Statutory Documents - MCA Publications - PYC - A Code of Practice for Yachts Carrying 13 to 36 Passengers (The Passenger Yacht Code) - Chapter 14 - Requirements for Sailing Vessels - 14.7 Damage Stability
14.7 Damage Stability
(1) The maximum assumed wind force (Mwind) acting in a damage situation as per Section 4.8(6), shall be calculated so that the ‘projected lateral area above the waterline’ (A), includes all running/standing rigging sail controls and spars.
(2) The projected lateral area in Section 4.29(10)(c) is to include all running/standing rigging sail controls and spars.
(3) Where applicable, Chapter 4 Part VII requirements should be met whilst under a moment due to wind pressure as calculated by Section 4.29(10)(c).
(4) In order to eliminate the wind heeling moment from the sails in case of damage, 14.18(1) shall be complied with.
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