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Rigging
Stepping on Board
Keep your balance by stepping into the center of the cockpit.
Keeping your weight low in the cockpit makes it easier to bal- ance the boat.
Rigging-up is a chance to get your hands on the boat and put to use what you have learned so far. Look over the boat to make sure you understand how things are to be connected and fastened correctly when the time comes. Boats can vary, but here are the general steps for getting a boat ready to sail.
When the Boat is on Land Don’t step into the boat when the bottom is on land or supports; otherwise you could damage the hull. Instead, reach in over the sides to rig the mainsail and jib. You can hang the rudder on its fittings only if it is designed to pivot up into a shallow position for launching, otherwise the rudder may drag on the ground.
Make sure to insert all drain plugs into the holes that allow rain water to run out when the boat is stored. If you forget, the cockpit will flood when sailing.
When the Boat is in the Water Make sure the boat is secured to the dock with the bow line. Step into the boat near the centerline of the cockpit. At the same time, hold on to a part of the boat like the mast, to steady yourself and move into the boat without hesitation. If you put your weight on the side of the boat, it could tip more than you expect, and you could fall into the water. Once aboard, lower the centerboard or daggerboard and adjust your weight to stabilize the boat before another crew steps into the middle of the boat. Check to see that the rudder and tiller are in place.
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