Definition
A broach typically happens downwind in strong conditions or under spinnaker, when a wave or gust drives the bow down, the boat heels hard, the rudder ventilates or lifts clear and steering is lost as the vessel slews up towards the wind. Recovery is by dumping the mainsheet and spinnaker or headsail sheet to depower, then steering back onto course once the boat stands up and the rudder bites again.
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