The First Sailing Trip - Reely Triumph ARR Notice D'emploi

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The First Sailing Trip

Figure 15 briefly explains the basics of sailing manoeuvres for a square
trip in a few brief words. The information in chapter 10 is also helpful.
Start in point A at about 45° side wind (for wind direction, see arrow).
The rudder is set to neutral. The angle of attack of the sails is about
20° (figure 15, item 1).
Just before you turn to the left by 90° at turning point B, you need to
slowly „pull" the sails (reduce the angle to the longitudinal axis of the
boat). The rudder is still set to neutral (figure 15, item 2).
If the sails start fluttering slightly when „pulling in", the sails must not
be pulled in any further (rope winch stop). Initiate the 90° turn with
the rudder.
Once the longitudinal axis of the boat is aligned in the direction of
point C (figure 15, item 3), set the rudder back to neutral. For best
sailing performance, you can enlarge the angle of attack of the sails
a little again until the next turn (open sails again).
Just before you turn to the left by 90° at turning point C, you need to
slowly „pull" the sails (reduce the angle to the longitudinal axis of the
Figure 15
boat). The rudder is still set to neutral (figure 15, item 4).
If the sails start fluttering slightly when „pulling in", the sails must not be pulled in any further (rope winch stop). Initiate
the 90° turn with the rudder.
Once the longitudinal axis of the boat is aligned (laterally offset) in the direction of point A (figure 15, item 5), set the
rudder back to neutral. For best sailing performance, you can enlarge the angle of attack of the sails a little again until
the next turn (open sails again). Make sure that the sails do not break in or flutter.
To return to the starting point A, you need to drive „into the wind" at a zigzag. It is important that the sails are only
opened enough not to drop or flutter (figure 15, items 6 and 7).
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