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Sea of criticism over teen sailor’s perilous voyage
Abby Sunderland, 16, sails solo around the world from Los Angeles, her yacht Wild Eyes battered in 20 to 30 foot Southern Ocean swells. Rescuers reached her by air after satellite troubles. supporters defend the risky quest while critics urge caution. She reported being safe with a space heater and two weeks of food as a rescue vessel closed in.
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Abby Sunderland
Australia
Sunderland
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Abby
Derrick Fries
Illinois
Davis
Los Angeles County
Marina del Rey
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Globe
Zac
Mike Perham
Jessica Watson
Laurence Sunderland
Thousand Oaks
Qantas
Perth
Kinley
Searchers
William Bennett
Jeff Casher