Kobie shouted over the roaring wind. “Watch your lines!”
“We’re doin’ what we can, cap’n,” said one of the men, “but if don’t get out of this storm, ain’t no manner of manpower what can help us.”
“If you can complain, you can pull that line in.”
The crewman dipped his head. “Aye, sir.”
The rest of the crew of the Vahana worked feverishly to keep the ship steady. Two days after rescuing Wilton and Greg, they encountered heavy winds on their way to the nearest settlement. The winds carried dust and sand with them, forcing the crew to adopt goggles and headwraps just to be able to move and work.
