User manual Sailboat Dragon Flite 95 ARTR B-JS-8811A

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Unlike propeller driven boats that you basically point and accelerate, sailboats present an interesting challenge. Sailing requires constant
reaction to water movements, any wind gusts and any wind direction changes. These reactions then require adjustment of the rudder and
sails in order to find the best possible course. There is no substitute for actual ‘on-the-water’ experience and after your first couple of outings
you may want to read through this manual again in order to help you to gain a better understanding of the ‘art’ of sailing. While learning to sail,
it is a good idea to pick up on as much sailing terminology as possible. This will make it easier to grasp some aspects of the sport.
BASIC SAILING TERMINOLOGY
IMPORTANT NOTICE
- Only sail your DragonFlite 95 in still bodies of water. Never sail it in running water such as rivers or tidal waters. If you loose control of
the boat you could loose it forever!
- Never attempt to swim after a stalled or stuck boat. Wait patiently for the boat to drift ashore or be rescued.
How To Sail Your Boat
Sails: Each at a position of 45°
Rudder: In center position
Wind
Beam Reach
Sails: Letting both out a little more
Rudder: to the left
Sails: Letting both out to
their maximum position
Rudder: in center position
Sails: Letting both out to
their maximum position
Rudder: in center
position
Sails: Pulling both in a little
Rudder: In center position
Sails: Pulling in bit by bit
Rudder: To the left
Sails: Each at a position of 45°
Rudder: In center position
Sails: Pulling both in all the way
Rudder: To the left
Sails: Keep pulling in
Rudder: To be held at the center
as long as the sails do not shiver
Sails: Keep pulled in
Rudder: To the left
Sails: Keeping pulled in
Rudder: To the right
Sails: Keeping pulled in
Rudder: To be held at the center
as long as the sails do not flap
Sails: Keeping pulled in
Rudder: To be held at the center
as long as the sails do not flap
Sails: Keeping pulled in
Rudder: To the left
Sails: Let both out so as not to
flap
Rudder: To the left
Broad Reach
Starboard Tack-Running
Port Tack-Running
Broad Reah
Luffing Up
START
Broad Reach
Luffing Up
Port Tack – Close Hauled
Tacking
Tacking
Starboard Tack – Close Hauled
Tacking
Port Tack – Close Hauled
Bearing Away
45°