It has been on my mind since becoming an H16 sailor this past summer - the issue of sailing solo and falling off the boat. I have not had this happen to me, nor have I found any posts dealing with it. The more I think about this scenario, the less comfortable I am in dealing with it. I don`t know what to expect if this occurs - I don`t have a plan.

I am hoping to hear from sailors who have been through this on the H16. What should one expect in this circumstance? Will the boat round up and weathervane? Do different wind velocities cause different boat behaviors after falling off? Should I hold on to the mainsheet for all I`m worth, or will this create a bigger problem?

...I just don`t have a clue, and since I sail solo most of the time, I figure I better get some advice from someone who does.


Dave