I am sure that with a little prompting Phill will expand on this for us. I thought I would poll my fellow forumites for their opinions and experiences.

Well, I tried to create a poll but the software kept throwing an error at me. So please chime in.
Do you stand on the boards to right the boat when single handed?

1. Yes, I have to.
2. Yes, because it is easier/faster
3. No, I don't have to.
4. No, because I was told not to.
5. Definitely not because of intimate experience with failure.

Personally, I found that I had to stand on the board to get the boat to right (without mechanical aids). I was working on the understanding that sailing forces could exceed those from my standing on it. Jumping would be evil though.

2. (and very carefully)

#5 for me, although it was not hardware failure. It was a deep gash along my shin (lower leg) from the trailing edge of the daggerboard when I slipped off the board. This was on a N5.5 Sloop, bot the Blade - but the same would happen.

I'd figure a way out to right without getting on the boards.

3. No, I don't have to.

I'm heavy enough to right it solo from the hull.

Loads on the daggerboard while doublehanded sailing are about 150 kg's on average although acting on a smaller leverage ; therefor a daggerboards should be able to withstand the loads of a SINGLE person standing in it (around 75 kg). But just be careful.

Wouter

Agreed, and no "Bouncing" at all so if it's lumpy try not to (as the waves will help anyway !)

what Wouter said.

At 170 lbs (77 kg) 6'1", I'm just on the verge of righting without aids. I require a bag with a bit of water hoisted to my waist. Unfortunately, tshan's trash bag righting method (forgot the acronym) is only good for 1 righting as the bag tends to burst on the next capsize. (I carry spares in each starboard/port inspection ports <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/smirk.gif" alt="" />).

I only use the highest quality of trash bag. It must be 6 mil to meet my high standards.

ATRS, patent pending.

I like the pillowcase idea (does leak but won't burst)

How about putting a plastic trash bag inside of a pillow case? Then you also have an inflateable pillow for sleeping on the beach where you wash up... <img src="http://www.catsailor.com/forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif" alt="" />

3.

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Bruce,
Once the mast breaks contact with the water the boat may spin as it weathercocks. This can upset your balance when you are on the C/B. You may overbalance and could hit the hull with your knee.
This is something that is better to avoid.


Regards,
Phill

That is something I hadn't considered. I had anticipated that you were concerned about the strength of the board/trunk combination with perhaps a bit of edge sharpness thrown in.
My first attempts were unsuccessful due to my inability to stay balanced on the board.

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