During the gybe I loose the main traveller out about 1/2 way.....On the opposite gybe I travel in while she sheets in and hopefully we have completed the gybe enough to be flying the new hull immediately.
Dan, I also sail an F18 and our gybing technique is similar. What is the thinking behind letting out the traveller when gybeing then sheeting it back in again? (I leave it centered and sheeted the whole time, but am always interested in learning new stuff).
I know what you mean about the feeling of a great gybe - the boat seems to carve through and never misses a beat and you are back up on a hull instantly with a big grin
Chris.
