closer to the water using the side safety line, and then grab the toe strap to pull
yourself in. It is best to do this over the windward side of the boat, to avoid another
capsize. Alternatively, if the boat is pointing into the wind, you can go around to the
transom and climb in there. Once you are back on board, check that the ropes are
not caught on anything and then you can continue sailing.
Dry Capsize
If you know that you are about to capsize, you can climb over the gunwhale and onto
the daggerboard as the boat heels. As the boat starts to right itself, climb back into
the centre of the cockpit This can be quick and you remain dry, but if you stay on the
capsized hull and are not quick to move out, your weight may cause the boat to
invert.
Capsize Recovery From Inversion
If the boat does invert, you will probably end up in the water outside the boat. In this
case, reach up to the bilge rail on the bottom of the boat and, using this as a finger
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