good thought Tim. I might try that. However, my boards don't stay up very well. I had them faired recently and now I need to change the felt pads that hold them in position. I also want to get used to having them down all the time. I think Matt recommends that on the old boards.

p.s. if I put a righting pole on my boat, am I violating the class rules? "be able to right boat unaided..."