So far the couple times I've had my boat out I've just left the traveller in the centerline. Being the noob that I am, can anyone explain what moving the traveller does for the boat going upwind/downwind? Does it help power up or depower the boat in the various positions?
Thanks!
YES the traveler can be and is your best method of dowering your cat (besides reefing a sail). If you are overpowered you can travel out a few inches to a foot or so. you wont point as high but you wont heel as much (esp in a puff). there are other items that should also be done to depower like tighten down and outhauls and reduce mast rotation... but the traveler is the most noticeable
