Dec 28, 2024 · For reefing, I have permanently installed main clew and tack reefing lines, then add ties through the grommets at my leisure. A roller furling jib can interfere with mast raising …

Jun 28, 2024 · My O''day 35 has reefing lines that run from the boom, through the reefing clew to the end of the boom, and through the boom to a cam cleat on the boom at the gooseneck.

Mar 29, 2004 · Reefing before the sails load up beyond their intended wind range is an important part of good seamanship. Simply put, reefing is the art and practice of reducing sail area. …

Oct 2, 2024 · -1st and 2nd reefing lines are run from the gooseneck to a turning block at foot of mast through clutches on starboard cabin top using the right hand (outboard) winch. There is …

May 29, 2003 · Slab reefing is a variant of the traditional reefing that has been used for centuries. The innovation with slab reefing is that all of the loads are taken a tack reef cringle and at a …

Jun 18, 2012 · The race boat however, well it's reefing system involves having two main sails and putting up the right one to start with. Alternatively we have a double line system.

Sep 11, 2007 · The reefing line coming up out of the boom goes through the reefing clew only and then down to the boom. If you lead it in the spiral, as shown in the second image, you won't be …

Jan 10, 2014 · I want to rig my main with single-line reefing for the first two reefing points. My original thought was to put blocks on the sail at the reefing cringles. I wasn't to keen on the …

Feb 18, 2014 · Single line reefing can work well, you just need to reduce the friction. The greatest source of friction is from having a double braid line going through the cringles on the sail.

Nov 2, 2015 · I just took the ASA 206 instructor certification course for Advanced Coastal Cruising. The instructor had us demonstrate and teach how to reef the main downwind. It was …