It does not look like it is going to stop any time soon.
[He was doubtful they were going to get a rest from this. As daunting as that idea might be. He shifted carefully, wincing and trying not to tip the boat, and managed to cross his good arm under the bad one to try and carry the weight.]
I do apologize for not being able to help...
[With the paddling. He actually felt a little bad about that.]