Chapter 50: The Speed of Life and Death at Sea

Today is November 1st, and when he got up in the morning, Li Xiaofeng habitually looked at today's weather forecast.

If you had to rank the list of people who care about the weather the most in the country, fishermen would definitely be at the top.

They are concerned not only about when it is windy and rainy, but also about when it will cool down and when it will fog up......

Because of these things, the impact on the production and life of fishermen is too great!

Looking at the 4 to 5 level winds displayed on his mobile phone, Li Xiaofeng couldn't help but feel a little depressed.

This wind has been blowing for several days in a row, which is the biggest reason why he has not been able to explore Ghost Head Reef for a long time.

Alas, his underwater metal detector has been eating ash ever since he bought it. A machine that can't create wealth is not a good machine!

After breakfast, Li Xiaofeng and Liu Xuexia were going to collect their own crab pots today.

These crab pots have been in the sea for almost a week, and it's time to put them away.

After packing up the tools, Li Xiaofeng drove the boat, and Liu Xuexia sat in the cabin, facing the wind, and drove in the direction of the island and reef where his family put crab pots.

The wind of four or five degrees may not be very strong when you hear it, and on land it is just a swaying level that blows the branches.

But the feeling at sea is completely different. There is no shelter on the surface of the sea, and the wind of this level is enough to cause rough waves on the sea.

And the fishing boats will also sway in the waves.

The maritime authorities also have clear regulations on fishing boats that go to sea on windy days.

Once the wind level exceeds level 5, some small fishing boats with idle and wooden sails are already prohibited from going to sea.

In the event of a strong wind of more than 6 magnitude, fishing boats below 60 horsepower are strictly forbidden to go to sea.

When the wind force exceeds 7, fishing boats with less than 400 horsepower are not allowed to go to sea.

When the wind exceeds force 8, all fishing boats are prohibited from going out to sea!

The time came to one o'clock in the afternoon, Li Xiaofeng and Liu Xuexia were busy collecting the crab pots, and today's undulating waves greatly increased the difficulty of the two people's operation.

I don't know if it's his own delusion, Li Xiaofeng always feels that the wind and waves on the sea seem to be getting bigger and bigger!

Li Xiaofeng was chatting with Liu Xuexia about this, and when he buzzed, a message was received on his mobile phone.

Li Xiaofeng opened it and looked at it, and his face changed instantly.

This is a yellow gale warning issued by the Meteorological Bureau: in the next 6 hours, the wind at sea will increase to 8~9, and some areas may reach 10, warning all fishing boats that are operating to return to the port immediately to avoid danger!

Although some fishing boats can withstand such a strong wind, Li Xiaofeng knows that this 38-horsepower small fishing boat of his family is definitely not included!

Li Xiaofeng hurriedly showed the information to Liu Xuexia, and after Liu Xuexia read it, her face immediately changed color.

The two of them couldn't care about collecting the crab pots anymore, and quickly packed up their things, Li Xiaofeng drove the boat and began to sail towards the fishing port in the town at full speed!

With such a strong wind, the small pier in the village may not be able to resist it.

Although the fishing boat was already sailing at full speed at sea, and the diesel engine was roaring with all its strength in black smoke, Li Xiaofeng still felt that it was too slow!

Worried!

As long as you can go back safely this time, you must change your boat to a bigger power!

At this time, the wind on the sea surface is getting stronger and stronger, and the sky in the distance is beginning to be covered with dark clouds.

Li Xiaofeng had a feeling that he was going to be blown up by the wind.

This sudden gale will not only have a great impact on fishing boats at sea, but also cause great damage to many farmers at sea.

If it was before, this sudden wind may even cause many seafood farmers to lose their money!

However, the situation is much better now, and many farmers have now bought insurance, and the losses borne by individuals will be much smaller.

As time passed, the wind and waves at sea became stronger and stronger, and it began to rain.

The strong wind mixed with raindrops kept hitting Li Xiaofeng's face, making him almost unable to open his eyes, and the visibility on the sea became lower and lower!

Fortunately, Li Xiaofeng's voyage does not depend entirely on what he sees, and his map has helped him a lot at this time!

You must know that at this time, you can't see far from the sea, and you can't tell the direction!

I just saw the sea everywhere, the water everywhere, the undulating waves everywhere!

The sea and the sky seem to have been connected together!

In this case, it is also very dangerous to sail at full speed!

You know, even if you can find the right direction with the help of tools, you also need to know that there are not only endless waves, but also reefs and fishing boats!

At this full speed, once the fishing boats collide or hit the reef, it is basically a shipwreck!

Suddenly, a big wave hit, and Li Xiaofeng, who was engrossed in driving the boat, was caught off guard and was almost photographed by the waves!

After the waves, the cabin is full of seawater!

Liu Xuexia hurriedly picked up the lid of the incubator on the boat and kept scooping out the seawater!

If you look down from the air at this time, the fishing boat in the storm is like a toy in the sea, which keeps being thrown up and down!

There is a danger of capsizing at any time!

Li Xiaofeng gritted his teeth and tried his best to drive the fishing boat!

At this time, no one can count on them, only they can save them!

The boat had been sailing through the wind and waves for almost two hours, but the coastline was still in sight!

The only thing you can see is the undulating sea around you, and the endless waves!

This is undoubtedly very desperate!

At this time, sitting in the cabin, Liu Xuexia, who had been scooping seawater for more than an hour, had her eyes slightly sluggish, and the action of scooping water in her hand was getting slower and slower!

Li Xiaofeng knew that he couldn't give up no matter what! There is not only himself on this ship, but also the people who care about him the most and love him the most!

Although he couldn't see the direction clearly, Li Xiaofeng knew that his direction was not wrong, and the reason why he couldn't see the coastline now was because the wind and waves seriously affected the speed of the fishing boat!

"Mom! Don't be afraid! We are not far from the pier! As long as we hold on, we will be able to return to shore safely! Li Xiaofeng, who was in the wind and rain, drove the boat while comforting his mother loudly!

Liu Xuexia heard Li Xiaofeng's shout and suddenly sobered up!

There is not only himself on this ship, but also his most beloved son, how can he give up!

If you scoop a little more water outside, the weight of the boat will be reduced, the speed of the boat will be faster, and the hope of your son's survival will be greater!

Liu Xuexia picked up the lid of the incubator again and scooped water out desperately, as if this could save her son's life!

Li Xiaofeng was slightly relieved when he saw his mother who had returned to normal.

The road ahead is still difficult!