tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post6623633295088164738..comments2024-03-07T07:13:46.929-08:00Comments on Abby's Blog: Abby is Almost HereAbby Sunderlandhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04424860067055661332noreply@blogger.comBlogger180125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-17077470901211396812010-06-25T09:19:06.741-07:002010-06-25T09:19:06.741-07:00Hi Abby ... Really looking forward to your and Zac...Hi Abby ... Really looking forward to your and Zac's press conference Saturday and I'm sure someone here will post a link to that interview. Thanks someone. Welcome back to land after a stormy ride on Osiris. I bet you've had enough of rough seas for awhile but only you know that and you'll probably be back at Marina Del Rey and itching for a boat ride soon after you're arrival home. I would love to know your feelings and emotions as you land at LAX if you can see MDR from the air. Try to book a window seat on the right side of the plane as they usually land from the east and MDR would be visible from that side. I remember when I commented on the girl with blonde hair in a boat with big wild eyes entering the Pacific. Seems like only yesterday. When you blog again, please gives all of us at least some of the story of what happened that fateful night of June 10th. OR we practice patience and wait for your book to come out. It's your call as it's always been. Glad you're back safe and sound.Bob from Seattlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04672671655687291088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-82527130200585479912010-06-25T08:10:15.933-07:002010-06-25T08:10:15.933-07:00Hello,
FYI, in another link in french from La reu...Hello,<br /><br />FYI, in another link in french from La reunion:<br />http://www.linfo.re/-Societe-/Abby-Sunderland-foulera-le-sol-reunionnais-samedi<br />it is stated that Abby will arrive Saturday at 8:30 AM (local time) at Ile de la Reunion.<br /><br />Regards,<br /><br />A French follower in Paris.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-18916745132528252682010-06-25T07:50:40.275-07:002010-06-25T07:50:40.275-07:00Our family supports yours 110%
Go Sunderlands!Our family supports yours 110% <br />Go Sunderlands!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-22158004127018339252010-06-25T02:53:15.133-07:002010-06-25T02:53:15.133-07:00Hey Abbs, & Fam. Too!
Keep your chins up, don&...Hey Abbs, & Fam. Too!<br />Keep your chins up, don't let the rats pull you down because they don't have the guts to dare. Remember, Who Dares, Wins!<br />Is that open forty drifting to a sea anchor? 24 NM a day is pretty fast for a bare hull in those waters. All things being equal W/E should fetch up near SW Aussie. you ougth to see what they'll charge to keep it off the rocks. Or perhaps a Commercial Vessel can snatch it out, the Epirbs make it easy to find, but they'll bat out in a week or so. Good luck what ever you try! :-) Sailor SendsSailor_47https://www.blogger.com/profile/01949827194204017060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-65827344845869862102010-06-25T02:41:57.885-07:002010-06-25T02:41:57.885-07:00http://www.clicanoo.re/index.php?page=article&...http://www.clicanoo.re/index.php?page=article&id_article=248718&var_recherche=abby+sunderland<br /><br />A picture of Abby arriving at the Kerguelen Islands, where she was able to phone to her parents before being transferred to the Osiris. She will indeed be arriving Saturday afternoonUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16738483146620619356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-59435111896820971302010-06-25T01:35:22.013-07:002010-06-25T01:35:22.013-07:00Dearest Abby,
"I'm Your Captain (Cl...Dearest Abby, <br /> "I'm Your Captain (Closer to Home)", circa 1970, performed and written by Mark Farner, of the band Grand Funk Railroad, makes me think of you. I supported your journey with all my heart, and while I am heartbroken that you caught a bad wave, it's your courage that counts. Don't let the naysayers bring you down, for the overwhelming majority of them, haven't ever had the guts to leave their own backyards. You are a true goddess of the sea. God bless you Abby, and may you sail for all your years to come.<br /> Sincerely, <br /> ScottAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-37331989795507740472010-06-24T22:31:36.002-07:002010-06-24T22:31:36.002-07:0006-25-10 @ 01:32
Hi Folks,
