We Are Not Afraid To Die by Ganesh J https://padlet.com/jayakumarchokkalingam/wlvl41hitcfcezl7 If we all can be together. en-us 2020-11-18 04:05:21 UTC 2024-09-05 20:36:21 UTC hello@padlet.com After 16 years of training,on July 1976 the author along with his family sets sail aboard the Wavewalker from Plymouth,England jayakumarchokkalingam https://padlet.com/jayakumarchokkalingam/wlvl41hitcfcezl7/wish/939640864 2020-11-19 02:58:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jayakumarchokkalingam/wlvl41hitcfcezl7/wish/939640864 In their quest to replicate the voyage of James Cook, they have reached Cape Town. They hire two crewmen Larry Virgil and Herb Seigler to tackle the rougher Southern Indian Ocean. jayakumarchokkalingam https://padlet.com/jayakumarchokkalingam/wlvl41hitcfcezl7/wish/939647002 2020-11-19 03:01:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jayakumarchokkalingam/wlvl41hitcfcezl7/wish/939647002 On the second day from Cape town,they encounter strong gales and waves as high as their boat's main mast. jayakumarchokkalingam https://padlet.com/jayakumarchokkalingam/wlvl41hitcfcezl7/wish/939653395 2020-11-19 03:05:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jayakumarchokkalingam/wlvl41hitcfcezl7/wish/939653395 On December 25,they are 3,500 miles past Cape Town. Despite the atrocious weather Christmas Holiday was celebrated. jayakumarchokkalingam https://padlet.com/jayakumarchokkalingam/wlvl41hitcfcezl7/wish/939664749 2020-11-19 03:12:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jayakumarchokkalingam/wlvl41hitcfcezl7/wish/939664749 New year sees no improvement in the weather condition. jayakumarchokkalingam https://padlet.com/jayakumarchokkalingam/wlvl41hitcfcezl7/wish/939669639 2020-11-19 03:15:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jayakumarchokkalingam/wlvl41hitcfcezl7/wish/939669639 At dawn of Jan 2,Gigantic waves trample the boat.The crew slows the ship and goes through the life-raft drill,essentially preparing for the worst. jayakumarchokkalingam https://padlet.com/jayakumarchokkalingam/wlvl41hitcfcezl7/wish/939670556 2020-11-19 03:15:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jayakumarchokkalingam/wlvl41hitcfcezl7/wish/939670556 Disaster strikes at 6 p.m in the form of a rogue wave.The captain takes a trip overboard and comes aboard only to find the ship drowning.Along with his wife and crewmen,he works tirelessly to repair the boat jayakumarchokkalingam https://padlet.com/jayakumarchokkalingam/wlvl41hitcfcezl7/wish/939681938 2020-11-19 03:22:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jayakumarchokkalingam/wlvl41hitcfcezl7/wish/939681938 The night passes with endless pumping to remove water. The Mayday calls go unanswered. jayakumarchokkalingam https://padlet.com/jayakumarchokkalingam/wlvl41hitcfcezl7/wish/939695238 2020-11-19 03:30:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jayakumarchokkalingam/wlvl41hitcfcezl7/wish/939695238 By the morning of Jan 3,water level was under control.The captain decides to detour to Ile Amsterdam, a French scientific base for further mending. jayakumarchokkalingam https://padlet.com/jayakumarchokkalingam/wlvl41hitcfcezl7/wish/939697635 2020-11-19 03:32:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jayakumarchokkalingam/wlvl41hitcfcezl7/wish/939697635 On Jan 4, they set sail for the island.The crew also has their first meal after 2 days. jayakumarchokkalingam https://padlet.com/jayakumarchokkalingam/wlvl41hitcfcezl7/wish/939707233 2020-11-19 03:38:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jayakumarchokkalingam/wlvl41hitcfcezl7/wish/939707233 At 4 p.m ,the weather detoriates and the seas went higher. jayakumarchokkalingam https://padlet.com/jayakumarchokkalingam/wlvl41hitcfcezl7/wish/939710945 2020-11-19 03:40:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jayakumarchokkalingam/wlvl41hitcfcezl7/wish/939710945 On Jan 5,the situation becomes desperate,but the captain is comforted by the