How to Steer a Sail Boat or Power Boat Using A Drogue or Fabric Sea Anchor In Case of Steering Loss

Hello Friends,

This is a video where I explain the system I used to sail my 30 sailboat 1000 miles / 18 days to Hawaii using a rigid sea drogue for steering after my rudder was disabled due to striking a submerged object.

I have made a “Manual” that is available for free download and can be saved as a PDF or printed out and placed on your boat for future reference in case you every find yourself with no steering. You can view and download the manual here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-FhlqqLVhGC0KgQnxt1lEJdoNBDmojg9/view?usp=sharing

In this video I break down he basics and explain what you need for setting up a system before hand and give you suggestions for improvising a system on the fly. I also talk about the process of learning how to tune the system and what worked for me. Different types of boats will have slightly different set ups and needs but with this information you should be able to work something out that fits your vessel.

A long format episode documenting my ocean passage that resulted in my steering loss can be seen here: https://youtu.be/1AZXXKj0p0s

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