Independent Global Yacht Charter Advisory Service | SailChecker.com
Sailing Terminology - Broaching A sailboat broaches when she suddenly "heads up" (towards the wind) due to excessive power in the sails combined with a stalling rudder preventing the boat from "bearing away" (away from the wind). In a dingy this means an almost certain capsize with medium sized yachts like the one shown a capsize is possible but good handling should prevent it. On larger yachts with lead or concrete keels dramatic heeling is the most one should expect (unless combined with other
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