Abby Sunderland, a 16 year old trying to become the youngest person to circumnavigate the globe has been found alive on her vessel. A few days back she reported 25 foot waves and 35 knot winds striking her boat before her communication was disconnected. Her ship has been badly crippled, and it appears that this may be the end of her attempt to make history.
I say it's about time.
16 years old, and she's all by herself on a boat for nearly 6 months? I realize she has the satellite luxuries of the internet, and vlogs as well. What gets me is: who the hell would let their 16 year old be on their own for 6 months. And beyond that, who the hell would let that same 16 year old be alone ON A BOAT, CIRCLING THE GLOBE. I realize that she's got an auto-pilot, and that her route was designed to avoid pirates and whatnot but come on! It's apparent that she really dodged a bullet with this storm, as it could have had a much sadder ending than not completing the circumnavigation. Her route has also been posted online for all to see. . . meaning that even though they planned to avoid pirates . . . who says one's not smart enough to "google" her and find out where she's headed?!?!
I'm glad that she's safe and will hopefully be with her family again soon, as they haven't yet retrieved her from her wounded boat. I question parents who let their young children view an R-rated film, but I'd almost venture to prosecute parents who allow a 16 year old risk their lives for fame that will make the news for a week tops.
Who knows. . . maybe they'll get a movie deal out of it. . . . I suppose that's motivation enough for some.
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