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Reefing • Leaving Your Boat
■ Reefing
A sail may be partially furled before you resume
sailing. This is known as reefing.
Many sailors find it helpful to place marks on
the foot of the sail so that they can reef to a
variety of predetermined jib sizes. This allows
marks to be placed on the jib lead tracks or toe
rail so that lead block position can be changed
to correspond to the reefed jib.
Your system is provided with a "locking" device
that can be used to lock the unit while reefed or
when leaving the boat unattended at the dock or
mooring. To lock the unit in a reefed or furled
configuration, align the holes in the bottom of
the drum and basket and insert a shackle or pin.
Use of the lock removes tension from the furl-
ing line and prevents accidental release of the
line which could expose a full sized genoa to
heavy winds.
Use of the lock while reefed requires that you
go onto the foredeck after reefing and again
before the sail can be reefed further or unreefed.
Since one purpose of a reefing system is to
allow you to change sail size while remaining in
the safety of the cockpit, many people will
choose not to use the locking device. Use of the
locking device is not required during reefing.
Sails are generally reefed to balance the boat
and to reduce heeling moment. Sails may also
be reefed to improve visibility or to slow the
boat while sailing in congested areas or while
entering or leaving harbors.
■ Leaving Your Boat
When furling prior to leaving your boat in the slip or
on the mooring, be sure that you get a tight furl and
to continue furling the system until the sheets wrap
around the rolled sail two or three times. Some
people like to secure the sail with shock cord or
sail ties. Be sure to securely cleat the furling line
to a standard horn cleat.
You may also lock your system by aligning the
holes in the bottom of the drum and the basket
and inserting a shackle or padlock.
Be sure that mooring lines are not placed across the
furling line where they may cause chafe.
June 1999
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