![The Importance of Capsize Testing](https://magarticles.magzter.com/articles/7913/585888/6007d64b89f1b/The-Importance-of-Capsize-Testing.jpg)
I would add that I think everyone with a boat that can capsize should do so, under controlled conditions.
My wife and I sail Intrepid, an 18’ Buccaneer Class, on various exploratory missions around the Pacific Northwest. It weighs about 700 pounds without crew, has an open cockpit and a closeable but not watertight compartment forward of the mast.
Our first capsize was accidental—we ended up being towed to the dock upside down by a jet ski! That was when we learned our rudder would slip out of the gudgeons when upside down and sink.
We changed a number of things about our boat and then took it out for an intentional capsize. We capsized four times and recovered and emptied our boat four times.
From that, we learned many of the same things mentioned in the recent SCA article.
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![A HEAD FOR RUBATO](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/7913/1062213/TILfMmOyC1665396636271/A-HEAD-FOR-RUBATO.jpg)
A HEAD FOR RUBATO
I dislike port-a-potties. I'm not too fond of poop in any form, really, being non-scatological by nature.
![THE ARTFUL SAILOR](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/7913/1062213/9mYmKpxFi1665396093327/THE-ARTFUL-SAILOR.jpg)
THE ARTFUL SAILOR
Ain' nothin' new about using sails as nautical billboards. The ancients painted all sorts of signs and symbols on their sails.
![Twin Keels](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/7913/1062213/Rx-WamL2f1665052313635/TWIN-KEELS.jpg)
Twin Keels
OUT WIHUEIRIJE with Howard Rice
![Cedar Key 2022 Windy Boat Meet](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/7913/1062213/u-i5aAOSn1665052143077/CEDAR-KEY-2022-WINDY-BOAT-MEET.jpg)
Cedar Key 2022 Windy Boat Meet
Cartop Cruising
![A New Trailer](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/7913/1062213/IRHDwoCjh1665051391351/A-NEW-TRAILER.jpg)
A New Trailer
THE BIGHTS
![PLAN STUDY: Fancy Free](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/7913/1062213/dqiGillbq1665050888277/PLAN-STUDY-FANCY-FREE.jpg)
PLAN STUDY: Fancy Free
If you're looking for a simple and inexpensive cruising sailboat with traditional character, our FANCY FREE should fill the bill. The sharpie-dory hull with flat-bottom, hard-chine form is ideal for the amateur.
![BOAT REVIEW: Rhodes 22 Revisited)](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/7913/1062213/OoAtJuZ6n1665049829612/BOAT-REVIEW-RHODES-22-REVISITED.jpg)
BOAT REVIEW: Rhodes 22 Revisited)
Overlooked by the masses, admired by owners—there are good reasons the Rhodes 22 has been in production for over a quarter century.
![Another Favorite Mod](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/7913/1062213/v5nggB2u01665049598951/ANOTHER-FAVORITE-MOD.jpg)
Another Favorite Mod
The always creative Tom Luque sent us details on one of his favorite modifications
![BLOODY TUESDAY](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/7913/1062213/nb8RvN4Y01665049350034/BLOODY-TUESDAY.jpg)
BLOODY TUESDAY
“Although the author if indeed he even used his real name) calls this story fiction, we arent so sure. You be the judge. Eds
![CRUISING ISLE ROYALE](https://reseuro.magzter.com/100x125/articles/7913/1062213/vphBPqpzg1665048760954/CRUISING-ISLE-ROYALE.jpg)
CRUISING ISLE ROYALE
I sle“ Royale on Lake Superior is one of my favorite places to cruise. Established as a National Park in 1931, Isle Royale is located about 20 miles off the North Shore of Lake Superior near the Minnesota/Canadian border.