Offshore - (wind blowing from the land
towards the water)
Before leaving the beach, make sure that the
rudders are up all the way, the main traveler
is out all the way, both sheets are loose and
the hiking stick is on the windward side of
the boat.
Onshore
Push the boat off at a 45 to 60 degree angle
to the wind until it floats, jump on and sheet
in the jib (only) tight. (Do not sheet in the
main yet.) This will pull you out at a good
angle until you can safely drop your rudders.
As soon as water is deep enough, drop and
lock both rudders, bring traveler to center
and sheet in main. You’re off!
This method can be used when very light off-
shore winds are blowing. Otherwise use the
following method.
Offshore
Look to make sure it is totally clear where
you will be backing.
Walk boat out backwards until it is floating.
Give boat a big shove and jump onto the
bows. Keeping the transoms out of the
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