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Vivace Boat Information Book Web Version (BIB) (Rev February 13, 2014)

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Note

Loads on the reef line can be high in strong wind if the sail is not fully luffed

or if crew are not perfectly coordinated in easing the halyard. The mast crew

must be positioned to exert considerable downward force on the reef line.

Reefing Information

The boom and mainsail have provisions for 2 reefs. Each reef line is coiled and hung

from the cam cleat under the boom near the gooseneck.

First reef--green flecked reef line on the starboard side

Second reef--red flecked reef line on the port side

Setting the Reef

The mainsail can be reefed by as few as two experienced hands who are familiar

with the boat. It gets easier with three or more and it is helpful to divide the labor

and make assignments to accomplish the following:

1. Ease, hoist and tail the main halyard.

2. Handle the main sheet.

3. Handle the boom vang from the cockpit. (Standing on the companionway

ladder to stay clear of other crew.)

4. Handle the reef line and Cunningham at the mast.

The procedure:

1. There is no need to uncoil the excess reef line hanging from the boom.

2. Turn to or maintain upwind tack and then hold constant heading

throughout the reefing exercise.

3. Remove the Cunningham from mainsail and hang on mast.

4. Relax the vang to allow the boom to rise slightly during re-hoist (the leech

may tension before the luff if the vang is tight).

5. Fully ease the main sheet to allow mainsail to luff.

6. Ease the main halyard and begin taking in the reef line. The halyard and

mast crew members must coordinate their actions. Ease the halyard

enough to keep the luff slack during reefing to reduce loads on the reef

line.

7. Continue to ease the halyard and take in the reef line until the reefing

cringle on leech is as close to the boom as possible (as shown below). The

crew handling the reef line CANNOT SEE the cringle. The cockpit crew

must coach the mast crew.

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