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Step-by-step recommendations "for for one person to reef the gaff-headed mainsail from one position, as quickly and easily as possible and with the least scope for error."
[Classic Marine, Woodbridge, Suffolk, the UK]
Diagram and explanation of two methods of rigging reefing mainsail reefing lines to the cockpit.
[San Juan 23 Internet Fleet, USA]
A walk-through of jiffy-reefing the mainsail.
[SailNet, 2 March 2002]
Tips on how to avoid catching the battens as you raise the sail and avoid chafe from the lazy jacks. Includes a diagram of a lazy jack system.
[Jasper & Bailey Sailmakers, Newport, RI, USA]
Step-by-step reefing procedures on a Wayfarer dinghy are an example for all small cruising boats.
[Open Boat Cruising, UK]
This company makes a continuous shock cord sail tie system that stows alongside the boom and can be pulled up around the sail when furled. Comes as a kit. The Sail Jockey is not shown on the company′s website, but rather in the 80-page catalog they produce about their services and a variety of sail handling equipment they sell.
[SailCare, Ford City, PA, USA]
Full-length battens and low-friction sliders for external- or internal-track masts.
[Bainbridge International Inc., Canton, MA, USA]
A carbon fiber composite or painted aluminum boom, that accommodates the entire flaked mainsail and battens for neatness and low windage. Can be operated from the cockpit. Hood Spars has been purchased by Formula Spars.
[Hood Spars, Burnham on Crouch, Essex, UK]
Wide range of mainsail furling gear, including those for fully-battened mains, with interesting "articles" explaining how different items work and where they are appropriate.
[Harken USA, Pewaukee, WI, USA]
This company makes pre-fab or custom lazyjack kits and sells them by mail. The lazyjacks help keep the sail on top of the boom when lowered. The Sail Cradle is not shown on the company′s website, but rather in the 80-page catalog they produce about their services and a variety of sail handling equipment they sell. Also sells topping lift kits.
[SailCare, Ford City, PA, USA]
The old sailor′s query of when do you reef sails has the answer: the first time you think of it.
Bruce Van Sant
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