You Have Lost Your Rudder

[ozskipper]

You have lost your rudder, you're 300 miles from land.

Do you call in mayday, a pan pan or make it back to land without one?

The replies to this will be interesting. No, its not a troll. But I read a story where a crew called in a mayday and subsequently abandoned an otherwise seaworthy vessel. I have my own opions that I will add later. But it will be interesting to hear other peoples thoughts

Ok, ok I cant help myself, For a start we all know its not a mayday situation. It would warrant a pan pan call though.

What do you think?

Cheers
Oz