This heavy gust of wind overpowered the sailboat, causing it to capsize at high speed. Karath could not swim, and was in danger during the boat capsize scene. Passengers scramble to lower lifeboats, some of which capsize in the confusion. Ships can sink, capsize or crash in disasters. Waterproof bulkheads in modern kayaks provide flotation in the event of capsize. A lower value is supposed to indicate a sailboat is less likely to capsize. Both boats would capsize and eight men lost their lives. The pumps failed and sea water caused the ship to capsize heavily. The exploded in mysterious circumstances, causing it to capsize with its entire crew aboard. A reef knot, when misused as a bend, can capsize dangerously. But even yachts can capsize and turtle in extraordinary conditions, so design considerations are important. When used inappropriately, some knots tend to capsize easily or even spontaneously. Some sources treat the term "turtle" as synonymous with "capsize" or "keel over". The bombs detonated one of "Tirpitz"s ammunition magazines and caused the ship to capsize. Good racers can often recover from a capsize with minimal loss of time.