Capsizing or keeling over occurs when a boat or ship is turned on its side or it is upside down in the water. The act of reversing a capsized vessel is called righting.

What causes capsizing?

A capsizing is when a boat overturns or is swamped with water. ... Common causes of falls overboard and boat capsizing include: being caught off guard by a wave or sharp turn when moving around in the boat, carrying too much weight in the boat or unevenly distributing weight in the boat; and bad weather conditions.

Can you explain capsizing?

verb (used with or without object), cap·sized, cap·siz·ing. to turn bottom up; overturn: The ferry capsized and sank in minutes. ... to upset or collapse: Their marriage almost capsized when they lost their only child. He has a secret that could capsize his career.