Forward reefing line

[jimmyb]

Having read an artilcle about jiffy reefing at pinnaple sails and the advantage of using a forward reef line over using a reefing cringle at the luff. Basically the advantage stated were quicker therefore safer reefing and a better way to control stresses exurted on the slugs on the lower portion of the sail. My question is does anyone have in there photo inventory a snap shot of what proper rigging of a forward reef line would look like or a description of hardware attachement. I would like to add slugs on the off season and anything to make reefing quicker and safer for the wife and I would be worthwhile.

thanks jimmyb

 

[Stu Jackson]

Figuring it's led back, we use an existing cleat on the boom, run the line up to and thru the tack reef cringle, down to a block at the base of the mast, then to the deck organizer and aft. Makes it a two line reefing system, one for the clew and one for the tack. Double line reefing is very nifty.

 

[justsomeguy]

Reefing diagrams

Will these help?

 

[Manureva]

try this page from the san juan 23 index, it has lots of info on reefing line and systems

http://www3.telus.net/sail/sj23/f_rigging_tips/f05.html

 

[jimmyb]

thanks for the speedy response, very helpful

jimmyb

 

[JohnS]

And always remember to raise the aft of the boom to the the clew reefpoint before lowering the sail and pulling down the tack reefpoint. The other way around can hurt you.

 

[jimmyb]

thanks john

jimmyb