I remember from years ago a technique for helping to right a cat that I never see anyone talk about anymore. It is simply lowering the mainsail to reduce the weight at the top of the mast. Where I teach there is predominately light airs, and I've had crews that weigh under 250 lbs that couldn't right a Hobie 16 until I told them to lower the sail.

The question is, does anyone remember any reasons why this is not taught as an option anymore? Other than most of the time it isn't needed.

John C