How do I right the boat if it goes upside down (turtled)?
Firstly try to point boat into wind (after making sure crew is alright) then let the mainsheet, traveller and jib sheet OFF. Get your weight as far aft as possible standing with your foot against the rudder and leaning back and out. The boat will swing around to a sideways position from which you can right it in the normal way. If your mast fills with water the boat will be nearly impossible to right so make sure it is watertight. You could try attaching a float to the top of the mast while you are learning to help prevent your boat inverting once capsized.
