Can Bob and Delilah escape the whirlpool?

Question

On the sea, a strong zephyr (25 miles per hour) is pulling Bob and Delilah’s boat westward, toward a whirlpool 5 miles away. Using binoculars, they spot a cave on an island 2 miles from their current position. Assuming their destination is straight ahead of them and their motor is capable of 40mph, how should they maneuver to escape certain death? (1km = 0.62 miles)

Answer 1

be strong and hope