Hi Dave,

I have never had to right the boat sailing 1 up with the spin, but have had no problem sailing 1 up or 2 up wo spin. I have been getting the boat facing into the wind - the bows that is. I can see where if you have the mast into the wind and it is blowing hard there is going to be alot of force on the sail to keep it down. when you get the bows in the wind and the mast perpendicular to the wind, the wind can get under the sail and help you get over. I have a loop in the righting system supplied with the boat that is the right height and I just put the loop into my harness and it usually pops right up. (I weigh about 165). I have only righted the boat with the chute out when sailing 2 up - and that wasn't a problem either. I have heard of having to pull the spin in - if it is filled with water you are going to have a real tough time. Hope that helps.



Chuck