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Mainsail
Reefing
Diagram
1
st
Reef Point
Bowline
Reefing cringles
Reef Hook
2
nd
Reef Point
Ties
Winch Deck Clutches
Reef lines
Steps to Reefing the Main:
1)
Let wind out of main (head upwind, sheet out or heave-to)
2)
Tension toping lift to stabilize boom
3)
Ease main sheet and boom vang
4)
Ease halyard to desired reef point and hook reef hook into cringle
5)
Re-tension halyard
6)
Tighten associated reefing line until new clew is touching boom and
pulling as new outhaul.
7)
Finally, run ties through mid-sail to secure pocket. Ease/stow jacks.
