Reduce Sailboat Heeling Too Much

What To Do When a Sailboat Is Heeling Too Much (Explained). Sailing is a fun activity for many people, but it comes with the innate prerequisite of being on the water rather than on stable ground. Aspiring captains must learn how to navigate and operate a boat while it rocks around in the water, which means dealing with things like heeling (i.e., leaning too far to the left or right).