Why Full Keels Aren’t Always Safer Offshore

I used to believe full keels were always safest offshore—turns out, not always. In this video, I compare handling, control in confused seas, capsize recovery, speed, and crew fatigue. I show when a well-designed fin keel (with skeg) can be safer—and when a full keel truly shines. 00:00 Intro 01:24 Slower Speeds Can Mean Less Weather Avoidance 03:32 Poor Handling in Reverse or Tight Quarters Can Be a Real Risk 06:02 Heavy Displacement = More Stress in Heavy Weather 07:59 Tracking Too Well Can Be a Liability When You Need to Turn 09:58 Harder to Heave-To or Set Up Emergency Steering 12:16 Ending Some footages from: @practical-sailor @littlewing.ws32 @CaptainLang @novaturient-sailing @SailingAwesome @thevoyageoffathom8030 @fiddleswithbikes @UnchartedRealms1 @DistantShoresTV @SailingIntoOblivion