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East North Pacific: Yacht Abandoned as Solo Sailor Suffers Massive Stroke

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Possible Hazard to Navigation: SV West Wind II is adrift 500 Nautical Miles WNW of San Francisco, CA. after USCG Alameda coordinated rescue of solo captain who suffered a stroke on September 17, 2020.

Last Update - September 26, 2020

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West Wind – photograph taken by USCG

Ocean Cruising Club Endurance Award winner Glenn Wakefield sailed from Victoria BC on 6 September to attempt a solo nonstop circumnavigation for the third time.

On 15 September, 500NM WNW of San Francisco, Glenn managed to contact his wife with a distress message indicating that he thought he was suffering a stroke, before he lost consciousness.

The US Coast Guard Rescue Coordination Center (RCC) Alameda co-ordinated a tricky rescue involving a fixed wing aircraft to locate the vessel and assistance from MV Colombo Express. An unconscious Glenn was transferred to the ship using a smaller rescue vessel in rough seas and a total of 5 planes were used in the rescue.

Glenn Wakefield – photo courtesy of the OCC

Glenn is stable in a hospital in California, in critical condition in ICU following a confirmed massive stroke. Arrangements are being made to medivac Glenn back to Victoria. Because of COVID-19, Glenn’s family are unable to travel to see Glenn.

Glenn’s yacht West Wind II is adrift and the inReach tracker has lost power so there is no practical way of mounting a recovery effort. She is a sloop with a green hull. USCG Alameda does not have a current position.

Further Reading:

  • Read the full story by the OCC: Glenn Wakefield rescued after massive stroke while solo sailing in the Pacific
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  • Sue Richards
    October 13, 2020 at 9:35 AM

    Sadly Glenn died on Monday 5th October following surgery to remove a blood clot in his brain. He was on Vancouver Island when he died, according to his family.

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