___ are small lanyards (strings) attached at reinforced points on the sail fabric.

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___ are small lanyards (strings) attached at reinforced points on the sail fabric.

Reef points are the small lanyards sewn into reinforced spots on the sail. They provide anchor loops for the reefing lines, allowing you to shorten the sail area quickly and securely in strong wind without dropping the sail entirely. The reef points are designed to bear the load of the tightened sail, which is why they’re reinforced. The other terms refer to different sail parts: a tack is the forward lower corner, a clew is the rear lower corner, and battens are the rigid strips that shape the sail.

Reef points are the small lanyards sewn into reinforced spots on the sail. They provide anchor loops for the reefing lines, allowing you to shorten the sail area quickly and securely in strong wind without dropping the sail entirely. The reef points are designed to bear the load of the tightened sail, which is why they’re reinforced. The other terms refer to different sail parts: a tack is the forward lower corner, a clew is the rear lower corner, and battens are the rigid strips that shape the sail.

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