The Traveler

Instructional Sailing Video. Discuss this video and anything sailing on my forum anything-sailing.com
Small video describing what is the traveler on a sailboat, what it does and how it works.

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• traveler
• giulietta
• sail
• vela
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[ppconsultant]

I have, but I don't have the time...

Its easier to talk than to write (eheheh)

Want to write it for me?

[mclight81]

all of your videos are so informative. Please keep up the good work. I sail San Juan 21's here in the US. I will direct everyone I know to check out your videos. As an engineer I really appreciate your approach and method of explanation.

Thanks

[Nimbly]

Have you ever considered writing a book?

[sirrealism]

This is the first time I've heard such a good explanation about why sail twist is important. The difference in angle of incidence versus wind speed makes sense to me now.

Great job!

[DaveWhiteInYoFace]

Well done!

[ToSeeTheSea]

You nailed it. You said nothing that wasn't true, kept it simple and hinted about some of the finer points or exceptions to the rule that can be used in some situations. A great instructional video. Well done.

[YachtSalesWestCanada]

Awesome video. Very well produced. I highly recommend this video to any sailors looking to achieve the best potential of their cruising yachts.

[edwardkiernan]

I understood everything, except the last part saying the "arm" is shorter when the traveller is moved to lee side, thus reducing heeling. I understand the line from the traveler to the boom is shorter, but how does that reduce heeling? Also, can't you depower the sail (and thus reduce heeling) by moving the traveler to windward, while letting out the main sheet to keep the same angle of attack? I was told this is a "fisherman's reef" that works by allowing twist in the head of the sail.

[skipiwithani]

Thank you for making it a lot easier to understand. I'm looking forward to practicing with it tonight.

[sscrewcaptain]

Gui is this you?

[SoonToBeFluff]

i love all the teaching videos from ppconsultant...i have been sailing tiny boats for some time but i have never had the basic concepts so usefully explained. As i have just bought another (but new) sailboat (for the first time --usually i have gotten second, third, fourth hand boats mostly practically or even free) --this time i really want to sail it with understanding...so many thanks...