[quote=klozhald][quote=HULLFLYER]After we flipped he told me to help him turtle the boat, yes turtle the boat. The point was, when done properly and quickly after righting the boat you were still facing the direction you heading and were able to continue in the proper direction. To right the boat in a normal fashion you have to turn the boat into the wind and after righting the boat you will either have to tack or gybe after making way again to regain proper direction to the mark, losing time and distance.[/quote]
This is an ocean sailing maneuver that minimizes the interference of the wind and waves changing the orientation of the boat while you are trying to right it. It only really helps if you capsize to leeward. If you pearl a hull and pitchpole, you could end up in any orientation, so to force the turtle could simply be adding more work.
It provides no benefit on inland waters.
Jimmy Pate was a great cat sailor. I'm betting you had a good time racing with him.[/quote]
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