jiffy reefing - A method of lowering the sail in sections so that it can be reefed quickly.
Jiffy reefing: This is a way to make the mainsail smaller by partially lowering it, tying or reefing the lower slack part of the sail onto the boom through gromets (holes in the sail) called reefing points.
jiffy reefing - A fast method of reefing, where the reef that is tied in. Lines pull down the luff and the leech of the sail, reducing its area.
jigger mast - The mizzen mast of a yawl or dandy.
Jiffy reefing - A fast method of reefing. Lines pull down the luff and the leech of the sail, reducing its area.
On a cutter this is the forward most sail, as opposed to staysail located between the jib and the main. jibe: also gybe; changing from one tack to the other when sailing downwind. jiffy reefing: a fast method of reefing.
Slab reefing Also points reefing, and sometimes jiffy reefing. Reduces the area of the mainsail by partially lowering the sail and resecuring the new foot by tying it to the boom with points, or light lines attached to the sail.
line that leads from the lower aft end of the jib sail to the cockpit and controls the angle at which the sail is set [Top of Page] [Bottom of Page] jibstay The forward stay (forestay or headstay) on which the jib is hoisted jiffy reefing ...
 See also: Reefing, Boat, High, Set, Cleat
  
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