If you see whitecaps ahead, you should be thinking about a reef in the main. Look to where you want to go—if the boats already there are well heeled over, put in a reef. Move the traveler to centerline, and sheet the main on fairly tight. Sail off the wind just enough to keep the sail just filled and have a slight heel. No items Shop now. Toggle navigation. Sailing Accessories Apparel One Design. Live Video Series Schedule. Find a Loft or Consultant. About Us. Books and DVDs. Electronics and Navigation.
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Featured Brands. Multihull Sailor. Gear and Technology. Gather the loose sail bottom and bungee it together so it is not all over the place. Probably cheaper and cleaner to just pick one up on Ebay. Minnie's is also a good source for used sails. John Nantz. Open Slot issue One of the problems with reefing the jib is the slot effect. If the jib is then "reefed" then a couple things happen which are not very good. First, the slot effect declines or disappears, and it doesn't take much for that to happen.
The second thing that happens is the sail plan and the boat becomes will probably become unbalanced causing a problem with the rudder and helm. This latter problem might be able to be mitigated somewhat by reefing the main because it will decrease the wind load on the sails. To examine the last problem, if you look at the center of gravity, so to speak, of the two sail areas, the keel, and the rudder, the cumulative effect is there is a change it moves forward that will affect the helm and probably won't feel right in strong winds.
I agree with a previous comment that the tack and clew would have to properly be reinforced. Another comment is, if you have a hanked-on sail on the Bay, unless it has been replaced in the last few years, it may be blown out. Then check the main out too because it may be in the same condition.
Anchor Down. Jan 4, West Coast. Which brings you full circle, back to the idea that the most cost-effective solution is to get the grommets sewn in to create a new tack and clew. I'd get a line of smaller grommets sewn in to use to bundle the loose skirt of sail and run permanent ties through the grommets, say 18" or so hanging down on each side, and stop-knot them on each side of the grommet. Sure, slot effect is compromised, and the sail will be well-forward, but it seems that will be less of a problem than being seriously over-canvassed.
Stu Jackson. In our 12 years with our C25 on SF Bay, we had two jibs, a and an For additional safety, do not completely let go the jibsheets then begin winding the inhaul. Control the jibsheet tension at all times. Controlling the jibsheet tension also ensures a firmly wound headsail. When you want to let out a reef in the headsail, first wrap the inhaul around a winch two to four times depending on the wind strength.
If the headsails are not of the furling type then you will most likely hank clip them onto the forestay and then raise the sail with the jib halyard. In this case there is no way to furl or reef that sail. Reefing the headsail then means removing the current headsail and raising a smaller one. Under poor weather conditions, the prudent sailor will be clipped into jacklines with a harness. Jacklines are safety lines that run on the deck from forward to aft.
A crew member can clip in and walk to the foredeck and back whilst all the time being attached to the sailboat. As you learn to sail , we sincerely hope that you take note of this sail reefing series as it is very important to your crew, yourself and your vessel.
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