Roger Long wrote:
This has got to be the way to do it for roller jibs or other headsails
you don't need to detach for quick sheet changes. With the trick I've
been trying to dredge out of my memory, it is very clean.

http://home.maine.rr.com/rlma/Strider0603.htm#sheet

The clump of rope (which will be smaller with the actual sheets) could
still give you a good rap on the noggin but it actually pads the
hardware in the corner of the sail. Knots right at the clew should
also be less painful than bowline knots which can pick up some extra
flick speed due to the slack.

The bowline has stood the test of time (about 300 years), it is easy to
untie, unless you're an idiot, and if the problem is one of catching on the
standing rigging, just put thin nylon tubing over the lower part of the
standing rigging concerned. A sharp tug and the nylon spins, releasing the
knot.

Dennis.