We often have full sail out in 10-15 mph winds and have not capsized. We use the amas in the mid-position sailing which allows moderate heal. That heal angle combined with the built-in flex the mast has causes wind to spill when the sail is over-powered. But we do still need to sit to one side of the seats and lean into the wind. We have never capsized with the amas but, at least on our narrow tippy Oasis, I could see it happening if we sat straight up. As the amas are small and not very far outboard they do have limited righting effort.
We practice reboarding and use a stirrup line stored in one of the hatch buckets. We attach it to the far-side ama bracket and enter close to the near ama using the center ama bar for leverage. I'm sure to an onlooker it is not very elegant but it works.
Peter
_________________ 2016 Hobie Oasis with Evolve v2 rudder mount, Sidekick ama kit, Mirage sail kit, Garmin echoMAP CHIRP 42dv, bilge pump 2007 Hobie Outfitter x 2 with Mirage sail kits, large rudder blades
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