Seakeeping

Seakeeping refers to how well a boat or a ship can handle rough waters in the ocean.

When a boat is out at sea, it moves up and down with the waves. This movement is called pitching. The boat may also move from side to side, which is called rolling. These movements can be caused by wind and currents, and can be very uncomfortable for people on board.

Seakeeping is all about making sure that the boat stays safe and comfortable for everyone on board, even in rough seas. It involves designing and building boats with features that help control pitching and rolling, such as a deep hull, a wide beam (width of the boat), and maybe even stabilizers that provide extra balance.

It's kind of like how you might hold onto the sides of a swimming pool when waves are making it hard to stay afloat. A boat that's good at seakeeping is like a big, strong person who can swim well and stay stable in the choppy water.