We do what ever is needed. Launch first from the rail then try and douse to the hatch, then launch from the hatch on the second leg. But we are always prepared to douse to the companion way - I do not think you can always count on one way to get the chute down.
Also we found that it really helps to have the foreguy mounted either at the mast base or between the mast and the hatch. With it in front of the hatch it just seemed to get in the way a lot.
David
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