Jib reefing?

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Steamburn
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Jib reefing?

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Dear Chief,
My jib has 69 sq ft and has a quick dousing system. Does it need to have reefing points?,
Thanks,
Stemburn
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Chief
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Re: Jib reefing?

Post by Chief »

Here is the Reefing Rule regarding Headsails:
Headsails may use roller furling, roller reefing and/or dousing system that can be safely and efficiently
operated from the cockpit or main trampoline.
So a usable dousing system is OK. However, a roller reefing system for headsails can be very convenient. But it is up to you which one works best for your vessel.
NoahColumbus
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Re: Jib reefing?

Post by NoahColumbus »

So, to be sure, I have a 50 sq ft jib, I will have 3 jib sails, I plan on reducing sail area by changing sails to 34 sq ft and then 18 sq ft. OK?
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