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[quote=eragon]John.........Apology for the wtf of course you can sail your boat of choice as and where you like as i do with my fx 1 carrying 35m2 in 3 sails solo sometimes
you are wise to seek advise on possible righting techniques and i hope we can all learn something from the positive responses here
my approach to safe sailing in risky conditions is to know the capabilities of boat, skipper and crew practice a righting drill and avoid risky manoeuvres close to a lee shore 
having other boats sail with you to help if needed would be nice but i know not always possible
i have often thought of using main halyard as righting line if turtled but have not yet tried it (that is on my list of things to do but have my doubts that the light line is strong enough)
in an emergency situation i would attract attention to get assistance or if time allows drop the rig by releasing either a shroud or forstay then right hulls first and try to re rig (assuming you have a method to raise  that mast by yourself)
having said that i would not even attempt it (dropping rig)in rough open water conditions better to wait for help
happy hobie-ing<em>Edited by eragon on Jul 25, 2011 - 11:12 PM.</em> [/quote]

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