The Nautical Encyclopedia
Patterson’s Illustrated Nautical Encyclopedia — Howard Patterson, 1891

Reef Points

Sea Terms

The short cordage on the reef bands used to tie up the sail in reefing. Reef points are often referred to as nettles.

Gaffsail, with reef-bands, reef-points and cringles named
Gaffsail, with reef-bands, reef-points and cringles named
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