How To Right A Catamaran Capsize By Ben Harris

Credits Photos taken by Barry Peters at the Datchet Fast Cat Open in March 2015. Photos starring Paul Wakelin (RYA Head Youth Multihull Coach) & Oli Greber (ISAF Youth Worlds Bronze Medallist) on a Nacra F18 Infusion.

Step 1 Capsize!

Step 2 The Helm & Crew must retrieve the righting line and let off the downhaul and sheets. Then they must pull on the righting line.

Step 3 As the boat begins to right, the crew must straddle the hull and prepare to climb onto the boat.

Step 4 The crew grabs the tiller extension and points the boat head to wind whilst the helm climbs on over the front beam.

Step 5 The helm and crew make sure they are alright and pull in the righting line.

Step 6 Continue sailing.