words of his brave children. jayakumarchokkalingam https://padlet.com/jayakumarchokkalingam/wlvl41hitcfcezl7/wish/939717834 2020-11-19 03:44:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jayakumarchokkalingam/wlvl41hitcfcezl7/wish/939717834 On Jan 5,the situation becomes desperate,but the captain is comforted by the words of his brave children. jayakumarchokkalingam https://padlet.com/jayakumarchokkalingam/wlvl41hitcfcezl7/wish/939717853 2020-11-19 03:44:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jayakumarchokkalingam/wlvl41hitcfcezl7/wish/939717853 On Jan 5,the situation becomes desperate,but the captain is comforted by the words of his brave children. jayakumarchokkalingam https://padlet.com/jayakumarchokkalingam/wlvl41hitcfcezl7/wish/939717883 2020-11-19 03:44:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jayakumarchokkalingam/wlvl41hitcfcezl7/wish/939717883 On Jan 5,the situation becomes desperate,but the captain is comforted by the words of his brave children. jayakumarchokkalingam https://padlet.com/jayakumarchokkalingam/wlvl41hitcfcezl7/wish/939717905 2020-11-19 03:44:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jayakumarchokkalingam/wlvl41hitcfcezl7/wish/939717905 On Jan 5,the situation becomes desperate,but the captain is comforted by the words of his brave children. jayakumarchokkalingam https://padlet.com/jayakumarchokkalingam/wlvl41hitcfcezl7/wish/939717915 2020-11-19 03:44:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jayakumarchokkalingam/wlvl41hitcfcezl7/wish/939717915 On Jan 5,the situation becomes desperate,but the captain is comforted by the words of his brave children. jayakumarchokkalingam https://padlet.com/jayakumarchokkalingam/wlvl41hitcfcezl7/wish/939717929 2020-11-19 03:44:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jayakumarchokkalingam/wlvl41hitcfcezl7/wish/939717929 On Jan 5,the situation becomes desperate,but the captain is comforted by the words of his brave children. jayakumarchokkalingam https://padlet.com/jayakumarchokkalingam/wlvl41hitcfcezl7/wish/939717968 2020-11-19 03:44:29 UTC https://padlet.com/jayakumarchokkalingam/wlvl41hitcfcezl7/wish/939717968 On Jan 5,the situation becomes desperate,but the captain is comforted by the words of his brave children. jayakumarchokkalingam https://padlet.com/jayakumarchokkalingam/wlvl41hitcfcezl7/wish/939717980 2020-11-19 03:44:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jayakumarchokkalingam/wlvl41hitcfcezl7/wish/939717980 On Jan 5,the situation becomes desperate,but the captain is comforted by the words of his brave children. jayakumarchokkalingam https://padlet.com/jayakumarchokkalingam/wlvl41hitcfcezl7/wish/939718000 2020-11-19 03:44:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jayakumarchokkalingam/wlvl41hitcfcezl7/wish/939718000 At 6.p.m to the awe of the captain,they sight the island. jayakumarchokkalingam https://padlet.com/jayakumarchokkalingam/wlvl41hitcfcezl7/wish/939723420 2020-11-19 03:47:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jayakumarchokkalingam/wlvl41hitcfcezl7/wish/939723420 They anchor their boat by the night.They are welcomed at the Island by its 28 inhabitants. jayakumarchokkalingam https://padlet.com/jayakumarchokkalingam/wlvl41hitcfcezl7/wish/939725792 2020-11-19 03:48:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jayakumarchokkalingam/wlvl41hitcfcezl7/wish/939725792 They ride out the storm on Jan 6.The course for the island is being plotted. jayakumarchokkalingam https://padlet.com/jayakumarchokkalingam/wlvl41hitcfcezl7/wish/939756102 2020-11-19 04:05:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jayakumarchokkalingam/wlvl41hitcfcezl7/wish/939756102 At 2.p.m the course is changed. The ship starts to steer towards Ile Amsterdam. jayakumarchokkalingam https://padlet.com/jayakumarchokkalingam/wlvl41hitcfcezl7/wish/939808952 2020-11-19 04:34:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jayakumarchokkalingam/wlvl41hitcfcezl7/wish/939808952