Typhoon Ondoy has caused 51 deaths and more than 20 missing in Manila area. It’s a national disaster. Ondoy means a little boy in Boholan.
Mindanao is feeling the effect too. The past 4 days have been very hard going. Struggling against the headwind is exhausting and being tossed about in the huge waves was no fun at all. I estimate the wind consistently at least 50km/h gusting up to 80km/h.
PAGASA, the Philippines national weather bureau yesterday issued the following warning “Gale warning for seaboards of Mindanao 30-40 knots wind. Rough to very rough sea 3.7-4.5m wave. Small vessels are advised not to go out to sea”. I think a kayak is smaller than any small vessels. So, we have to stay put till the typhoon is over. It will be foolish to go out now. Going with the flow is the key to survival. Besides, we need a good rest too.
The plan now is to rest 2 days and on Tuesday 29th, weather permitting, we will attempt to cross the difficult Surigao Strait. Luckily, we have the support of the Philippine Navy. One of their ships will escort us for the crossing. It’s a 78-feet ship. That’s the best news for now. Hopefully, it can shield us from the howling wind and raging waves.
Surigao is the most northern tip of Mindanao. Yesterday, the GPS registered the first 1,000km. It’s a significant milestone for the expedition. We are about to leave Mindanao and enter Visaya, the next leg of the journey. But this is turning out to be an escape from Mindanao.
On 24th, we were in Sohoton and finally, I got to see what I have been waiting for – the jellyfish. It’s an amazing experience swimming with them in a small lagoon. I was told they are stingless but I found out that they still sting, just sting less. Sohoton is like a paradize with caves, limestone cliffs, lakes and lagoons.
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jiecel b
11 months ago
any update now with the team and the crews? we were very worried about the typhoon peping…. how’s the team? we were looking forward to hear all about you and all your crews… will always praying for your safe journey.. hope you will take your rest…stay safe always…May God Bless you all..
lim le yang
11 months ago
you are really brave aren”t you
Johnny Ceviche
11 months ago
Anyone have an update on the paddlers?. I’m showing 6:00 PM local time and the spot locator is showing about 4 miles offshore. Just curious.
Mel
11 months ago
Bernard is right..the low pressure he was referring to is now a category 4 typhoon. So watch out for it guys..as of 1800hr GMT Oct 2 its spotted at coordinates 14.10deg N, 127.30deg E, with winds up to 140 miles per hour. For detail visit this site: http://www.wunderground.com/hurricane/wp200919.asp?MR=1
Be safe. May the Force be with you!:)
Vic
11 months ago
I’m really impressed with what you are trying to accomplish. Stay safe. Cheers!
Alcyone
11 months ago
Daddy Buzz, Stay safe…Take care & God Bless!
jiecel b
11 months ago
we were worried about the typhoon…good to hear that you take a rest.. were always praying for all your safety… God Bless You all!!!
Buko
11 months ago
i like that”…sting-less..” LOL. The storm i think is also milestone and would be good to have wait it out, or should i say ‘wait in’? Im glad everyone is ok after Ondoy. Looking forward to be back with the team…Stay safe’ish
Cheers!
Philip Lau/Shuqun Pr
11 months ago
Swee, you are always on our mind. Our students have been told about your experiences and they are sending you their best wishes for a safe journey too.
See you soon, buddy. Cheers!
angie
11 months ago
thinking of you and the expedition amidst the uncertain weather in the philippines. glad that you’re resting and sitting it out. best wishes and prayers for a safe expedition.
Hoz
11 months ago
Iwas wondering about the Typhoon. Glad you guys are sitting it out safe on dry(wet) land. Best wishes for your continued safe journey.
Gary Tsu
11 months ago
We are looking out for you in prayer for safety. Godbless.
bernard
11 months ago
by the way….. that island Limasawa means five pythons any other meaning disregard them. I think another low pressure is brewing somewhere the weather is steamy and overcast.Hope to see you soon.
bernard
11 months ago
this is one of the passages going in and out of the pacific ocean. so, I hope guys sure wants to go with the flow. Read the tide charts and asked the locals while you are getting a good rest in Surigao city. this is the samw route Megrllan took when he first landed in the visayan Islands as it was then known in an island called Limasawa.