Before unfurling the genoa, make sure all crew are in the cockpit area. Flogging lines and sails can cause very serious injuries.

To set the genoa, bring the boat off the wind on to either port or starboard tack at a wind angle of about 45 degrees apparent. Release the rope clutch on the lazy jib sheet, that is the one on the windward side of the boat.

The roller furling line runs down the starboard side of the deck and leads back to the secondary winch, aft of the helm seat. Take one turn of the furling line around the winch and release the rope clutch.

Whilst one crew member keeps some tension on the roller furling line, a second crew can start to draw out the genoa using the leeward jib sheet. Leave the jib sheet rope, clutch in the locked position, take one turn around the primary winch drum and draw the sail out as far as possible by hand. Now place three turns of the sheet around the drum and lock the free end into the self tailing jaws. Winch the sheet in with the handle until the sail is drawing.

As the genoa is unfurled the furling line is wrapped around the drum at the base of the fore stay. To ensure that the line feeds on to the drum evenly, some tension has to be kept on the furling line.

The loads on sail control lines, particularly in stronger winds, are high. Never attempt to make any alterations without putting the line around a winch first. Always keep hands and fingers well away from the winch drum. Serious injuries can occur if proper care is not taken.