How to Rig a Mainsail

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By preparing your mainsail before leaving the dock you save time and maintain crew safety.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Step 1

Remove the sail cover.
Step 2

Release the halyard from its cleat.
Step 3

Attach the halyard to the headboard.
Step 4

Secure the headboard end of the halyard by leading it down from the headboard to a winch or cleat on or near the mast. This will ensure it doesn't wrap around the mast or shrouds.
Step 5

Pull the slack out of the other end of the halyard and tie it off to a cleat. The sail is now ready to be raised.