Even more of a challenge with the boards up unless your going downwind. <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

For solo beach entry I normally let out the traveler and try to get the windward board down just a couple inches ASAP as I position my weight inboard slightly aft until I can get the rudders down. Just keep her going straight!

I noticed on the Taipan, in emergency it’s even possible to steer with the rudders up by moving crew weight as far aft as possible and windward.

Not sure I'd try beach entry/ exit with the kite just yet... <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

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