sailboat rigging for beginners #3 reefing the mainsail

beginner series for sailboat and yacht rigging, learn how standing rigging and running rigging works on modern day cruiser yachts, includes demonstration of mainsail reefing
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[@rabukan5842]

I find explanations on the boat usually don't let new guests or crew enjoy as much because they can't see the big picture, and they are struggling to learn all the information, so they don't get into the actually sailing. These videos eliminate all the mystery and confusion of the fundamentals and help all to take part in the actual joy of sailing. Thanks for such detailed videos. You are an excellent teacher as you took the complex and made it all simple, and entertaining.

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

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[@fabienh3943]

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[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

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[@kubotaman100]

At first I didn't think I would like the 3D animations for explaining. They ended up being ideal, seeing the lines run around the boat is perfect. Super helpful for a newby sailor trying to get his boat prepared to single hand.

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

Thanks so much... Fair winds, keep us updated on your progress

[@paulb9670]

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[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

great comments, thanks so much. Thanks for watching and taking the time to add your positive feedback

[@obiwanfisher537]

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[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

greetings and thank you so much for the great and encouraging comments. Hope you get sailing soon... new video will be released soon, with extra links in the description, your suggestion is appreciated...

[@josephlai9759]

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[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

No, thank you... your comments make all the work worth it, much appreciated

[@peterstewart1859]

This is exceptionally well done. Clear. Easy to follow. Great visuals. Thank you.

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

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[@gusestrella]

Wow - these series are must have for beginners ! I love the simplicity and pace on these. Great series and hope continues on these basic concepts that take so Long to get grounded on.

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

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[@alanbadenhorst8235]

Absolutely brilliant videos for any sailor or someone who’d like to learn the terms and basics of how sailing should work….well done

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

Thanks Alan, much appreciated and thanks for watching

[@salty8752]

New to this channel, and I’m impressed. I have watched dozens of videos, and this one is superior to them. Simple, concise, and informative. Please keep up the great work.

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

such great comments, thanks so much... working hard on our next video

[@Pablo-ob7hm]

As usual - Excellent !

[@angelofgod8783]

Dude you have no idea how helpful this is to beginners. Running rigging is the most confusing at the start.

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

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[@angelofgod8783]

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[@warluv]

Fantastic,now I know what all these sailing channels are on about when they talk about lines,reefing and so on. A great big well done is deserved for this....thx

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

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[@user-zd4nf2ot6o]

I have a lot more respect for sailors after watching this vid!

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

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[@brianhennessy5166]

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[@palfab962ify]

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[@allancouceiro9905]

Excellent tutorials, thanks mate. Shows exacrly what I wanted to know, and the graphics are very clear, as is the explanation.

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

much appreciated, thank you for your kind comments

[@johnny_123b]

Best explanation I could find

[@TheMrGixxer]

Finally I got it ! Thanks guys very nice video !

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

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[@islamabouelata6575]

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[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

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[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

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[@blackchisel97]

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[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

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[@coastlineguardianscic8370]

Spot on, excellent tutorial. Thank you 👍

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

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[@jasonarapol8895]

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[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

Hi, that's great to hear, thank you

[@stevenwalker232]

Great job and explanation!

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

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[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

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[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

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[@Utilisateurpasvalide]

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[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

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[@andrewlibberton7561]

At last a coherent description of a reefing system!

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

ah, thanks so much, fantastic feedback and a great start to the weekend

[@jeanlouischaumel1293]

Cette série d'animations est remarquable. Bravo pour les graphistes et pour le réalisateur de l'ensemble. ..... un clin d’œil du Québec, Canada

[@erkanpartal2560]

This is excellent. Thanks for the clear tutorial.

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

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[@Relay300]

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[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

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[@dtek-Otto]

Great Video, fantastic presentation and very good explained! Thank you!

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

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[@24hourtravellers]

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[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

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[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

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[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

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[@furiousfelicia5751]

These are great, gives you a mental image of the entire process, like a map.

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

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[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

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[@colorocko1]

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[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

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[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

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[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

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[@ZeffyZ]

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[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

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[@stevebrown9181]

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[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

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[@stevedavies2712]

excellent video; love the way you clearly explain and draw the sequence. Creates a nice 'memory stack'

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

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[@Samsrm_]

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[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

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[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

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[@GTRJASON77]

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[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

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[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

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[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

Thank you for taking the time to add such a positive review, much appreciated

[@mymobile5014]

Well I just been asking a rigger what certain parts were on my boat. I knew what the tell tails were but was surprised to find backup tell tails for use in a storm. Now I know that they are actually reef ties!!! I am a proper newb so this is fabulous learning for me.

