I've sailed an I 17 R probably more than most and flipped as much as others until I finally mastered the 17 in heavy air. The only time I couldn't right the boat was a time that the wind was very light, I had the chute up, was standing on the leeward hull and flipped in only about 3 - 5 kts.
<br>I had no wind to he;p me right the boat and had to seek help.
<br>Luckily my son (also on a 17 R) was there grabbed my masthead and threw it in the air. Otherwise the 17 R should be rightable in nearly all conditions.
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<br>I'm 5' 11" and 175 lbs.
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<br>Maui Mark
<br>USA 100
<br>2000 I 17 R Nat. Champ <br><br>