Abstract
Stability is a critical element in the design and safe operation of sailing vessels. This paper discusses U.S. Coast Guard requirements for the intact stability of sailing vessels with emphasis on wind heel and dynamic stability criteria for passenger and sailing school vessels. The effects of deck edge immersion, downflooding angle, range of stability and intended route are examined in detail. The righting energy and wind velocity relationship of the U.S. Navy's small craft criteria is analyzed and applied. The Pride of Baltimore casualty is reviewed as an example of wind effects on a sailing vessel under various conditions of sail.
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