I generally leave the reef in if the Queen is along.

I just can't believe that Lisa is that wimpy. How could a woman be married
to you and still need a reef in for "protection"? Mr. Sails is a reef
fanatic when we take OP's out on the boat. Says he doesn't want to
terrorize them. Heck...I say give them the full effect. Either they'll
sail well, or they'll stay home next time. Besides, there's the insuklt
factor. As soon as some people see you reef and ask you why, they think you
think less of them for not being sailors. They will gut it out if you let
them. Of course, I think roller coasters are relaxing, too.

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katysails
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"Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax
and get used to the idea." - Robert A. Heinlein