Yesterday when we heard that Abby Sunderland's EPIRBs had been activated and her team were unable to contact her, we were extremely concerned for her and her family.
This morning we were very relieved to hear that a spotter plane had been mobilised, had located and spoken with Abby.
We understand she has been dismasted and a fishing boat is on it's way to meet with her.
We're all hugely disappointed for her but she has proved to be of very strong character and very capable. Sailing around the world as we all know is a huge undertaking at any age and the chances of being dismasted in bad weather are relatively high.
Our thoughts continue to be with her and her family. We look forward to hearing when they are reunited.
Mike, Fiona, Peter and Heather
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Maybe you, Jessica, Jesse greet her back in California?
ReplyDeleteJust saw it on the bbc news page: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia_pacific/10300993.stm
ReplyDeletethought I would come here and see if you had any news. Shame that, but the main thing is that she is safe.
Amen to that. Abby is one great sailor and she has a marvelous family. Marianne and Laurence are the best. They are being beat up in the press right now so I would hope that the voice of you young sailors would rise up in support of this family. I am proud to support you one and all.
ReplyDeleteKathy Poncy Bend, OR USA
A wonderfull heartfelt message of support and concern for the Zunderland family from what is obviously a close knit solo yachting community !
ReplyDeleteIt's all coming unstuck for Abby.
ReplyDeleteWhat was dad thinking when he organised a reality tv show (like balloon boy) before her voyage?