Nonsuch 30 Ultra

Easy steps to sail this very simple yacht.

1. After leaving the dock or mooring, the dock lines, fenders and sail cover are stowed and the halyard is attached to the sail.
2. Release the choker line. (This line serves the same function as a typical outhaul). Release the sheet and head the boat directly to windward.
3. Raise the sail, tighten the choker line if sailing to windward, adjust the mainsheet and turn off the engine.
4. To change from one point of sail to another, one simply turns the wheel.
5. Reefing is a matter of easing off the choker line and the mainsheet so the sail is luffing away from the boat - preferable a broad reach - the entire sail plan is now visible and the reefing process can be observed. Slowly release the halyard while pulling down on the inboard reef line. When this line is tight, snug up the halyard. Now take in the outside reef line until tight. The sail is now reefed and the unused portion of the sail lies in the wishbone cradle lines. Reset the choker line to proper tension for the desired point of sail and sheet in. The task is complete - all from the cockpit and in short order.
6. To shake out the reef, ease the choker, release the sheet and both reef lines and re-hoist the halyard.
7. When sailing off the wind in a Nonsuch, the sail is treated as a jib on a sloop. It should be eased as much as possible without luffing. Subtle changes in sail shape are important to boat speed and fun to experiment with. It is a learning process and enjoyment is found in making the boat perform.
8. When finished sailing, head to windward, release the choker line and halyard. The sail will drop into the cradle lines and the boat can be headed home.