On Tue, 22 Jun 2004 11:19:52 -0400, DSK wrote:


. The issue I have with single line reefing is
that it takes up luff tension first and it can be difficult to get the
clew cringle set out & down hard enough.


Agreed, however if you use a block attached to the clew and tack
grommet, the friction is greatly reduced and the problem of the clew
cringle set is minimized.