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Double-reefed Mainsail

Phil Robin submits a photo of an experimental double-reefed mainsail for the Thistle, where the boom reefing rig was applied twice with re-wrapping for additional area, creating approximately 90 square feet of sail.

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  • mainsail
  • reefing
  • technical
  • sail design