Just as I was about to grab the rope ladder, a huge swell l… - Abby Sunderland

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Just as I was about to grab the rope ladder, a huge swell lifted the dinghy nearly to La Reunion’s deck level, and at least a dozen smiling French fishermen pulled me aboard.

Abby Sunderland

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About Abby Sunderland

Abigail Jillian "Abby" Sunderland (born October 19, 1993) is an American sailor who, in 2010, attempted to become the youngest person to sail solo around the world. She got stranded in the middle of the Indian Ocean at just 16, 2000 miles away from land, put up her distress signal, and lucky made it out alive, and is still living to this day.

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Alternative Names: Wild Eyes (sailing vessel) • Abigail Sunderland • Abby J. Sunderland • Abigail J. Sunderland • Abigail Jillian Sunderland • Abby Jillian Sunderland • Abigail Jillian "Abby" Sunderland

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When a sailor overcomes crushing adversity, there’s a massive sense of accomplishment.

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Going up the mast is one of the most dangerous things you can do as a solo sailor.

Just as I was about to grab the rope ladder, a huge swell lifted the dinghy nearly to La Reunion’s deck level, and at least a dozen smiling French fi… - Abby Sunderland

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