As with all Extreme Sports sailing catamarans can be a HUGE rush. But you must follow some very basic safety rules.

Always tell some one on land were/what you intend to do

Never go out alone especially if there are no other boats/vessels around to render assistence.

Know your limits ... stick to them and do not second quess a decision. Your intital decision was most likely correct.

As you are dependent on help from strangers ... so are strangers dependent on you for help ie: WE ARE ALL OUR BROTHERS KEEPERS WHEN IN HARMS WAY.

The rule on our beach is: if the last boat is still out ... the second to last boat is still rigged and ready to go back out to render assistence. BUDDY SYSTEM RULES!!! Just like in the "Marines" you never leave someone behind or depend on some unknown person to render assistence (maybe).

Ask questions, have a positive attitude, and have fun !!!

HarryMurphey
H18mag/P19mx