By reputation, Hobie beach cats enjoy the dubious distinction of being capable of capsize in all directions. Forwards, backwards, diagonally, to leeward and to windward. Due to their high rocker (banana shaped) hulls.
Today's conditions offer a perfect opportunity to establish if this is fact or folklore. Within the shelter of Pornichet's reef-ringed lagoon.
The sudden appearance of an anchored ski-boat, combined with a powerful gust, provide all the ingredients required to trial the classic leeward capsize.
Which is successfully executed. Providing a firm basis from which to build up to the more exotic variants.
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