But the info I've seen from Prindle warns about doing anything that might bend/fold/mutilate the dolphin striker (since it's the "spine" of the boat, so to speak). Have you ever heard any problem in this regard?

Also, regarding looping around the mast, my thought was that I'd keep the line in my tramp pouch and tie (or fast clip) it on at the time of capsize. Is that too ambitious to think that could be done quickly?

Thanks for the info so far!

Kevin