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

😂😂 that's awesome, when I did my first course, I didn't even know you could reef a sail

[@pieterarts5522]

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[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

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[@Invertatude]

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[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

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[@AfricanFlightStar]

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[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

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[@wallacegrommet9343]

Thank you thank you thank you! I have been searching in vain for a simple tutorial video on reefing for years. Yours is excellent.

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

Thanks Wallace, so glad to hear you enjoyed the video

[@johnsonrob]

Best tutorials I have seen - esp for forgotten skills and knowledge

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

😊 great comments to start the weekend off, thanks again

[@timhodge9154]

Thank you, going on a course before spring, just buying a boat now and you have swept the fog away from the basics of operating a sail boat brilliantly.

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

Thanks Tim, amazing feedback. Exciting times ahead for you, wish you well

[@LocoCoyote]

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[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

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[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

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[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

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[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

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[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

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[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

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[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

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[@TheSmartodd]

I've always learned best from these kind of CBTs (computer based training). The speed and detail is excellent - well done.

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

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Very well explained and excellent diagrams

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

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[@farqfarq2225]

Excellent

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

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[@Kathleensailorgirl]

Great tutorial and animation , I have sailed since childhood on small boats up to a 68ft. Schooner, everything was old school No winches or furling. I would love to sail now with these advantages. Thank you for sharing this great series ⛵️⛵️

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

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[@leonardofurtado3468]

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[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

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[@JoshuaClarkeOk]

I'm getting back into sailing after not having a boat for a while, going from toppers / lasers / hawk 20 to an Eygthene 24 1/4 ton, this is the single best resource i've found so far on brushing up on my knowledge, and excellent with the visuals. Thank-you so much for a great resource.

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

Hi Joshua, thank you so much for your kind comments, much appreciated, good luck sailing forward

[@hermannfernandespais7317]

Very well done, thanks a lot!

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

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[@cherrypickerguitars]

So enjoying these! It’s 25 yrs since I’ve sailed. I began at 12 yrs old in 1969 on Lake Muskoka in Ontario Canada, in an 11’ Moth scow. Then it was a 28’ Jeanneau on Lake Erie, then the Abbott 24’, then a 38’ C&C on Lake Huron and Georgian Bay. I also did a couple of delivery trips from the Great Lakes to the Caribbean for Kanter Yachts when they were in their original yard. Now I’m retired, and moving to Canada’s west coast where I’ll be shopping for a new used boat, hopefully a 40’ Island Packet. I’ll be living aboard. It’s a bit like riding a bike, but I really need “refreshing”, so thanks a lot! (the “heave to” lesson was fabulous!) Peace

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

thanks so much for your great comments... hope everything works out for you, keep us updated...

[@esling77]

Ty great help. Confident ro practice now.

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

massive thanks, much appreciated

[@bramsrockhopper3377]

Just finished watching the first three in this series. Wonderful stuff. I’ve never sailed even once in my life, and now never will due to disability, but I learnt a lot about sailing as a child from the wonderful Arthur Ransome. These videos really brought everything into focus though, and it’s something I wish I could have seen working before! I still enjoy being able to join in on sailing conversations...and now I can imagine things so much more clearly. Thank you 👍

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

Thank you for sharing and adding such positive comments, much appreciated

[@Alsatiagent]

I don't know if this might apply to you but many cities have small sailboats boats outfitted for use by people with disabilities. Swallows and Amazons was one of my childhood favourites as well!

[@bramsrockhopper3377]

@@Alsatiagent thanks so much for the reply. I don’t think I’d ever be able to, but it would be interesting to see the kind of accessibility features they might have. I’ll look up some videos on that lol 👍 cheers

[@vigalway]

Brilliant .

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

thank you, much appreciated

[@ChristianBiker777]

Excellent teaching content!

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

amazing comments, thank you so much

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

@@ChristianBiker777 very generous of you, thanks so much. I have just quit my job 5 days ago and getting ready to move to our boat. Now that I have some time on my hands, we will try figure out what direction we want to go and start to consider things such as the website and channel content. You can mail me so I have your contact on hand... [e-mail]

[@Jeffstepheson]

Well done.

