Glenn Wakefield from Victoria, BC has made the difficult decision to end his single-handed non-stop circumnavigation on Day 218. His journey until now can be followed here. http://www.kimchowaroundtheworld.com/

The video of the rescue:

Day 215 Thursday April 24, 2008

Glenn reports Kim Chow has rolled over and both he and the boat have had some damage. Glenn has suffered a blow to the head and has had a concussion and scratch to his scalp. Kim Chow has lost her liferaft, both solar panels, the dodger and one hatch.

Day 218 Sunday April 27, 2008 47.38S 49.41 W

Glenn at 05:00 is on board the Argentina naval vessel Puerto Deseado. The vessel was dispatched to assist Glenn through a request from the Patagonian net of ham radio operators and a number of other sailing and fishing vessels in the area. Glenn has been seen by the physician on board and has been treated for injuries and is feeling well. He described in more detail the extent of the damage to Kim Chow including severely damaged self steering, inoperable engine and discharged batteries. In addition, Kim Chow was starting to take on water through the damaged hatches and companionway.

After carefully considering the options Glenn felt he could not safely round Cape Horn and has made a very personal and difficult decision, and the only logical one under the circumstances, which is to end his circumnavigation. His decision was greatly influenced by the love for his family back home and he reassured us he is doing well. Glenn will be transferred to a Coast Guard vessel and taken to a port in Argentina and from there to Buenos Aires and home. The fate of Kim Chow is uncertain at this point.