Rigging the Ezzy Wave with Graham Ezzy

Graham Ezzy gives a comprehensive lecture on rigging the Ezzy Wave. Filmed on the 4.2 2021 Ezzy Wave in Tenerife, Graham explains tips and tricks for better rigging and longer sail life. Note: The Ezzy Wave remains unchanged for 2022. Let us know what you learned in the comments. Chapters 0:00 Intro 0:16 Unroll Sail Without Damaging It 1:46 Insert the Mast Without Damaging the Sail 5:30 The Tack Strap Ruler 6:07 The Ezzy Pulley 6:27 Using a Duotone Power Extension? Switch the Pulley for a D-Ring 6:55 The Perfect Downhaul Threading 8:37 Use the Calibrated rigging gauge for perfect downhaul 10:07 How Much Extension to Use 11:27 Reset the Gauge to the Factory Setting 11:58 When is the Rigging Gauge Not Accurate? 13:07 Rigging Without the Recommended Ezzy Mast 15:30 Setting the Downhaul Using the Gauge 16:30 Tack Strap Tension Is Important 18:30 What to Do with Excess Downhaul Rope 19:05 Why Do the Numbers on Your Boom Not Match the Numbers on Your Sail? 20:54 How to Set the Outhaul with Rigging Chords 23:20 Theory: Outhaul and Downhaul relationship 24:00 Fine-Tuned Rigging: 4 Quadrant Rigging 26:15 Do You Need to Tension the Battens? 28:02 Do You Need to Rinse Your Sail? 28:55 Sunlight is the #1 Killer of Sailcloth 29:30 How to Avoid Damaging the Sail While Removing the Mast 30:38 Best Practices for Rolling Your Sail 32:26 Best Practices for Storing Your Sails 4 Quadrant Rigging: If the sail feels unstable, add more outhaul and downhaul If the sail feels stable, but the sail: has back hand pressure? MORE outhaul. pulls from above your head, feels close to catapulting? MORE downhaul. feels like it is twisting too much and not powerful? LESS downhaul. feels empty on the backhand (like opening a door)? LESS outhaul. More information can be found at: www.ezzy.com