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

thank you, much appreciated

[@marting3614]

excellent video - thank you very much

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

excellent comments, thank you very much :)

[@G11713]

Attaching reef crinkle securely reef hook requires some magic.

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

a lot of swearing also helps :)

[@abdulkkhan5095]

Fantastic

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

thank you, very much appreciated

[@Zoltarswim]

This is a fantastic video. Wel Gadaan!

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

lekker dankie, much appreciated

[@AdventuresInParadise]

Wow, what an excellent video!

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

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[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

thanks so much for your positive comments

[@sailingwiththeerros9139]

I just watched 1 to 3. Invaluable and dare i say it- so many sailors don't use the kicker as its intended for. Thanks for the lessons..

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

ah, thanks so much for your time and amazing comments... I have to agree about the kicker

[@fakiirification]

The right time to reef is when you first think about it. see a squall on the horizon? put a reef in. sleeping under sail with a newbie on watch? put a reef or two in, just in case. etc etc.

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

agreed, we spend all of our night sailing and extended passages, reefed, usually to second reef. makes no difference in speed, just added comfort and peace of mind

[@garyhawkesford2253]

Excellent Thankyou all 😁

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

thanks so much, great feedback

[@ysesq]

excellent

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

thank youuuuu

[@brianlintonjones]

Great animation, just one point before you raise the boom after you ease the boom vang, I was taught to ease the mainsail so it de powers the mainsail and allows the boom to be raised more easily., I did not see that process, and if you agree you may want to add that sequence into your next update. I think you have done a fantastic piece of educational skills training with this and congratulate you. Cheers

[@finnsailing69]

Thanks for this info! I was wondering why my mainsail had holes in it 😂

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

😂 as long as it's not other holes and tears, much appreciated

[@runemrick]

I noticed on Emerald Steel, they mention always going to the second reef at night, whether they need it or not. I also notice Delos doesn't like anyone leaving the cockpit alone at night. It's good to see the mechanics of what's being done. A very nice set of videos.

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

regarding the Delos example, this is something all sailing schools should teach and all crews should adhere to... as far as going to second reef at night, the Pardeys always followed some great procedures to take care of boat and crew and always sailed with a kind of "what if" mentality. Their books contain some wonderful tips on safe sailing and how to extend the life of equipment and ensure safety of crew, including putting a reef in at night and waking up crew should it be necessary to leave the cockpit. thanks for your great comments

[@runemrick]

@@searchingforcoconuts2248 Thank you for your videos. I'm pretty land locked, but my grandfather was a captain. Recently, well, somethings and people aren't what and who I thought. Everything's gone, but now, anything's possible. I'm very much thinking of heading back to the coast. I was supposed to sail with a friend this fall, but it's been a strange year and like everyone's everything, it fell through. Maybe this summer.

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

@@runemrick here's to 2021

[@cmorgan4515]

Excellent block of instructions is always if the book is not out when is it coming out thank you again

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

wow, thanks so much

[@doneddy2204]

Very good, I wasn’t sure how you were able to change outhauls on the reefed sails

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

Thanks for watching and adding such amazing comments, much appreciated

[@juanistella8469]

Great vid, thank you. Perhaps you shoul mention that, for riffing, it is needed to point your bow towards the wind, in order to "unload" the sail. Either that or, better, release the tension on your main sail sheet. Then, it would be something like this: release main sheet, tense the lift, release the vang, releas slowly the halyard of the main sail, insert the ring in the hook of the goosneck, then tense back the mail halyard, tense the riff sheet, release the lift and tense the vang. Finaly, tense the main sheet in order to re-trim the main sail... Sorry for my english. Greatings from Argentina!

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

thanks for your input, much appreciated

[@lfp2906]

Great set of videos foir beginners.. Could you do a video on rigging / operating a spinaker?

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

thanks for the feedback and the suggestion, will definitely look into that

[@renacido19]

Buen video

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

gracias 😃

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Thank you soooo much

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

much appreciated, thank you

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[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

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[@jaycobb2413]

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[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

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[@Newit2]

Us sparks couldn't rig a raffle nice job Mister

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Good 😃😁

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

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[@epicnavigator]

What an amazing and accurate explanation! What program do you use for the animation?

[@searchingforcoconuts2248]

thanks so much, I use Blender... www.blender.org