Hello,
some comments regarding things I read.
There might be a disadvantage by loosening the downhaul.By that you might create a "baggy" shape of the mainsail.Thus alowing more weight pushing the mast down.
I sail a nacra5.5 mostly singlehanded, when I capsize I detach the main-sheet, so the sail sinks inline with the wanted righting motion.Then I put the daggerboard halfway in,making it stronger to stand on.After that I fasten myself to the righting line,pull out a (in the meantime become cold) beer and wait.Usually there is not enough time to finish my beer.
Reading all the articles there must be a solid solution to the righting problem when all combined.
Good luck and can someone please make the winter disappear?
P.
Hi,
I've spent my fair share of time upside down on a few cats over the years. IMHO getting them upright is 95% technique with only a bit of brute force on most occasions. These days we run the downhaul under the tramp and that doubles as my righting rope. We have *never* removed the main from the sail to get the boat upright again. I understand what you are trying to achieve however it is simply not an issue.
BTW - middle of a glorious summer down here - expecting 110 deg F today
Michael
