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BTW, a Scot will come up quite dry after a capsize if handled correctly. Capsizes do not automatically require a rescue as some have implied. Done it a few times so I know. The boat will float high on its beam and the seats will keep the water out. As long as you go right to the head of the mast it won't turtle, and you can then climb up the seats to get on the center board. I've seen them righted in under a minute and continue racing. If you're really concerned, add available mast flotation and give yourself a bit more time. I've capsized and righted in a race and came up with less than an inch of water which was easily bailed. I've even seen a Scot dry rolled--not easy, but it can be done. It will fill with water and require rescue only if you turtle and the required bow bag will raise the bow so that a tow can empty water out the also required transom port. Usually a turtle is the result of the crew not going right to the mast head after the capsize.