Sign in to confirm you’re not a bot
This helps protect our community. Learn more
Seven dead after superyacht sinks off Sicily. Was the crew at fault? Or the design?
3.1KLikes
207,005Views
Aug 302024
Superyacht Bayesian sank off the coast of Italy leaving a lot of questions. Was it her retractable keel being up and stowed? The freak weather event – a tornado, waterspout, or down burst? Was the crew to blame or the designers? The tallest aluminum mast in the word may have played a role. A naval architect comments on righting angles, angle of vanishing stability, and down flooding angle from Perini Navi, the builder of the vessel. Practical Sailor is your trusted resource for reviews of sailboats and sailing gear. https://www.practical-sailor.com Chat with us on Facebook!   / practicalsailor  

Follow along using the transcript.

Practical Sailor

45.5K subscribers