Tunas handle pretty well, even when you do have it all up. - Most of the fleet don't have reef points, and do fine in up to 25-30kts.

But when you have friends along who don't enjoy the spray of water in the face and looking down at the water every now and then, a reef is the way to go. It definitely allows you to sail more safely and more in control.

And when you want to serve wine and cheese on a windy day, just go with the jib, or main alone.

Have fun

James

:: 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!