I like the windsurfing sails idea too, but it's not gonna pass "code" per the rules of reefing with watertribe. Though I will most likely try them out anyway. A pair of 8.0 sails should do the trick I'd think. I'm gonna have to find out a way to make a roller reefing main, and I'd like to use windsurfing masts, (which I got plenty of) .
I'm gonna have to get that book too .......
I haven't read the rules for the FC but,if you have two sails and remove one that seems like that would be a 50% reef.
you'd might think so but .....
according to the dang rules it doesn't fly ....
I'll go did them up and share them.
(thanks crazyrussian, I robbed this from your post on watertribe)
link to watertribe reefing thread Here are the current rules:
Reduction of Sail Area All sailing boats must have methods for reducing sail area while underway.
All boats with sails over 1 sq. m. must have a practical, tested means of reducing sail area for strong wind. Sail reduction must be possible while under way in rough water, without causing loss of control or stability, or other danger to the crew.
Boats must be able to reduce sail area in increments of not more than 25% of total working sail area, by any of the following means: Slab/jiffy reefing, zippered panels, roller reefing, lowering/furling/removing one sail in multiple-sail rigs, or replacing one sail with a smaller one in multiple-sail rigs.
A storm sail that is set in place of the mainsail is allowed but does not qualify in meeting the above sail reduction rules.
It must be possible to reduce sail area to 60% of total working sail or less. The boat must be balanced, controllable and able to sail efficiently to windward under the reduced sail plan. Sailboat crews may be required to demonstrate sail reduction techniques during pre-race equipment check.
Exception: Boats with under 4 sq. m. (43 sq. ft.) total sail area may elect to have only one reef which reduces sail by not less than 20% of total area, but are encouraged to adhere to the general standards as above.
