We Reffed at Nationals, and People were Jealous

JD Reddaway describes his experience reefing the mainsail of his Thistle during the windy first day of the 2023 Nationals, demonstrating that reefing provides safety, more sailing opportunities, and faster boat speed. He explains the advantages of reefing and outlines his setup with Evolution Sails.

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• Reefing
• Mainsail
• Evolution Sails
• Nationals
• JD Reddaway