Emergency Rudder Designs
Each competitor in the SSS TransPac race from San Francisco to Hanalei, Kauai (Hawaii) is required to meet this rule:
4.33 An alternative method of steering the yacht in any sea condition in the event of rudder failure. The Race
Committee may require that this method be demonstrated.
The expected result is an emergency rudder, which is often a custom design and build job for the boat.
In the interests of sharing the experience of the competitors, here is a compendium of designs submitted by the 2008 TransPac race competitors.
Alchera - J120
Carroll E - Pacific Seacraft Dana 24
Chesapeake - Outbound 46
Dogbark - Open 60
Dream Chaser - Valiant 40
Feolena - Valiant 32 Feral - International Folkboat
Islander - Bristol 34
Kali O Kalani - Hawkfarm 28
Na Na - Saga 43
Wenlemir - Swan 47
Scanmar International's MRud:
Boat: Ankle Biter
Santa Cruz 27
Black Feathers
Cal 20
Harrier
Finn Flyer 31
Haulback
Spencer 35
Hecla
Hammerhead 54 Trimaran
Nereida
Najad 361
Ragtime
J-92
Sparky
Pearson Electra
Warriors Wish
Jutson 30
Wildflower
Wylie Custom 27
Each competitor in the SSS TransPac race from San Francisco to Hanalei, Kauai (Hawaii) is required to meet this rule:
4.33 An alternative method of steering the yacht in any sea condition in the event of rudder failure. The Race
Committee may require that this method be demonstrated.
The expected result is an emergency rudder, which is often a custom design and build job for the boat.
In the interests of sharing the experience of the competitors, here is a compendium of designs submitted by the 2008 TransPac race competitors.
Alchera - J120
Carroll E - Pacific Seacraft Dana 24
Chesapeake - Outbound 46
Dogbark - Open 60
Dream Chaser - Valiant 40
Feolena - Valiant 32 Feral - International Folkboat
Islander - Bristol 34
Kali O Kalani - Hawkfarm 28
Na Na - Saga 43
Wenlemir - Swan 47
Scanmar International's MRud:
Boat: Ankle Biter
Santa Cruz 27
Black Feathers
Cal 20
Harrier
Finn Flyer 31
Haulback
Spencer 35
Hecla
Hammerhead 54 Trimaran
Nereida
Najad 361
Ragtime
J-92
Sparky
Pearson Electra
Warriors Wish
Jutson 30
Wildflower
Wylie Custom 27
