#Repost #regram from @shecompassdotcom It was the ultimate test of #sisterhood. Two #women this week proved that #strongwomen fiercely face rogue waves together and swim beside one another as long as necessary. What should have been for #jenniferappel and #tashafuiava an 18-day relaxing trip from Honolulu to Tahiti quickly became an excruciating, 5-month odyssey that made them each an #ultimatefighter for their lives. Enduring 40-50-foot waves, a failed engine, and packs of tiger fish whom Appel said “decided to use our vessel to teach their young how to hunt,” the #ladies did their best to survive as their #boat drifted 900 miles off the southeast coast of Japan. After 98 days of distress signals that went unanswered and the likelihood, according to Fuiava, that they would not “survive another 24 hours,” the pair was finally rescued by the #uscoastguard. Blowing kisses to her rescuers, Appel said about her ordeal, “there is true humility to wondering if today is your last day, if tonight is your last night. It was so satisfying to know the men and women that serve our country would come and assist us.” 📸 US Navy #survival #ship #shipwreck #sailing #rescue #dog #dependonme #inspiration #blogger #blog #blogpost #captainsblog #haveyourback #werise #voyage #instagood