Problem: High Wind Boat Righting with the sails pitched down wind. I weigh 220 lbs, and I have a couple folks that crew for me with weights of 120 and 150. Should be plenty to right the boat, right. The problem that I have encountered is that when the winds are screaming...25 plus, when we start to bring the sails up, the wind hits the bottom of the trampoline and blows the boat down the lake. With my 150 crew we can usually get the boat righted, but with my 120 crew it doesn't work. If we could get the sails upwind I can right the boat without help in this kind of wind.



I had a friend suggest that once I hooked to the righting line, I should move my weight to the bow as much as it would support me. I haven't had a chance to attempt this yet. Does anyone on this forum have any other suggestions?



I do have a righting bag, but it is not legal to use bags and poles when racing. So, I am most interested in technique.



Thanks from West Texas,

David