Thanks for the input Tom, I'll look into it.

A question for fellow Tuna sailors from a greenhorn: So far i've faired pretty well without a reef-point in some pretty high winds with a ~80% jib. How often do you find yourself reefing your main? Its been 20-30kt nearly daily in the slot this summer and a reef seems prudent. That said I've been able to flatten the sails and let out some sheet with decent control.

Also, I've sailed main only a few times, which I recognizes sails poorly upwind, but seems to make it pretty manageable when its cranking.

just a greenhorn trying to extract some free wisdom

:: Since you don't post where you are I'll assume its in
:: the Bay Area.

:: Try these guys

:: Marchal Sailmakers 510 239-5050

:: Hogin Sails 510 523-4388

:: Both are in Alameda 1/2 mile or so apart.
::
:: :: Any recommendations for an affordable sailmaker to add a
:: :: reef point to a mainsail?
:: ::
:: :: I called a couple of the big sail shops and it looks
:: :: like $200-250 to add a single reef point. Certainly
:: :: reasonable, but interested in saving a few bucks if
:: :: possible.
:: ::
:: :: Thanks!