Oops, haven't visited that forum i a while. As Joe said, practice reefing in good weather. It is really very easy once you have it down, and you will be amazed with how the 26 handles wind with the main reefed, and the working jib flying. We have been out on the Sound with the main reefed and flying the storm jib and hitting 5 to 6 knots with waves breaking over the bow. Its a blast!