bbaysaylr wrote:
Was also wondering how you manage main sail reefing, with the standard Hobie halyard or some other system. I just acquired a Getaway and dream of trying the Everglades Challenge some day.
I had reefing grommets and sail reinforcements added by Quantum Sails. I tie a 6' pigtail to the halyard, and thus can still clip it in the fork on the mast. I roll up the sail to the 3rd batten and tie everything off. I use the standard downhaul line and hook the main block in the added reefing point on the sail.
It's a nice setup, I can solo sail in some pretty high wind, and it's actually faster than leaving the full sail up. I get a better, flatter sail shape and lose the pressure high on the mast.