I copied this article f...06-25-10 @ 01:32<br />Hi Folks,<br />I copied this article from a French newspaper so you’ll have to ad-lib in some areas, but the gist of the story is there.<br /><br />Published June 22, 2010<br /><br />Yesterday at midday, the Osiris, was still 2,000 km of coastline Reunion, at the 40th roaring. After two days of storm, he was "able to resume a normal speed of transit," said a statement from the prefecture. On board the old pirate ship converted into a patrol of Maritime Affairs, Sunderland Abby, the young American sailor rescued last June 12 south-southeast of St. Paul Island (Taaf), sharing the lives of a dozen men of crew. They have also had to cut short a mission of monitoring of fisheries in the EEZ of the Kerguelen Islands to bring the girl to the ground after a mast in a storm. The Osiris, whose arrival was initially scheduled next Thursday, will enter the port of Pointe-des-Rollers on Saturday at midday. Members of his team and his family (his mother's coming remains uncertain because it is late pregnancy) should receive it. His press secretary did not know yesterday morning. Onshore, the media, especially American and Australian, the wait at a halt. At 16, Abigael Sunderland had started a world tour to sail solo and unsupported in January. His Rescue full Southern Ocean has mobilized two offshore research centers (RCC Cross Meeting and Australia), three ships and two aircraft. She had to abandon his yacht, Wild Eyes (12 m), the sea and around the world. It should be back in California early next week <br /><br />Her faithful friend, fan and follower. <br />Michael (75) from Kingwood, WVhezakiah299https://www.blogger.com/profile/13831171696178539958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-3954042756425686402010-06-24T22:29:04.450-07:002010-06-24T22:29:04.450-07:00Abby,
Welcome back to solid ground and a big step...Abby,<br /><br />Welcome back to solid ground and a big step towards home. Know that you can hold your head high and be proud of what you have accomplished. There are things that a skilled sailor like you can control and things that no one can control, such as Mother Nature. It’s just great to know that you will soon be home safe with many fantastic stories to tell.<br /><br />Coach John Wooden once said: “Be more concerned with your character than your reputation, because character is what you really are, while your reputation is merely what others think you are.”<br /><br />Best wishes, Abby.<br /><br />From Seattle, WA, USA<br />SaltyDogSaltyDoghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12172364245254246073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-56067219624630712212010-06-24T20:52:38.490-07:002010-06-24T20:52:38.490-07:00Dear Abby and family,
Let me first begin by sayin...Dear Abby and family,<br /><br />Let me first begin by saying thank you for the update. This is some real good news from all the bad ones the press has been giving her in the last week or two.<br /><br />To Abby, you showed grace under pressure on the open seas and I salute you for that. Regardless of what others have said that you're too young to sail solo around the world, you prove the nay sayers wrong and you're coming back home to the Good Ol' US of A in one piece and as a hero. You're a lucky kid, keep your chin up.<br /><br /><br />Good luck and Godspeed<br />Native New YorkerL. Francishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15675833324984943115noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-2653651984782873812010-06-24T18:42:25.894-07:002010-06-24T18:42:25.894-07:00We are quite ready to hear some words from Abby no...We are quite ready to hear some words from Abby now. Enough tennis grunting, soccer horns bee-buzzing, oil leak finger pointing, Good General firing,... et al. <br />What about "our" New baby Sunderland, anything?<br />Really folks what is happening to Wild Eyes? No I'm not going to hush...well maybe for a while you go ahead & talk... hang on skipper we're still hereken h - Fla.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15570810536961251775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-9870339281298990562010-06-24T18:39:42.616-07:002010-06-24T18:39:42.616-07:00Bonjour Abby, Family, Team Abby, Zac and followers...Bonjour Abby, Family, Team Abby, Zac and followers,<br /><br />Almost there, waiting! :-)<br /><br /><br />@hezakiah299<br />@GlobeMasterOne<br /><br />Keep those posts coming!hphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01879296389045279539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-43408948565026704032010-06-24T18:33:57.446-07:002010-06-24T18:33:57.446-07:00I am so happy, glad and relieved that you are OK, ...I am so happy, glad and relieved that you are OK, Abby. Best wishes, and I am so sorry for your loss (of the boat) I am sure you are mourning Wild Eyes. Cathryn NY USAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-14789234256690785742010-06-24T17:00:40.657-07:002010-06-24T17:00:40.657-07:00Hi Captain Abby, Mum, Dad and younger sister,
Tha...Hi Captain Abby, Mum, Dad and younger sister,<br /><br />Thank you for the most recent update. <br /><br />To Mrs Sunderland we hope all is going well with the expectant birth/birth of you new baby. Yours truly comes from a family of 15 children. All single born – i.e. no twins or triplets. My Mum and Dad announce at their wedding they intended having at least 12 children, God willing. My Dad built this huge house (1,210SM) and then proceeded to fill it with children. Might we suggest the challenge of raising such a large family is probably getting up there with solo sailing. Enough about us.