July 21st 2024.
Brett Clibbery and Sarah Packwood, a loving couple who shared a passion for sailing, were recently found deceased on a remote island in the Atlantic Ocean. The two had embarked on a journey to sail from Canada to the Azores, a Portuguese island, on their 42ft sailboat named Theros. Brett, a Canadian, and Sarah, a British musician, were reported missing a week after setting sail on June 11. Unfortunately, their bodies were discovered a week later on Sable Island, also known as the 'graveyard of the Atlantic', 180 miles off the coast of Nova Scotia.
It remains a mystery as to how the couple got into trouble on their 2,000-mile voyage. The last signal from Brett's Garmin GPS device was received on June 13, around 40 miles southwest of Sable Island. The local police have launched an investigation into their deaths, as Sable Island has a history of being a dangerous spot for ships due to its location on a major shipping route and tricky currents.
Sable Island, a long and thin stretch of land known for its wild horses, has seen over 350 shipwrecks since 1583. It is a protected National Park Reserve and is manned by a small number of federal government staff, with no permanent residents. The island's nickname as the 'graveyard of the Atlantic' is a testament to its treacherous waters and unpredictable weather.
Brett and Sarah's love story began in 2015 when they met at a bus stop in London. They got married on their yacht one year later and even had a Celtic marriage ceremony at Stonehenge. Sarah, who was an accomplished sailor, moved to Canada with Brett and they settled on Salt Spring Island near Vancouver.
As they embarked on their journey, the couple shared a video on their Facebook page, Theros Sailing Adventure, expressing their excitement for the trip. Brett's son James Clibbery, who confirmed their deaths on July 13, paid a heartfelt tribute to his father and stepmother. He described them as amazing people who will be forever missed.
The timeline of events surrounding Brett and Sarah's disappearance is as follows: on June 11, they set sail from Halifax, Nova Scotia; on June 13, the last signal from Brett's GPS device was received; on June 18, they were reported missing; on July 10, their bodies were found on Sable Island; and on July 13, James confirmed their deaths.
John Dolman, a friend of the couple, expressed his sadness at their passing, stating that they died doing what they loved. He described Sarah as the 'carpenter's apprentice' to Brett's 'captain' and emphasized their love for each other. As their adventure continues on the other side, Brett and Sarah will be remembered for their passion for sailing and their love for each other. Rest in peace, Brett and Sarah.
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