Getting that sail flying at the proper angle into the wind makes a tremendous difference. I had my TheMightyHobie18 lying on it's side on solid beach and it balanced, with the mast beyond horizontal, on the lift created by the sail. I had to do this because of a stuborn halyard ring. I now clearly understand why it took me so long to right the first cat I failed to keep pointy end up. That wind direction is way important.
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<br>(One of Rick's books points out that by putting your weight on and submerging the nose of the boat, it will naturally want to swing nose into the wind for righting)<br><br>[color:blue][b]Jake
<br>[color:blue][b]Nacra 5.2 (2112)
<br>[color:blue][b]Hobie 18 (???)