As the reef rushes towards me, I grip the slippery stainless steel wheel, my hands sweating and prickling with fear. The sea moves from lapis lazuli to sapphire, then turquoise, emerald and jade, finally fracturing into a myriad piercing colours. I’ve no time to admire its beauty; I must hold my course. Jamie shouts words of encouragement.

“For God’s sake concentrate!”
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