Proper use of the Traveler

[SailinJay]

Cam--

Got another first-time poster posting a bunch of spam (post prior to the one above).

[theonecalledtom]

Thanks Jeff for the explanation! I've started to use the traveller over the last year and to adjust the jib sheet lead to try and match wind twist. However the idea of over twisting the jib to spill wind high up and avoid over powering (assuming I understood correctly) was a useful addition for me....

I was also interested in the need to over-tighten leaches with sails that have UV strips. I've noticed this on some of the boats I rent and was wondering if perhaps I was missing some other way to tension the leach without developing that ugly "hook" in the sail. Is there a way around this problem?

Thanks again!

[TwentySeven]

Excellent post, Jefff. I use the traveller more or less as you describe, but you explain it very well and give some additional information and hints to improve trimming. Thanks.