Denman Island Resident's Sailing Voyage Abandoned Due to Typhoon

community · July 2020 · Pacific Ocean near Japan and Honshu

A Denman Island resident, William Thomas, recounted abandoning a sailing voyage from Japan to Canada in July 2020 due to typhoon conditions and safety concerns. The vessel sought refuge in Honshu, Japan, after encountering severe weather and navigational hazards.

Sources

• “On July 16, in heavy NE gusts... I recommend we head for nearest land... Honshu... On July 25 at 1425 hours, Celerity enters Abukima Ko and anchors...” — The Islands Grapevine – December 10th, 2020 (December 10th, 2020)

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