5.1 Introduction.

The RS Vision is a very rewarding boat to sail, and to fully appreciate its
handling you should be comfortable with the basic techniques of sailing small
boats. If you lack confidence or feel a refresher is in order, then there are
many fully recognised sailing schools which use the RS Vision.
The following are simply hints to aid your enjoyment of your new boat and
should in no way be considered a replacement for a recognised course in
dinghy sailing. Choose a fairly quiet day with a steady wind for your first outing
to build your confidence and familiarise yourself with your new boat.

5.2 Launching.

With the sails fully hoisted and the rudder attached to the transom, the boat
should be wheeled into the water, keeping it head to wind as far as possible.
If you have a crew, he or she can hold the boat head to wind whilst the trolley
is stowed ashore.
5.3

Leaving the beach.

The easiest way to get going is for the helm to hop aboard while the crew
holds the boat. The helm should put a little centreboard down, and move back
to his normal position and pull gently on the rudder downhaul to lower some
rudder blade. He then may instruct the crew to push the bow off the wind and
climb in. The crew will then lower the centreboard as depth allows.
As soon as you are deep enough, make sure you lower the rudder blade fully
by pulling the downhaul hard. You know it is fully down if you feel a gentle
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