All this talk about turning turtle brings me out in a sweat just thinking about it. I've been there a few times and have been lucky enough to get assistance from power boats - most embarressing. But seriously,this is all great information which is well worth passing on to us solo cat sailors.

I sail a 14' Hobie on the open ocean and for me it's a very real problem if I do capsize or worse - turn turtle - because assistance may not always be available.

A friend suggested trying to lower the main to reduce the lateral pressure - does anyone think this is possible.

I would think this would be a last resort solution if in fact it would be possible.