Posted by greenbeanman in Kansas on June 11, 2010 at 13:09:10 from (99.38.203.96):
In Reply to: Teenage sailor posted by MarkB_MI on June 11, 2010 at 03:08:11:
No one has mentioned that her brother also sailed around the world setting a record a few years ago. The family understand well the risks and needs of such an adventure.
The girls mission to sail around the world nonstop had already been halted when she had to put into port for earlier repairs. She knew the record attempt she was making had ended and merely wanted to complete the trip.
Break down and prior repairs hardly indicates she hit an emergency beacon at the first sign of trouble.
Thirty foot waves were what she was facing when she finally did hit the beacon button.
Australians have reported that making a winter attempt as she was should never have been tried as the voyage would face the worst possible weather in the winter months.
I can"t imagine parents supporting their son nor daughter in those adventures but probably they both sail as easily as we drive tractors.
What seems absolutely senseless to some is an adventure for others. Ever hear of men walking on the moon? Apollo 13?
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