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[quote=flatlander18][quote=virginiasailor]Thanks for all the suggestions, I fully intend to practice; practice; and practice near the shore.  My recent experience had me floating for about 2hrs with the mast in the water with no hint that turtling was imminent, before I got a hand to right the boat - so I'm confident that its a technique issue, with maybe an added bonus of a righting bag! Perseverance[/quote]
wow!  2 hours!  what a bummer, I'm (especially) glad the mast held water.  You know how many people have had similar experiences, got pissed and sold the boat?  Good on you for asking for help.
I weigh the same as you and she popped right up for me, and I know you're in better shape than me...if I can do it, you can do it.   Get the mast and bows at 45 degrees to the wind (make sense?)  +3 on stepping on the bow to turn her around.  Those righting bags are pretty cheap insurance, and you can run several gallon jugs up with the Main until you get the technique down.  Enjoy, John[/quote]

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