Search the forum Steve, have a really good look at a righting pole it works perfectly and stores itself out of the way it rights my 18ft Stingray no problem singlehanded. Also look at the threads on technique you need the bow into the wind, all your sheets eased, no water inside the mast etc <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />