Hathaway, Reiser and Raymond has applied modern fluid dynamics to the ancient art of sea anchors. Galerider's parabolic drogue design and web construction work on the flow of water rather than simply blocking it. It allows tremendous energy dissipation without creating a shock load during sudden acceleration. These loads have been known to rupture the conventional sea anchor as well as strip attachment hardware from the deck. Deployed over the stern, Galerider's concept is in accord with the recommended techniques of experienced heavy weather sailors.

Galerider's "flow" concept through its apertures allows the necessary two or three knots for good steerage control. On the face of the wave it provides elastic but high resistance to eliminate surfing and any tendency to pitchpole. In the trough it provides low resistance, permitting continued steering control. At the same time, Galerider allows the helmsman considerable latitude in setting and maintaining a downwind course of his choosing. This could be of extreme importance, depending on the proximity of land, which may represent either hazard or refuge.

Galerider comes in 4 sizes for boats of the following displacements:

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