Yachting NZ Lifebuoy Drogue – Man Overboard Sea Anchor for Lifebuoy

Improve Man-Overboard Recovery with Controlled Drift

The Yachting NZ Lifebuoy Drogue is a critical man-overboard safety accessory designed to slow drift and stabilise a deployed lifebuoy, helping keep a person in the water closer to the point of entry. By acting as a compact sea anchor, the drogue reduces wind drift and improves visibility and recovery accuracy during an emergency.

Recommended for compliant Yachting NZ safety setups, this drogue is an essential addition to lifebuoy man-overboard systems on yachts and offshore vessels.

Key Features

• Reduces Lifebuoy Drift – Acts as a sea anchor to slow movement

• Improves Recovery Accuracy – Keeps casualty closer to MOB location

• Yachting NZ Recommended Equipment – Suitable for compliant safety setups

• High-Visibility Safety Colouring – Easy to identify in the water

• Compact & Lightweight Design – Stores easily with lifebuoy system

• Durable Marine Construction – Built for harsh offshore conditions

• Simple Attachment – Connects quickly to lifebuoy lines

Why Every NZ Yacht Should Use a Lifebuoy Drogue

During a man-overboard incident, wind and waves can quickly push a lifebuoy away from the casualty. A drogue dramatically reduces drift, improving both visibility and the chances of a fast, successful recovery.

Ideal for:

• Yachts & keelboats

• Offshore & coastal sailing

• Yachting NZ compliant safety setups

• Racing and cruising vessels

• Boats carrying full MOB recovery systems

A lifebuoy drogue is a simple but highly effective upgrade to man-overboard safety equipment.

How It Works

1. Lifebuoy is deployed during MOB incident

2. Drogue deploys automatically into the water

3. Sea anchor effect slows drift from wind and current

4. Lifebuoy remains closer to casualty and easier to track

5. Improves recovery speed and safety