Question

What efforts were made to face the rough weather? (We are not afraid.....--)​

Answer 1

The efforts which were made to face the rough weather were the narrator slow down the boat , then he dropped the storm jib and lashed a heavy mooring rope in a loop across the stern.

Answer 2

In order to face the rough weather, the speed of the ship was slowed down. They dropped the storm jib. They lashed heavy mooring rope in a loop across the stem. Then they fastened together everything and went through their life-raft drill. They attached lifelines, put on waterproof clothes and life-jackets.