All great tips i'm sure. I have a Hawaiian righting system on my 16 now thats brand spankin new, but I hav'nt had to use it yet. I've heard all good things about Gary,s system but I can't throw mine in the trash yet. I might have to try the water bag thing first. Do you have to have the block & tackel deal or can you manage without it?

The leash sounds like a great idea, but I think i'll just whip a bowline around my neck and use the DUMBASS method of non separation. That suits me to a tee.

Thanks for the help....

Chuck