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Reefing the sail is typically done during high wind conditions, docking, and beaching.
Reduction of sail size helps with control, reducing sail luffing, speed, and chance of
tipping over.
To reef the sail, pull in on the furling line until you have re-gained comfortable control of
the sail. Remember to place the furling line in the cleat on the A-Frame, or the sail will
unroll whenever you pull in on the mainsheet.
Shown above are examples of two different reefed positions. Keep in mind that the
higher the wind, the more the sail should be reefed. Also, for best performance, adjust
the reefing position so that the mast float faces forward.
To get the sail to its original size,
uncleat the furling line and pull in on
the mainsheet to unroll the sail.
REEFING THE SAIL
