Sailing Magic Carpet · video

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While cruising the Broughton Archipelago in a Cape George 38, the crew of Magic Carpet receives a tsunami advisory following an earthquake off the coast of Russia.5:59 The crew monitors official government websites and Starlink data to assess the risk, noting that while the advisory urges evacuation of marinas and coastal areas, predicted wave heights for their location are less than one foot.11:42 Because the vessel is tucked behind multiple islands in protected waters, the crew decides to remain at anchor rather than head to the open ocean, where they believe a boat is safer from land-based surge hazards.13:38 The predicted arrival time passes without any observable wave activity or surge.16:27 The crew later reflects on the difficulty of interpreting conflicting official warnings and the challenge of balancing caution with the reality of their sheltered position.15:45 The experience highlights that while offshore waters are generally safer for vessels during a tsunami, local geography and specific surge predictions are critical factors in deciding whether to relocate.24:30

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