what's a good analogy for reefing?

[Scott T-Bird]

It took me a while to get that one about the double lobotomy. Either, I need one, or yours didn't work. I'm worried about woodster because he seems to understand you.

 

[Daveinet]

Put the sail up to downshift and down to upshift. Perfect analogy(?) Sorta like sitting in the stands, parking in the driveway and driving on the parkway.

No, I was not referring to reefing, but rather sail draft. Deeper draft is like shifting to a lower gear, because you are running out of horsepower/wind so you downshift.

 

[Kermit]

I'm worried about woodster because he seems to understand you.

Im with you, Scott. I don't always understand me, either. Maybe Woodster can help.

 

[shemandr]

How about this: "First gear, it's all right. Second gear, Lean right. Third gear, Hang on tight!"

 

[the_alpine]

I always sing a song I heard:
"Listen to Mike, or you'll be sailing your coffin
he gives great advice, so reef early reef often!"