From bbee168190dc149b675e7713512d3f1dbf707ef8 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Henri Bergius Date: Thu, 21 Mar 2024 10:09:15 +0100 Subject: [PATCH] Document whisker pole --- docs/systems/sails.md | 12 ++++++++++-- 1 file changed, 10 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) diff --git a/docs/systems/sails.md b/docs/systems/sails.md index 77f457d..5bfc947 100644 --- a/docs/systems/sails.md +++ b/docs/systems/sails.md @@ -39,7 +39,7 @@ _Lille Ø_ is equipped with the following sails: * Wind forward of the beam: full genoa and main * Wind aft of the beam: Parasailor * Heavy weather - * Staysail and main sail on 1st or 2nd reef + * Staysail or storm jib and reefed main sail ## Boom preventer @@ -54,7 +54,15 @@ Setup is the following: - [ ] Pull preventer line tight with the sheet winch and close the rope clutch - [ ] Tighten main sheet -## Poling our the headsail +## Poling out the headsail + +- [ ] Attach whisker pole uphaul to the end of the pole +- [ ] Attach forward and aft guy lines to the end of the pole +- [ ] For staysail, install the extra "poling out sheet" +- [ ] Lower the whisker pole so that it is easily accessible +- [ ] Hook the sheet through the whisker pole jaws +- [ ] Hoist and tension the pole using the uphaul and the guys. Pole should be completely immobilised +- [ ] Tack or unroll the headsail to the poled out side ## Parasailor