InstantForum 2017-1 FinalOCC Forumshttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/OCC ForumsWed, 15 Apr 2026 12:59:10 GMT20https://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost7983.aspxHi all,<br/>For too many years, losing the rudder control meant it was likely that you will lose the boat. Years ago, there was research that impressed me using a Galerider drogue and Alchemy already carried one and I determined that I carried on board the rest of the requisite equipment to use it for emergency steering. (I also carried a Jordan Series drogue for a high latitude NA crossing.)<br/>The Storm Trysail Club, a well-respected organization promoting ocean racing and cruising, has put out a video (<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNCCJoGLvws&amp;t=70s)">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VNCCJoGLvws&amp;t=70s)</a> showing the use of a Galerider Drogue which was developed by sailmakers/riggers Hathaway Reiser &amp; Raymond, now out of business, but, I believe, the GR can still be purchased at Landfall Navigation in the US.<br/>My best, Dick Stevenson, s/v Alchemy<br/>Thanks goes to George Day at Cruising Compass for bring this to my attention.<br/>Thu, 11 Jul 2024 12:40:42 GMTDick