[quote=Wolfman]Don't let the main traveler slam accross when you Gybe! Proper technique is that you grab the falls of the main sheet as you are crossing through downwind. As you get close to downwind the tension goes off of the main so you grab the falls and throw the traveller across to the other side before the main is able to carry the sail to the other side and slam against the stops. This is a much safer way to do it otherwise the impact of the mainsheet blocks, boomlet or traveler can really injure you. Not to mention it is bad for the equipment. It is a bit tricky the first couple of times you do it to time it right but it gets much easier and less stressful once you get the hang of it. It's also one reason many people prefer to tack when given a choice.[/quote]
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