I launch from a ramp, but I set the boat up on a piece of grass about 400 yards from the ramp then put it back on the trailor and launch, then raise the sails and go. On the way back in I pull up about 100 yards off the ramp if the wind is blowing in on it, or as close as I can get if the wind is blowing off. Then drop the sails (roll them as you take them down because it gives you more room on the tramp) then just paddle the boat in and load it up.