Nothing clever there Paul, just practice. I do make sure that the sheet is clear before a gybe though. Also the sheets are very free running and just the right length. As soon as I let go, the spin will fly out enough that as I gybe, the sheets at the clew clear the forestay but don't fly beyond the luff of the kite. Then when I sheet in on the new side there're no problems with the kite wrapping or the sheet fouling on the forestay.

re-reading that I sound so superior! - I don't mean to be though, I was just trying to explain it! - sorry.

Actually, I guess that what I'm trying to get over is that if you set the boat up right there's nothing difficult about a smooth gybe (or hoist or snuff).