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5. Roll the excess mainsail and tie it to the
boom using sail ties through the reefing
eyes. Make sure that there is enough
tension in the luff by pulling on the main
halyard, and re-tension the kicker.
Strong wind sailing can be the best fun of all, so become familiar with the
reefing systems and get back out there!
HINT
The jib is a very effective strong wind sail area because it is low down and
maintains a balanced helm. So slab reef before you lose the jib – it’s more fun
for the crew!