"stay back" and "make it 50 yards and return"

Good morning, translatorcz,

It would appear that there were three people paddling about in single kayaks like these {Click Here}.

"Stay back" means two, (Liebl and I), remained where they were and watched the fellow named Kingman struggle against the wind and large waves. He is able to go 50 yards (towards the shore? That's not clear.) before giving up and returning to the other two kayakers.

It's a very nice scene.

Joe

For some reason, I can't access the link you give me. And our time zone is not the same, so when I'm reading your reply, and posting mine, for me, it's in the evening. Hehe. Good evening. By the way, your information is very vital. Thank you.