<br /><br />It is great to hear you are will be home soon Abby. We were thinking about your boat Wild Eyes. There is no reason why this well built boat cannot stay afloat for many years. You never know what will occur in life and just maybe, this boat will continue to drift towards our neck of the woods and get close enough to Australia, to be able to be salvaged. If this did occur we can only hope the persons that achieved the salvage would return the boat to you. Better still the boat could possibly be refitted and then you could sail it home. Just a thought.<br /><br />Again congratulations on your extraordinary courage and determination. We look forward to your continued journey and your book (see our previous blogs on this).<br /><br />Kind regards,<br /><br />James and family. Berowra Heights, NSW, Sydney, Australia.Greybeardnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-20636642845169609172010-06-24T16:39:12.919-07:002010-06-24T16:39:12.919-07:00my name is ashley im 15 i have been following ever...my name is ashley im 15 i have been following everything to do with abby she is like my hero and i love her very much and hope she gets the chance to prove she can do it. :) im so glad your alright abby dont scare me like that again :PAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-49032500570217114512010-06-24T11:49:35.687-07:002010-06-24T11:49:35.687-07:00Hi Abby!
It's sad I can't make any more fo...Hi Abby!<br />It's sad I can't make any more forecasts on your sail journey. At least I can calculate the distance home by air.<br /><br />Réunion is located near the opposite point on earth to Los Angeles. This means you can fly in any direction and it will not make so much difference in distance.<br /><br />There are no direct flights between Réunion and Los Angeles, so a change is needed. Réunion has flights to Paris, Bangkok and Sydney according to Wikipedia. The distance to Los Angeles would be:<br />*via Paris 18477 km<br />*via Bangkok 19540 km<br />*via Sydney 21255 km<br /><br />Have a good journey home! <br /><br />Inspired by you and other adventurers, I am going to make a little adventure on my own. It is much much smaller than your adventure. I will bicycle 1200 km (750 mi) from Gothenburg, Sweden to Frankfurt, Germany in 7 days and I there I will watch friends take part in the Ironman Europe Triathlon. I will blog about it.<br /><br />Thank you for your blog, Abby, it was interesting.<br />I hope you will make a new round-the-world sailing some day.<br /><br />Ben, Swedenbengthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06283528888342770861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-37172230456389972092010-06-24T11:40:57.958-07:002010-06-24T11:40:57.958-07:00Abby,
So glad you're safe and well, and almos...Abby,<br /><br />So glad you're safe and well, and almost home. Although I'm sure you probably consider Wild Eyes as your home, since you spent so much time with her. I'm very sure you're determined and strong-willed enough to be back on the open seas in your quest in the very near future. I really would love to have that kind of lifestyle, so I'm very jealous of you! Ahh well...<br />Anyway, please keep your fans up to date as soon as you can. In the meantime, relax and enjoy some time with your family, and relish all of those around the world who care about you.<br /><br />Peace.<br /><br />Bruce C.<br />Baltimore, MDBruce C.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-17227018243008226252010-06-24T11:02:37.099-07:002010-06-24T11:02:37.099-07:00Seven photos (1 to 7) of Zac's arrival at Sain...Seven photos (1 to 7) of Zac's arrival at Saint Denis de la Reunion:<br /><br />http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Teen-sailor-found-alive-and-well-yacht-the-CROSS-circumnavigate-Sunderland/ss/events/us/061010abbysunderland<br /><br />Looking good Zac!<br />john, Bay of Quinte on Lake Ontario, CanadaGlobeMasterOnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08298791535857341241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-84555031419383431022010-06-24T09:36:33.451-07:002010-06-24T09:36:33.451-07:00WTG Abby!! You give us all insiration to be the be...WTG Abby!! You give us all insiration to be the best we can be and to follow our dreams no matter how big or samll. I have been reading your blogs and you are a brave girl. All of america need to to pay attention to your story, maybe all the bad could be turned into fantastic dreams!!! I love you even though we have never meet. Your courage makes it easier for me to get up in the morning and cope with this crazy world. I hope you try again to sail around the world --- Always follow your dreams and never give them up!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-26227962769717954722010-06-24T08:33:46.364-07:002010-06-24T08:33:46.364-07:00You are the Captain of all Captains,
The Sailor of...You are the Captain of all Captains,<br />The Sailor of all Sailors<br />The Skipper of Skippers<br />The Beauty of all Beauties<br />I saw you in a picture on your web site (About Abby)<br />you were at the helm of a huge yacht<br />I thought you looked Majestic!<br />♥♥♥ Welcome Home ♥♥♥Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-32202803354551998612010-06-24T08:08:44.952-07:002010-06-24T08:08:44.952-07:00Abigail, Team and Followers,
GOOD NEWS UPDATE...
