laser92719 said:The first time on my laser I capsized and couldn't get back in. The next time I went out, after downsizing to a radial rig, I practiced getting into the boat from the water- from the windward side with one hand on the main sheet to fill the sail and provide resistance, and with the other hand I pulled up from the little railings on either side of the cock pit.
I've been out on my radial 5 or 6 times now and I haven't capsized since. I feel I'm ready to start using my full rig on light wind days and want to go out in the radial when it's windier and more challenging. I welcome all laser sailors to bring their lasers to Newport and join me.
newtosail said:I appreciate everyone's feedback. Now, regarding the time that you couldn't get back in...(I can see that happening to me) What'd you do? I thought for sure I'd still be glued to the side of the 420 when we docked.
Murphs said:Dry capsizes are fun lol, in a really windy race they are good when you have to dump sheet and the boom hits the water, you lose hardly any time and you still stay warm (hell they are even good for a rest if you are on your way out to a race)