ISLADREAM — Sails and reefing: prepare a controlled manoeuvre
2 November 2026
https://isladream.pages.dev/en/journal/voiles/

Documentary synthesis, without an onboard survey. Adapt decisions to the boat, current manuals and actual conditions.

[ ] Identify the sail, boom and mechanism; keep their manuals.

[ ] Set reduction criteria for the actual boat and crew.

[ ] Allocate lookout, helm, handling and the stop command.

[ ] Check reefing lines, attachments, leads and chafe.

[ ] Practise in calm conditions with a competent person.

[ ] Record defects and resolve them before departure.


Sources & documents
North Sails — How to reef a mainsail
https://www.northsails.com/en-it/blogs/north-sails-blog/how-to-reef-a-mainsail
North Sails — Cruising sail trim
https://www.northsails.com/en-nl/blogs/north-sails-blog/cruising-sail-trim-north-sails-3di-nordac
North Sails — Sail care & maintenance tips
https://www.northsails.com/en-nl/blogs/north-sails-blog/sail-care-maintenance-tips-diy
Seldén — Manual for furling mast type RB/RC, 595-020-E
https://support.seldenmast.com/files/595-020-E.pdf
Seldén — Assembly and operation manuals
https://support.seldenmast.com/en/technical_info/manuals_for_assembly.html
Harken — Rewind winch user manual
https://gallery.harken.com/gallery/f9b57418-74fd-4585-89e8-4679ebe580f2.pdf