...Abigail, Team and Followers,<br /><br />GOOD NEWS UPDATE...<br />more specific details translated from LINFO:RE.<br /><br />"The patrol southern fisheries surveillance of maritime affairs OSIRIS which now brings the sailor Abby Sunderland to Reunion is expected in Western Port, Dock No. 8, Saturday, June 26, at 8:30 precisely, according to a statement from the Prefecture of Saint Denis."<br /> <br />"This Saturday, June 26, two tugboats take charge of the OSIRIS near Port at around 8:00 to do the docking. After these, OSIRIS will be docked at 8:30, "says the Prefecture.<br /> <br />"After descent of the boat, Abby Sunderland hosted by her brother and Philip Museux, director of CROSS should answer questions from journalists."<br /><br />After all that has happened ...don't you just love the words "at 8:30 precisely"?<br /><br />Your followers CAN"T WAIT ABBY!!!!<br /><br />john, Bay of Quinte on Lake Ontario, Canada<br /><br />PS Marianne....our prayers are with you and the family.GlobeMasterOnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08298791535857341241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-46585535774308346772010-06-24T07:43:45.237-07:002010-06-24T07:43:45.237-07:00Abby - reading above Globemasterone reports you ha...Abby - reading above Globemasterone reports you have arrived at Reunion Island and that Zac will be meeting you - great news indeed!! Wishing you a wonderful reunion of your own and safe travels back to the States. I miss your blog and look forward to hearing the latest in your own words!! xoxoAmanda Summerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00942636545948440422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-81284500508963631312010-06-24T07:03:19.286-07:002010-06-24T07:03:19.286-07:00Abby - You Go Girl - Don't give up your dream ...Abby - You Go Girl - Don't give up your dream - pursue all of them. You have something most girls don't - a zeal for life and living it to the fullest. You are most unique don't change.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-84748503978060856382010-06-24T06:36:57.063-07:002010-06-24T06:36:57.063-07:00Abby,
You sound like a wonderful person, I&...Abby,<br /> You sound like a wonderful person, I'm sure you are. I am sure you are aware that hundreds of years ago people were sending their children out into the world to fend for themselves as a right of passage, many were younger then you are. I hope your parents belief that they did the right thing in letting you take your trip is unswayed. <br /><br /> You have inspired many other kids and adults as well. I am so glad that you are safe and will soon be able to start a new... I will be keeping an eye out to see what wonderful things will be on the next horizon for you. <br /> Follow your dreamsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-47130184376634332862010-06-24T05:55:21.218-07:002010-06-24T05:55:21.218-07:00I'm glad you've been to and seen the Kergu...I'm glad you've been to and seen the Kerguelen Island. I'd love to go there too. And now you're going home. Why? Please go back to sea...it's much safer there...with the pirates!!! -10514Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1578399656308603032.post-70075933751830943672010-06-23T23:39:04.066-07:002010-06-23T23:39:04.066-07:00Hi Abby,
I followed your journey so closely and s...Hi Abby,<br /><br />I followed your journey so closely and so disappointed.<br />Don't forsake your dream, but don't underestimate the southern ocean.<br /><br />Phil Taylor.<br />New Zealand.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com