"-4- Steer up while pulling in the traveller to get the last bit of power pushing me around the corner"

Wouter and all...When I tack I put the sheet in my steering hand so that as I push the helm down the sheet is eased at the same time. This is the opposite of what Wouter is doing in his point 4.

The reason for this is that as the boat turns through the first half of the tack its rotation causes the apparent wind to go aft. So easing the sheet actually maintains better sail trim and drive through the tack. In light air the effect is greater than in strong wind. Just try it and let us know what you find.