Hello all, I am new to cat sailing although I have been sailing monos and tri's most my life. I recently purchased a pristine Nacra 5.0. I have been out in it about 10 times so far and I've realized that I am in need of suggestions when it comes to hiking. I've having difficulty finding places for my feet to secure to when I'm hiking inboard (feet not out on the hulls). I was thinking of some taught lines running over the tramp. What do you all think?

I put a brand new tramp on the boat and after 3 sails the stitching is starting to come out of the straps because I dont think they were ment to hike off of.

Also, When I'm completely out on trap, how do most of you keep your feet planted? I was thinking of installing some foot straps.

Let me know.

I'd love to get together with some more expirienced sailors in the New England area. I may make it out to some races it time permits. Let me know.

-Jeff