downwind reef

drop 3 ft haylard, winch in reef line, drop another three feet

or

When unexpectedly caught in a 50 knot squall when running with too much sail up, don't even think about trying to reef downwind. Simply release the halyard and turn upwind.

or

with main at 45 degrees release haylard and gybe - watchout for boom and the whole mess droping

of course keep main sheet snug so it does not lasso someone