No reef points?

[cub21rak]

I was looking at my main in the backyard today and seen there are no reef points on it. If I'm wanting to use less sail should I leave some of the main rolled around the boom?

[pmcco]

that is what i had to do on my Helsen 22.
Patrick

[cub21rak]

Did you reef that way often? Did it cause any damage to the main? Would it cause damage if done often?

[pmcco]

The Helsen was 35 years old with the original mail sail so I was not to concerned about it but it was a pain to reef and would not be good for the sail. I think bwy could put so reef points in it for you or any loft. I was going to do that and don't think it was to expensive.
Patrick

[cooperstownsailor]

I usually wrap the Main around the boom a few times on my MacGregor 25. I lose the vang but the reduction in main compensates for the lack of flattening the sail.

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