Things You'll Need:
- Sunscrean Suntan Lotion
- Sailing Magazines
- 1 Pair Sailing Gloves
- Boat Trailers
- Boats
- Sailboats
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Step 1
Gather mast, boom, sail, centerboard, rudder and related rigging items.
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Step 2
Place the mast in the mast step.
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Step 3
Attach forestay, backstay and shrouds on boats that have any and all of these items.
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Step 4
Attach the boom to the mast.
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Step 5
Rig the mainsheet and traveler.
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Step 6
Place battens into the mainsail.
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Step 7
Secure the foot and/or clew to the boom. Make sure the mainsheet is released so that the sail won't fill when you raise the sail.
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Step 8
Raise the mainsail (see related eHow).
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Step 9
Lay out the headsail.
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Step 10
Raise the headsail (see related eHow).
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Step 11
Place the centerboard in the centerboard trunk.
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Step 12
Rig the rudder. Retract it unless the boat is already in water deep enough to accommodate its length.











