V Twin

Originally posted by simonrh 2 things to keep in mind righting a vortex were (for me anyway): -Righting it like a dinghy with mast downwind in a blow doesn't work, too much windage on the hull blows it back over again. Needs bringing up nose into the wind or with the wind under the mast. More like a cat I guess. -Don't let go of it at any point as it drifts faster than you can swim with the wind behind it.   Presumably somme of this would apply?

Yes, interesting.  So, the mast must be sealed and it doesn't turtle.  If it did turtle, could one person right it ?

GRF, if you look at that photo I was referring to about steering with the crews ear, I think you will find that it appears that the tiller extension is stuck in his ear...

bamboo? unless they gave you a rubbish one, a decent carbon extension will be stiffer. Bamboo might be a bit lighter, but you don't want any flex in your tiller. There is only downside to a flexible tiller, no upside. Just get one that's the right length.  

Originally posted by G.R.F. As for turtle, it's got to go over in order to turtle and only a total imbecile could do that

Originally posted by Andymac   Or think about a telescopic one. Long when you need it, short when you don't.