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The steering quadrant on the sailboat cracked, causing a loss of steering control while anchoring.0:17 The quadrant sustained multiple fractures through the web and bolt hole, likely due to long-term stress.3:30 Because the boat was not hauled out, the repair required fabricating a custom reinforcement piece from an old chain plate at a local car repair shop in Canouan.4:48 A neighbor assisted in installing the repair and replacing the stuffing box packing while the area was accessible.5:18 Following the repair, the emergency tiller was modified for immediate deployment by securing it with tape rather than a bolt.12:27 The vessel then transited seven miles to the Tobago Cays in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, navigating a narrow reef passage.13:22 The crew anchored in 10 feet of water over sand and utilized mooring buoys within the wildlife reserve.14:44 The repair held throughout the passage and subsequent stay.14:26 Keeping the emergency tiller accessible and ready for immediate use is essential for handling steering failures.

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