Seven things I have learned! ( solo sailing)

Well, this is a slightly different episode. In addition to the 7 things I have learned about Typhoons in Japan, I share four reflections following being on board Wahine in Tokyo during Super Typhoon 19 and share tips from Japan cruising specialist Kirk Patterson. In the video, I share three of his tips but in fact, he shared four with me. All four are listed below in his words.

I want to share with you Seven things you need to know about the Typhoon season in Japan.

Up until 2019 I only experienced typhoons on land in Japan but twice within three months of moving onboard Wahine I experienced a typhoon on the water howbeit on in a Marina.

The most intense was Super typhoon Hagibus #19. It was a direct hit on Tokyo and the marina. At that time Wahine was without a propeller so I could not leave the Marina so I decided to stay on board to experience Wahine`s behavior during a typhoon at the dock.
When in a storm, one`s world shrinks in time and space

Bonus： Thanks to Kirk Patterson for sharing his tips. ( www.konpira-consulting.com)

(1) Carry at least four heavy lines at least 30 meters long…and another four lighter lines of 50+ meters…to put the boat in a spider web with fore, aft, port, sbd lines;

(2) Have a large kedge anchor (Fortress is best) on about 50m of rode (incl 5m of chain) to put off the stern or side (depending on position and wind forecast);

(3) Remove jib, dodger, and all loose items…also remove main if it’s not in a bag (if in a bag, wrap a line around it, spiral along the length of the boom),

(4) Seek safe harbor long before the typhoon arrives because the good spots fill up 2-3 days in advance (and note that many marinas won’t allow visitors to arrive just before a typhoon…and that many of the best spots are actually reserved for use by certain boats during a typhoon).

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