Quote:
Originally Posted by AllThumbs
Unless I don't understand the use of the traveler, it seems to me that when reaching you could have the traveler way out to leeward, and then have the sail sheet short. An accidental jib would then be limited by the length of the main sheet. Maybe this is not how a traveler works, and I am sure this is not what a traveler is intended to do, but thought maybe this would be another advantage of the traveler....maybe not.Eric
|
Oh I see what you are thinking now. I can see how that would make sense in theory. Several reasons why in reality it is not an issue.
1. The traveler only lets you set the boom maybe 20 degrees off the center of the boat.
2. If you are running you will have the boom approaching 70 degrees or more off the center line.
3. Running you will want the main sheet loose to catch some wind
4. Your mostly only concerned about a jibe on a run. Unless you fall asleep at the wheel.
5. I don't think most folks move the traveler to leeward when reaching most of the time. Something about sail shape. Maybe in a stiff breeze to de-power the sail.
Good visualization but the traveler will not help with jibe prevention.