No.

A keel boat in non-exceptional conditions cannot capsize. Sink, maybe, but
not capsize.

Exceptional would be a small keel boat facing 30 foot seas with an
inexperienced captain. But any sort of normal sailing, including a gale, no.


"Matt" wrote in message
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Hello,
I'm considering buying a sail boat within the next year or so (still
have to learn how to sail one first). I'm looking at a family cruiser
between 28-30 feet long. My wife is afraid that I'll capsize the
thing our first trip out. I just can't believe they make "family
cruisers" able to capsize in normal conditions.

Let's assume I do everything wrong our first time out. I keep the
sail tight while sailing abeam of the wind (sorry about terminology,
still learning), we hit rough water, and a storm starts. Is there any
chance I can capsize?

Thanks,
-Matt