Pirate Lifestyle

Ahoy me hearties,

There have been, actually currently are, all kinds of discussions about whether it was a good idea for a 16 year old girl, Abby Sunderland, to attempt to solo nonstop circumnavigate the globe. So I will add my thoughts to the too-long list.

You know, "Monday morning quarterbacking" is so easy...

First and foremost, I like to think we are free to do what ever we want. So I don't think it is anybody's business what Abby does. It is between her and her family. The people that tried, or are trying, to get her parents in trouble by crying “child abuse” are crazy. No, Abby's parents should not be put in jail. Geesh.

Now as to the fact she is in trouble and needs to be rescued. Yes, I think the family should be responsible for the costs. They where warned not to travel this time of year.  Experts warned of traveling in the Indian Ocean in the Southern Hemisphere this time of year. Because she had to stop for repairs, technically, she would not be completing her original plan to solo nonstop circumnavigate the globe. But Abby continued on anyway, so I think it reasonable they should pay the rescue expenses.

My personal opinion, for what my 2 cents are worth. Based on what I have read, her family being lifelong sailors, her brother Zac sailing the globe last year. I can’t help but wonder, is this “TRULY" Abby's dream? But again, it isn't really any of my business or any of your business or any of anyone else’s business.

As of this moment, she is ok, but her boat is too damaged to continue. The mast appears to be completely gone. Last I heard, she has been rescued by a French fishing vessel and her boat will most likely be intentionally sunk. It is too great a distance in dangerous waters to tow the boat.

I could go on and on, but I think I will stop now…

CaptRob