The swell was still heavy, but it was not breaking and the boat rode easily.

At noon Worsley balanced himself on the gunwale and clung with one hand to the stay of the mainmast while he got a snap of the sun.

The result was more than encouraging.

We had done over 380 miles and were getting on for half-way to South Georgia.

It looked as though we were going to get through.
The wind freshened to a good stiff breeze during the afternoon, and the 'James Caird' made satisfactory progress.