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How to Rig a Mainsail

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

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

Step1
Remove the sail cover.
Step2
Release the halyard from its cleat.
Step3
Attach the halyard to the headboard.
Step4
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.
Step5
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.

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