Reefing C22 Main Sail

[Carl_IN_TX]

Has anyone written up a step-by-step for reefing a C22 mailsail? Or perhaps a photo or two to post? I have an original mainsail with one set of reef points.

Thanks
Carl

[Gus]

I use the jiffy reefing system in my boat. It uses one cheek block and some cleats. This might help.

Gus

http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f11 ... -4424.html

[Carl_IN_TX]

Yes that helps. I have reefed once but did it wrong. After looking at how jiffy reefing is supposed to be set up, I have all the hardware on the boom. The strap eye, small block and jam cleat are there. All I need are two pieces of dacron line.

Sometimes the Texas wind can go from 5 knots to 20 when a fall cool front blows through! Better be ready!

Thanks,
Carl

[Gus]

Yeah, I reef quite often when the wind picks up. I usually reef in the morning before heading out. Its easier to let go a reef than trying to reef on heavy winds, in my opinion.