At some points they had to bail water caused by a leak, and at another a man fell overboard, delaying their journey.

Then, using only their hands and tools provided, they had bail water out of the boat to lighten it enough to carry onshore.

As well as activating the electronic bilge pump, both men frantically bailed water with large buckets.

If you have spent a good part of the past month bailing water out of your sodden home, this could be the news you have been waiting for.

The men become fatigued and bicker with one another; nevertheless, the oiler and the correspondent take turns rowing toward shore, while the cook bails water to keep the boat afloat.