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RS SAILING RS300 Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL

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Summary of Contents for RS SAILING RS300

  • Page 1 RS300 OWNER’S MANUAL...
  • Page 2 RIGGING INSTRUCTIONS The RS300 is a very simple boat to rig. It will have been prepared prior to delivery with most of the controls rigged as far as possible. The following guide is a step by step process to rig the boat ready for sailing.
  • Page 3 The boat is now ready to launch. Warning – The RS300 is an exceptionally light boat. Once the sail is hoisted it is important that the bow be tied to the trolley to prevent it blowing off. In stronger breeze we also recommend anchoring the boat and trolley to a fixed point if you intend to leave it unattended.
  • Page 4 Now try pulling on the cunningham control. This will remove the horizontal creases behind the mast. Whereas with many modern fully battened rigs, the cunningham is largely used to bend the mast and depower the rig, on the RS300 it is the vang which performs most of this task.
  • Page 5 Jamb it off in the cleat. If possible, reach over the stern and tighten the wing nut on the rudder stock. Next, push the daggerboard all the way down. You are now ready to sail the RS300 and no matter what the wind strength, you will be impressed by the boat’s acceleration and lively feel.
  • Page 6 behind the mast and then pull a bit back on. Leave the daggerboard down. Advanced Technique Move the knot in the mainsheet so that the boom can go out beyond 90 degrees. Sail the boat by the lee. The air flow will be reversed across the sail, flowing from leech to luff. This technique allows the boat to be sailed very low downwind, maximising the VMG to the leeward mark.

  • Page 7: Care And Maintenance

    Righting the Boat from a Capsize The RS300 has a sealed mast which is buoyant and makes the boat unlikely to turn turtle during a capsize. This makes the boat very easy to right.
  • Page 8 Tying down Tying down your RS300 to its trailer is important because too much or too little tension could result in damage. Only use an RS approved trolley. The boat is well located on its trolley, so you only need apply sufficient tension to hold the boat in contact with the supports.

  • Page 9: Rs Class Association

    Sail The sail should be rolled and stored dry, out of direct sunlight. When using a new sail for the first time, try to avoid extreme conditions because high loads on a new sailcloth can diminish the racing life of the sail. If your sail is stained in any way, try to remove it using normal detergent and warm water.
  • Page 10 RS300 Bearing the Hull Identification Number: Conforms to EU Recreational Craft directive 2003/44/EC Annex 1 – sections 3.2 & 3.3 and Annex 6 – Module A EU Notified body: No. 0808 (Irish Sailing Assoc.) Trade Marque: RS Racing Type: RS300...