Chapter 1: Double Maiden Voyage
I latched the bed’s side rail into place so that Paul wouldn’t accidentally fall out of bed – a real possibility in this sea – and looked for Bruce.
Where was he?
I stumbled to the companionway, hastily put on my jacket and harness and tethered myself to a U-bolt next to the door. I opened the slatted doors just to have the wind rip them from my hands and slam them against the cabin. The wind howled, startling me with its ferocity, and icy rain pelted my face.
Bruce was hunched over in the cockpit. As I stepped outside, a wave slammed against the side of the boat, causing her to heel over sharply and throwing me against the companionway. I steadied myself and warily scanned the vicious sea...
Where was he?
I stumbled to the companionway, hastily put on my jacket and harness and tethered myself to a U-bolt next to the door. I opened the slatted doors just to have the wind rip them from my hands and slam them against the cabin. The wind howled, startling me with its ferocity, and icy rain pelted my face.
Bruce was hunched over in the cockpit. As I stepped outside, a wave slammed against the side of the boat, causing her to heel over sharply and throwing me against the companionway. I steadied myself and warily scanned the vicious sea...
To: Ron (Kelly's Dad)
From: Kathryn (Kelly's Mom) Date: Thu 4/12/2001 9:59 AM Re: Kelly and Paul Ron, I have many concerns about this whole adventure and of course, I can't say anything to Kelly or Paul! Please tell me that they know how to sail and that they are capable of this trip. I know that in three years they will be experienced, but that doesn't help them now…If you have any info to share, I would appreciate it. Kat |