But you know that. Still, it's often worked for me usually with a preventer(sometimes, not,...). But when the wind builds and you need to reef, or you're already reefed, the main isn't as easy to work with as a roller furling jib.

Tough call. But you and your partner made it across a big stretch of coast that needs to get behind you before you can start to enjoy some warmer temperatures. Good going. I enjoy your updates.