Finally, the heavens sent down the rain.
We had only traveled a little over halfway back when a strong wind suddenly arose, and the waves surged violently.
The Asahi was tossed about in the waves, as if it might be swallowed up at any moment.
Before long, a torrential downpour began, blurring the view.
Raindrops, falling in a continuous line, pelted the ship's roof and deck, splashing up countless droplets.
Ah-chan gripped the helm tightly, his brow furrowed, his eyes fixed on the sea ahead.
"Brother Ye, this rain is pouring down! The visibility is almost zero! And the waves are huge! Are we going to die here?"
Ah-chan shouted loudly, his voice filled with obvious tension and fear.
"Don't panic, stay calm, we'll definitely get back safely."
Feng Ye tried to calm himself down and make his voice sound calmer.
Actually, he was very nervous; his heart was in his throat.
"Brother Ye, why don't you drive it? I'm afraid I won't be able to drive it back."
Ah-chan has a clear understanding of his own driving skills.
He knew he couldn't be reckless at this time.
"Okay, you watch me drive from the side."
Feng Ye took the helm, took a deep breath, and steadied himself.
This storm wasn't the biggest he'd ever seen; he'd experienced much bigger and more intense ones before.
But this sense of danger put him under unprecedented pressure.
He wasn't worried that the wind and waves would capsize the boat; with his skill, that was unlikely.
The only concern is the quality of the Rising Sun ship and whether it can withstand the impact of the waves.
This will test his driving skills, as he needs to minimize the impact on the ship.
Ships sailing in rough seas will face dangerous situations regardless of the wave angle.
Therefore, effective measures must be taken to reduce the degree of ship rolling and mitigate the impact of waves in order to wait for the sea conditions to improve, or proactive measures must be taken to leave the stormy sea area as soon as possible.
Feng Ye adopted a proactive approach, choosing a "going with the flow" manipulation method.
The so-called "going with the waves" refers to the method of moving forward by the stern of the boat being propelled by the waves.
When sailing with the waves, the relative speed between the waves and the ship is relatively small, which can greatly reduce the impact of the waves on the hull.
It can also maintain a considerable speed, which is beneficial for getting out of the windy and wavery sea area or the center of the typhoon.
However, be aware that sailing with the waves may result in dangerous situations such as surfing and sideways movement.
When encountering such an event, one should decisively reduce speed or make minor adjustments to the course, and choose a wave angle 1-2 compass points (wave angle of 160°～170° or 190°～200°) in the stern direction.
Boats with a protruding stern and a small rudder area have difficulty maintaining their course in downwind waters. They can improve their course by towing other objects (such as a large cable) to the stern.
(There are also other maneuvering methods such as the "Z" shaped navigation, stagnation, and drifting, which will not be discussed in detail to avoid any suspicion of hydrology.)
The storms they encountered came from the open sea, so the most suitable course of action was to sail with the waves.
The waves were like mountains, and the wind was like a knife.
Although Feng Ye's palms were sweaty, there was no panic on his face, only calmness.
He also had to remain calm while sailing in such bad weather in order to safely get through the difficulties.
His eyes gleamed with unwavering determination amidst the wind and rain as he intently watched the surging waves on the sea.
While sailing with the waves can reduce the impact of the waves on the hull, it also requires constant vigilance against potential dangers.
"Brother Ye, watch out! There's a huge wave coming from behind!"
Ah-Can exclaimed in surprise.
Feng Ye needed to pay attention to the sea ahead, so he was instructed to keep an eye on the situation behind him.
As soon as Ah-Can finished speaking, a huge wave swept in from behind, crashing violently against the stern of the boat, with spray surging up.
The Rising Sun shuddered violently, tilting so much that it almost capsized.
Despite being mentally prepared, Ah-Can still lost his balance and stumbled involuntarily.
He slammed his forehead against the wall of the driver's cab, wincing in pain.
Feng Ye was alright; he only swayed slightly before quickly regaining his balance.
"Watch out, hold on tight."
He spoke, but his eyes never left the sea.
He quickly adjusted the rudder to restore the balance of the Rising Sun and prevent it from rolling sideways.
At the same time, the engine power was reduced to allow the huge wave to pass, thus preventing dangerous surfing situations.
Feng Ye gritted his teeth, sweat mingling with rain on his forehead, and focused intently on dealing with the situation.
The consequences could be disastrous if we are not careful.
The waves came one after another.
The Rising Sun was tossed about in the raging winds and waves, facing numerous dangers.
But under Feng Ye's precise control, they were all resolved one by one.
The Rising Sun maintained a relatively stable posture throughout, steadfastly sailing along the correct course.
Time seemed to slow down dramatically, every second filled with tension and challenge.
On the sea, not a single other fishing boat could be seen; only the Rising Sun was struggling alone through the storm.
Feng Ye gripped the helm tightly, his eyes blazing, waging a silent battle against the raging winds and waves.
Ah-chan stood aside, silently praying for peace.
His gaze was fixed on the sea behind him, observing the momentum of each wave and issuing warnings of danger at any moment.
As time went on, the wind and rain subsided considerably, but the waves remained turbulent and violent.
They finally saw a glimmer of hope amidst the heavy rain.
On the distant horizon, a blurry yet familiar outline began to appear—the end of their journey home.
"Ah-Can, I can see White Stone Island. We're almost at the pier."
Feng Ye was overjoyed, his voice filled with barely concealed excitement, and his tense nerves finally relaxed a little at this moment.
Upon hearing this, Ah-Can quickly turned around and saw the familiar island.
"Damn, we're finally home. We don't have to die in the ocean anymore."
He wiped the fine beads of sweat that had appeared on his forehead from nervousness and revealed a bright smile.
As soon as he turned around to continue monitoring the movement of the waves behind him, he saw a sudden, huge wave crashing down from his side and rear, trying to stop their return journey.
"Brother Ye, another big wave is coming."
He quickly issued a warning.
Upon hearing this, Feng Ye quickly responded by adjusting his course and speed, skillfully avoiding a head-on collision.
The Rising Sun rocked violently for a while, but eventually pulled through and continued its journey toward White Stone Island.
It was a close call!
But in the end, they successfully returned safely.
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