Between A Rock and a Hard Place (by Reese Palley)
January 1986 - Safely anchored after a Red Sea dismasting, the author thought his troubles were over - until he was confronted by a boatload of armed Ethiopians.
Thanks to Rob & Diane Schaafsma for sharing this story of their sailing adventures with sawestcoast.com.
If you visit the West Coast, you can meet Rob & Diane at the Slipway Restaurant in Saldanha Bay. Let Rob take you out on an unforgettable sailing trip and tell you the story first hand.
Contents:
Page 1: The Dismasting
Page 2: Buddy System - The Schaafsma Family & SailTrader
Page 3: The Perfect Hills of Ethiopia
Page 4: "Innocent Fishermen" with Kalashnikovs
Page 5: The Escape - Four Good Tools and a Dollop of Luck |