Safe in the storm

Donna Leigh Lundman

It was a beautiful windy day, and the boys and their sister decided to take their sailboat across the bay. The wind was whipping across the upper lake at a good speed; it would make an exciting trip. They told Mother of their plans, then made their way out to the sailboat in the dinghy. Sails hoisted, they cast off from the buoy, caught the wind, and sped along over the rough water. Often they had to scramble from one side to another. It was thrilling to ride high on the rail and see how close the mast and sail could come to the water's edge without spilling.

But the wind grew stronger, and the sky became dark. Realizing a storm was approaching, the children decided to head straight for home. The boat was sturdy, but too small to stay in a bad summer storm on this large lake. They had been out in bad weather before, but always with Dad at the helm.

As the little boat and its crew started on its run for home, the winds were boisterous. It seemed they would rip the sails from the grommets and leave the boat helpless in the heaving water. With every lurch and fall of the boat the children grew more afraid.

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