Hi Eric,

I knot the end of the main sheet to the end of the traveller sheet. Keep the main sheet as short as possible (e.g. there is no main sheet outside the pulley, (traveller fully open), if the sail and boom just touching the shrouds). You should be able to keep the sheet on board with your foot.

And keep your feet close, it looks not only better. If you keep tension on the main sheet, you have quite a stable stand. Wear sailing boots with anti skid bottom. I never trusted in foot straps and used it, but other people do.

Cheers,

Klaus