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do.
All sailing boats will invert, “go turtle” or turn upside down if left
capsized long enough. A capsized vessel is far easier to right
than an inverted one. Furthermore, your mast and sail could be
damaged, depending on the depth of the water and the nature
of the surface underwater. So acting swiftly is of the essence in
righting your Katalyst. In this regard, some practise will achieve
exactly the speed required. And finally, we have a float in
testing which will soon be available as an accessory. It can be
attached to the top of the mast and sail and completely prevent
inversion.
Manual Capsizing
If your weight is below 60 or 65kg you may need some
assistance to capsize your Katalyst manually. Here is what you
need to do:
1.
Sail to an area clear of other craft, people and obstacles such as
a jetty;
2.
Get out of the blokart and step onto either hull;
3.
Preferably wear shoes with good grip on the slippery deck;
4.
Place your feet firmly on the tread pad;
5.
Place both hands on the mast and take hold of it firmly;
6.
Move your body weight over the outer side of the hull and pull
on the mast until your Katalyst capsizes.
