afvenom, I have never been able to right a turtled cat. As I understand it, you get way back on the stern and attach a line diagonally to the opposit...

MN3, in your July 24th post you mention carrying an anchor to use when things haven't gone real well. I like you idea, but the only thing is where the...

Flyinghobiefun, your idea of a righting line appeals to me. If I'm understanding it correctly, you have two lines to hang onto (even though it is a si...

Dogboy, please explain a little how you are wrapping your righting line around your trap harness. DaveW70, what is a Hawaiian righting system and how...

Thanks guys for all the good advise. I will do as suggested and feel confident that it is done right. Thanks again.

Bacho, after going on line to find out what a water meter tool is, I guess I need some instructions on how to use it. Would you please elaborate. Than...

Hey Guys, Thanks much for the help. Ive got it now. Love this site!!!!

Edchrist, thanks for your reply to my question. I am fairly new to sailing and still on a major learning curve. I'm not understanding why this ratchet...

Just want to say thank you to nacra 55, the-renovator, and jackb.all of whom were very helpful with their replies. I love this website. Thanks again g...

Thank you guys for your feedback. I will just do it and put the jib on and go for it. I am glad that changing the rake was not mentioned by anyone.Thi...

grtting back to cleaning sails. Someone told me that a sail in good condition should have some 'crispness". In cleaning is there any chance of removin...