Feb 27 2010
Tsunami in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
Today, around noon, two 4-foot tsunami waves from the earthquake in Chile hit Cabo San Lucas. I had early warning, pulled my anchor, and headed out for sea and deeper water (where the waves wouldn’t break), and didn’t really notice them come through.
The Port Captain closed Cabo San Lucas Harbor to all commercial activities, and the reports were that the observed wave height was 2 – 4 feet high as it passed the Galapagos Islands.
There was some damage to some of the boats in the marina (from the absence 4-foot drop after the waves came through–hitting their keels/motors on the ground), but nothing happened to either the boat or myself. In fact, I made the best of it, and had a wonderful sail in 12 – 15 knots of wind, and saw about 5 pods of humpback whales over the course of the day.
I’ll give a full report soon, but for right now: I am safe, back on the anchor in the bay of Cabo San Lucas, the boat is put away, and everything is fine.
One Response to “Tsunami in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico”
Your summary of the Death Star is perfect. We’ve tried for years to avoid places on cruise days.
My wife and I are headed down to Cabo for business the week of March 11. Have you run across anyone that could handle a true daysail bareboat in the area. Cannot find anything online.