I don't reef any less, either!
I'm too old for that. It blows too hard. I drop my main. It blows harder, I go in!
I have a monster main which I can de-power well, up to a point, anyways. The blade is indestructible and I discovered in 30 knots I can point 65deg with it up alone. That's enough to start & retire. Tried reefing my main (incorrectly) on a cruise and tore a grommet. I always said I'll never reef. My tombstone will read,
HE REEFED
Swiped from Sailing Anarchy!
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