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Before furling, make sure all crew are in the cockpit area.

The genoa should be furled before lowering the mainsail. With the boat 45 degrees off the wind, feed the roller furling line around the secondary winch, leave the rope clutch in the locked position and have a crew member stand by. Take the tension off the jib sheet rope clutch by winching in, release the clutch lever fully and start to ease out the sheet until the sail flogs, at the same time winch in on the roller furling line and the sail will start to furl away. Keep just enough tension on the sheet so the sail furls neatly but not too much effort is placed on the furling winch. Coil the excess line away.

 
 
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