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If the boat does go turtle, sit on the leeward hull as close to the transom as possible
and the bow should rise. If not, pull the righting line around the windward hull and
apply gentle pressure until the hull begins to rise.
When the boat is sitting flat, make sure all the sail sheets are uncleated. If possible,
snuff the spin to make righting easier. Throw the righting line over the top hull if it is
not already strung. The boat should be pointed with the bows pointed directly or
nearly directly into the wind. Move your weight forward or aft to swing the bows in
the proper direction prior to righting.
With your weight at or just behind the front cross bar, grab the righting line and hike
out backwards. Once the mast tip breaks free of the water the boat will come up
very quickly. Move your weight inboard to control the speed to the righting boat. As
it comes over and is falling freely, release the righting line and grasp a hold of the
dolphin striker or the opposite hull to prevent the boat from continuing to capsize in
the other direction, and ensure you keep attached to the boat. Once the boat is
down and all crew is back on board, stow your righting line, organize yourself and
your sheets and your are ready to start sailing again.
