Hi Ted, Gail and I were knocked down in our M15 in Havasu. Winds were inconsistent, we were both on the low side to create some lean. (main & working jib) A gust came, we didn't see it coming (stupid, but we learned). I had one leg over the side in the water, Gail was on the shrouds as she released the main. We thought we were going swimming (embarrassing and potentially dangerous). Then the ballast took over and righted the boat. As I felt the change, I said "thank you Jerry". I have more confidence in the boat after the incident. sal In a message dated 7/5/2012 6:43:58 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time, weid0069@umn.edu writes: As I have been reading these e-mails I have found them very helpful! I had my first bout with gusty winds and it definitely spooked me a bit. Has anyone here on the list ever tipped their monty over due to high winds or a gust that caught them off guard? If you have tipped the boat over...what did you do and if you didn't how did you overcome the situation? The only sailing I have ever done has been on a lot bigger boats I am not quite as familiar with the risk of tipping the boat over! -Ted