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RS600 capsize righting problem

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Topic: RS600 capsize righting problem

Posted By: dohertpk
Subject: RS600 capsize righting problem
Date Posted: 08 Apr 17 at 7:59pm

So I had a bit of problem getting the boat up after a capsize today. It was blowing 20 knots plus. The only way I could get the boat on its side from a turtle was with the rig upwind. I then proceeded to right the boat, allowing it to flip so the rig was downwind. However, before I could get on the board and right, the boat turtled again (I think it was the effect of the wind on the hull causing this). Has anyone ever had this problem? Is there a solution? Dare I say 'mast head float'?

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Posted By: JimC
Date Posted: 08 Apr 17 at 8:05pm

Most folks recommend an eskimo roll technique in that situation so you can get back quicker...

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Posted By: Sam.Spoons
Date Posted: 08 Apr 17 at 8:12pm

I had the same problem singlehanding my Spice in Holyhead bay. Masthead float is my solution though I did manage to recover the situation eventually by releasing the main halliard (having already released everything else, sheets, kicker etc.) and letting the mainsail fall to around half-mast. I then dropped it the rest of the way and sailed home under the jib. I now have a Blaze and having to deal with the same scenario does concern me so, if I'm alone and there is a prospect of F3+ I'll use a large masthead float.

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Spice 346 "Flat Broke"
Blaze 671 "supersonic soap dish"

Posted By: craiggo
Date Posted: 08 Apr 17 at 9:37pm

On a 600 assuming you have a superspars mast, wrap self amalgamating tape around the mast head fitting leaving the smallest possible hole for the halyard to exit. It makes a huge difference to the bouyancy of the mast.

If the boat turtles, stand on the wing and sink it until you are up to your waist in the water then step onto the gunwhale to pull the boat onto its side. If its pointing the wrong way, get onto the board and lift the mast head just clear of the water. If it starts lifting too high, push it back down. You should be able to pump it around until its pointing towards the wind, then right it normally.

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OK 2129
RS200 411

Posted By: piglet
Date Posted: 08 Apr 17 at 10:10pm

I was a bit light for my Contender so couldn't stop it flipping.
However I did get quite good at eskimo rolls, the trick was to pull myself round the board as I travelled underneath thus emerging on the top side of the board.

Posted By: Do Different
Date Posted: 08 Apr 17 at 10:17pm

The bouncing and weathercock method although my Contender soft option is too slow for hard core serious racers. The cool crowd do the San Francisco roll, think I've read somewhere it is also favoured by Tasers, perhaps it's an Aussie thing.

Posted By: dohertpk
Date Posted: 08 Apr 17 at 10:21pm

Thanks all for that. I'm very familiar with the 'weather cock' method but I find it doesn't seem to work in breeze. That's a good tip about taping the mast though. Think it's time to start rolling...

Posted By: davidyacht
Date Posted: 09 Apr 17 at 8:17am

Agree with the San Francisco roll.

Also before you do anything try to dump the kicker.

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Happily living in the past

Posted By: jeffers
Date Posted: 10 Apr 17 at 8:53am

Originally posted by Sam.Spoons

. I now have a Blaze and having to deal with the same scenario does concern me so, if I'm alone and there is a prospect of F3+ I'll use a large masthead float.

I fund the blaze pretty well behaved on a capsize and it would come round in to the wind with a little persuasion .

The trick was to get round the front of the rack to do a 'dry' capsize though.

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Paul
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D-Zero GBR 74

Posted By: Cirrus
Date Posted: 10 Apr 17 at 9:54am

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNtpQW5HvaY

easy ..... why go in the water when your instincts are to grab onto those useful handholds ?

Posted By: Sam.Spoons
Date Posted: 10 Apr 17 at 10:02am

I have capsized it a couple of times at the lake with no problems recovering (apart from, the first time, getting the mast stuck in the mud 'cos I wasn't quick enough onto the board) so not too concerned but if I'm out in Holyhead Bay with nobody else around I will take extra precautions (including my VHF radio).

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Spice 346 "Flat Broke"
Blaze 671 "supersonic soap dish"