<h2>Put the boat head to wind</h2>
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<p>It’s time to go… Begin by putting the boat head to wind (using the wind indicator to help you), and keep it there with your engines.</p>
<h2>Prepare the mainsail</h2>
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<p>You must then prepare the mainsail for hoisting. You must open the easy-bag and make sure everything is clear, to ensure the mainsail will pass easily between the lazy-jacks.</p>
<h2>free the reefing lines and the sheet</h2>
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<p>Remember to free the reefing lines and the sheet.</p>
<h2>Hoist the mainsail by hand</h2>
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<p>Begin by hoisting the mainsail by hand…</p>
<h2>Use the winch</h2>
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<p>…then, when it becomes too difficult, with the winch. Be careful not to force too much as a winch’s power is sometimes… impressive !</p>
<h2>using the windlass</h2>
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<p>You can also use the windlass instead of an electric winch. It is easy, but be careful not to damage anything; the windlass is very powerful…<br /> The mainsail is now hoisted; you can let it fill and start sailing…</p>
<h2>The main halyard must now be coiled correctly</h2>
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<p>The main halyard must now be coiled correctly, so the mainsail can be lowered quickly if necessary.</p>
<h2>The roller reefing genoa</h2>
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<p>It is now the turn of the roller reefing genoa. Begin, as always, by ensuring that both genoa sheets as well as the reefing line are free to run.</p>
<h2>Be carefull in case of wind</h2>
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<p>If there is a lot of wind, a crew member can take a turn round a winch with the reefing line, so that the genoa does not unroll all at once. In light breezes, it can be held in the hand.</p>
<h2>Sheet in the genoa</h2>
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<p>Once the required area is unrolled, all that remains is to sheet in the genoa…</p>
<h2>… And you’re off !</h2>
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