A Whale of a Situation

Illustration for a puzzle.

Things have gone awry for this intrepid captain! While sailing the seven seas, a sudden breach beneath the tiny boat has left it stranded atop the head of a surfacing whale. How will he get his boat back to the open water? This whimsical illustration depicts an unlikely maritime mishap that will challenge puzzle-lovers.

I will post photos of the puzzle as soon as it has been built!