I sail on delta and find reefing when doublehanded as the most optimal setup.Changing #3 to blade is in my limited experience inefficient as I get overwhelmed and can't point well at all.May have something to do with my skills perhaps. I use cunningham as luff reef and flattener takes care of the back. I basicaly copy a 2 line reefer from Harken catalog. This spring I'll try a cheek block on the boom to feed a line for beter control. I asked the same question some time ago without much info -perhaps reef is not needed for a full crew but shorthanded it's sideways or reef.

:: Standard e27 first reef is headboard to the hounds . . .
:: about 4 feet I think. Call Steve at Hogin . . . he can
:: do the mod - 415/523-4388.
::
:: Desperado has a reef in its primary ocean main.
::
:: In 25 years of e27 racing, I've used a reef, racing in
:: the ocean, once . . . with 4 outboard on the rail. Also,
:: for short handed cruising.
::
:: Reefing can redefine handling on the boat when needed .
:: . . but, always change down the jib first.

:: mb
::
::
:: :: Hi -
:: ::
:: :: I am looking to equip the boat for some offshore racing
:: :: and I would like to add a reefing line to the main. I
:: :: was wondering if anyone would have any recommendations
:: :: re: length, section, type of line, etc... or any other
:: :: particular advice on how to set it up (for short-handed
:: :: races)
:: ::
:: :: Much appreciated!
:: ::
:: :: Nat (Elise)