12 Questions
What was the initial reaction of the narrator when the ship faced a wave?
Expectation of riding over it
How did the narrator feel as they were losing consciousness?
Quite peaceful
What caused the narrator's ribs to crack?
Being tossed around by subsequent waves
Why did the narrator not investigate the ship having water below?
Fear of abandoning the wheel
What was the condition of Wavewalker just before the narrator grabbed the guard rails?
Near capsizing with masts almost horizontal
How did the narrator describe their feeling while hanging on to the stern for the next wave?
"Water, Water, Everywhere"
What was the most alarming aspect of the gales encountered on the second day out of Cape Town?
The size of the waves, up to 15 metres high
Where were they located on December 25?
3,500 kilometers east of Cape Town
What action did they take at dawn on January 2 to slow down the boat?
Dropped the storm jib
What happened at about 6 p.m. as an indication of impending disaster?
An ominous silence fell
What did they do to prepare for the impending disaster?
Doubled-lashed everything, went through liferaft drill, and attached lifelines
What was the most frightening detail observed about the wave that appeared at dawn on January 2?
Its height was almost twice the other waves
Follow along on a sailing adventure as the crew faces strong gales and alarming waves while being thousands of kilometers east of Cape Town. Experience a holiday complete with a Christmas tree despite atrocious weather, and anticipate changes for the worse on New Year's Day.
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