Hi Ken,
Each boat has it's own technique as you discovered. The capsize drill is one
of the first things a new boat owner should master. It's one of the first
classes taught in any good sailing course. And it's why so many members of
this group are so adamant about new sailors learning the skill early.
Fortunately, the SunFish is one of the easier ones to right.
I have capsized, stayed on the up-side gunwale, leaned on the daggerboard
and flipped it upright, and rolled back on deck without ever getting in the
water. It's all a matter of practice.
I hope you were wearing a PFD during your incident. Cold water is very
unforgiving. I'm glad you are still with us.
Wayne
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-----Original Message-----
From: kendall [mailto:merc2dogs@...]
Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2004 11:37 PM
To: sunfish_sailor@...
Subject: [sunfish_sailor] Re: Wipeout
Good on you then! gives you the confidence to push that extra little
bit harder now doesn't it?
realy wish my first had gone as nicely, I ended up fighting with it
for 20 minutes then getting towed in by a jet ski, untill I was close
enough to stand and tip it up while standing, then bailed it out (oday
sprite, 10ft dinghy) I was blue by the time I got a chance to dry out,
first warm day in spring, snow had only been gone a week, and that
water was COLD, I was told later that on the sprite, since I don't
carry a lot of weight, that I should have hung off the bow, and it
would have rolled itself upright, luckily I haven't had the chance to
try it out.
ken.
