12 Since the harbor was unsuitable to winter in, the majority decided to set sail from there, hoping somehow to reach Phoenix, a harbor on Crete open to the southwest and northwest, and to winter there.
13 When a gentle south wind sprang up, they thought they had achieved their purpose. They weighed anchor and sailed along the shore of Crete.
14 But not long afterward, a fierce wind called the “northeaster” rushed down from the island.
15 Since the ship was caught and was unable to head into the wind, we gave way to it and were driven along.
16 After running under the shelter of a little island called Cauda, we were barely able to get control of the skiff.
17 After hoisting it up, they used ropes and tackle and girded the ship. Then, fearing they would run aground on the Syrtis, they lowered the drift-anchor, and in this way they were driven along.
18 Because we were being severely battered by the storm, they began to jettison the cargo the next day.