Changing Course
The journey back to the shore would be roughly 30 minutes from when Cliff took over. He noticed he could change the course of the boat to save time and as they needed to get back as soon as possible the decision was made and the friends sailed towards the shore hoping to find the fox medical attention upon arrival.
Timid, Weak, And Cold
The fisherman were in an extreme hurry and when the boat hit a wave the fox startled awake in fear. The friends decided they should give the fox some of their catch to help calm the animal. There was no doubting that the fox was hungry and weak, although, would he take the food?