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[quote=klozhald]Each summer for the Tri-Point Anacapa Race about half the racers launch from the Ventura Ramp parking lot using Cat Trax and foam pads for the transoms. The rest of us back our trailer down the ramp until the rear trailer crossbar is just above the water (wheel bearings stay dry) and push the cat into the drink. In both cases, the mainsails are on the trampoline and the jib is rigged and not sheeted (or roller furled). Once on the water, we tie off to the furthest point on the dock (the absolute end is best) and raise the main from the trampoline. Raising the main this way in not my favorite, but with a coordinated effort with your crew is can be well done.

We trailer 900 miles round trip for the race, so even though I use Bearing Buddy's and the covers, I'm careful with my  wheel bearings.

The angle of the ramp allows the two of us to push the boat back up on the trailer, but it is not easy. I have fantasized about an electric winch pulling up the cat by the front crossbeam, and using it to help me raise and lower the mast.

[quote=MN3]If you are solo - you are (possibly) in for real trouble if you get to the ramp and it's windy either launching or retrieving. [/quote]
Agreed. This can be a terrifying situation.<em>Edited by klozhald on Apr 08, 2019 - 06:57 PM.</em> [/quote]

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