Ah this is great. You write action well and I do love an ocean story - I'm a sucker for them. There's some fantastic long reads out there about survival stories where men are pitted against the sea. I enjoyed this more than the set up in Part 1 - it makes me think that this should be Part 1, engaging the reader BEFORE you go into the backstory or context?

I did like your character too - she's not your usual seafarer. Hoping for more on her.

Off to buy decking stuff now but I'll come back for the other parts now I'm hooked.

Was trying to think if I've written a sea adventure. Knew I had one in my archives.

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