[quote=
. The apparent wind should be about 90 degrees off the bow so the main can stay sheeted in and fairly flat, ease the traveler down a foot or two, more if it’s really blowing and way out just before you jibe, but do not let the main sheet get slack when the spin is up and pulling. [/quote]


I was following the Beach cats thread but missed this one.

Could someone explain why the traveler should go way out before the jibe? Thanks.