Sail miss formed when reefed

[Stu Jackson]

Thanks Stu;

I can see I'll have to research that because the only way I know how to reef is entirely on deck. First I have to go to the mast to put the reef clew on the hook. Both my reefing lines must be tightened at the mast as well. And then there are the reef ties. So, with my system, virtually nothing can be accomplished from the cockpit. Which is why I choose normally to reef at the dock.

Doug, yes, of course, you need to have all your lines run abck to the cockpit.

 

[bffatcat]

reefing under way

One trick I use that has not been mentioned is to have a hook on both sides so you can always reef from the weather side. Nice u tube link on how to reef by Joe