Treading On Thin Ice
Mallory suggested that they should sail farther out into the sea, about four miles away from the shore. The deeper water was icier and a lot more dangerous than the previous spot they had chosen. The crew needed to stay alert.
Moving Past The Safety Zone
As they considered what Mallory had just suggested, they thought about the choice they were facing. Although venturing out to icier waters was definitely more dangerous, the chances were higher to find lucky fishing spots.