A jagged piece of rock held me and at the same time bruised me sorely.

However, I made fast the line, and in a few minutes we were all safe on the beach, with the boat floating in the surging water just off the shore.

We heard a gurgling sound that was sweet music in our ears, and, peering around, found a stream of fresh water almost at our feet.

A moment later we were down on our knees drinking the pure, ice-cold water in long draughts that put new life into us.

It was a splendid moment.
The next thing was to get the stores and ballast out of the boat, in order that we might secure her for the night.