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What are reef points used for?
A
Reduce the draft if the boat runs aground
B
Reduce the area of a sail
C
Keep the sail taut in light airs
D
Increase the strength of the mast
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🔍 Key Concepts

• Reefing a sail and what conditions you would do it in • How changing sail area affects a boat in strong vs light winds • The purpose of the small ties or grommets sewn in horizontal rows across a mainsail

💭 Think About

• When would a skipper want less sail up instead of more? Think about wind strength and control of the boat. • What part of the sail do these points affect: the depth, the height, or something else? • Picture what happens to the sail’s shape when these points are tied in—does the sail get bigger, smaller, or tighter for light wind?

✅ Before You Answer

• Identify whether reef points are located on the hull/keel, the mast, or on the sail cloth itself. • Decide if their main job is about area of sail presented to the wind or about supporting the mast or hull. • Ask yourself which option best fits heavy weather seamanship and safe handling in strong winds.