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Sailing With A Gennaker
16 June 2016 · 5 min · 92K views · Cuba
What this video covers
Simon and Kyle troubleshoot a malfunctioning gennaker furler by repairing the mechanism and testing its rotation in light winds off the coast of Cuba.0:01 The crew attaches the furling unit to a clip near the anchor, noting that the current mounting position causes the sail to rub against the main.1:18 To address this, they plan to install a pole to extend the furler further forward.1:37 During the test, Kyle raises the gennaker using an automatic winch while Simon operates the hand furling unit.1:53 They maintain tension on the gennaker sheet to ensure the sail furls tightly and neatly.3:55 After confirming the repair, the crew lowers the sail to the deck to prevent chafing against the genoa during transit.4:26 The team intends to hoist the sail again when needed.4:29 Proper tension during the furling process ensures the sail remains tight for future deployment.
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