M_Boats: mast raising tip

When we sailed beach cats we always would raise our masts with the wind pointing from the stern of the boat, this allowed the wind to assist in raising the mast. Never did we raise a mast in a head wind. This applied to the Prindle 19 as well the Prindle 16 we sailed. I am making mental notes on what needs to be done in launching my Monty 15 tomorrow for her maiden voyage either at Ft Armistead Park off the Patapsco River or Sandy Point State Park off the Chesapeake Bay. Dr. Judy B tells me my new Hyde sails should be here soon J so a few sails with my stock HP sails should give me a good idea what I just bought. Smiley and Karen magoo252@comcast.net