Ready to go Sailing

• Tune rig for the conditions. See page on DF-95 tuning.
• Make sure batteries are charged.
• Make sure stern plug is inserted.
• Tape control hatch with electrical tape. Start with aft side of the hatch and work forward (sides next and forward edge last).
• Tighten backstay to your mark.
• Turn on transmitter.
• Turn on receiver (on the boat).
• Launch boat and go sailing!

After Sailing

• Turn off receiver (on boat).
• Turn off transmitter (controller).
• Rinse boat with fresh water. Salt water is very corrosive, especially to metal parts.
• Drain boat
• Release backstay to release rig tension, but not so much that rig falls out of the boat!
• Open control hatch so interior can dry.
• Even later:
• Recharge batteries for next opportunity to sail!
• once at home, I will ease the sheets too.