Section V - Wind and Waves Summary

The sea has begun to pick up steam, rolling and tumbling The Wanderer in its violent waves. Both Cody and Sophie open their diary entries with acknowledgment of puking. The wind has been so bad that the main mast has snapped in half and they are now coasting without sails. Cody fears they are all doomed. When Sophie looks out into the dark, black sea, she sees shadow monsters in the waves. After the sails tear, there is no time for Bompie stories, no time for juggling, no time for radio code. All anyone is trying to do is keep the boat afloat. Everyone snaps on their safety harnesses - which are used to tie everyone to the ship in case it flips over - and gets to work. Sophie begs to climb...