“On October 19, 2009, my sixteenth birthday, Wild Eyes officially became mine! Now it was really happening.”
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Unsinkable: A Young Woman's Courageous Battle on the High Seas
Unsinkable recounts the harrowing experiences of a young woman who faces adversity at sea, showcasing her resilience and courage in the face of challenging circumstances. more
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Abby Sunderland
Abby Sunderland, born in October 1993, is a renowned sailor. She is known for her young-around-the-world sailing adventure, becoming the youngest female to complete a solo circumnavigation of the globe. more
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“Being at sea is like watching the whole world in high-definition.”
Source: Unsinkable: A Young Woman's Courageous Battle on the High Seas
Source: Unsinkable: A Young Woman's Courageous Battle on the High Seas
Source: Unsinkable: A Young Woman's Courageous Battle on the High Seas
Source: Unsinkable: A Young Woman's Courageous Battle on the High Seas
“When a sailor overcomes crushing adversity, there's a massive sense of accomplishment.”
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“Terror ripped through me as I was falling, falling, falling toward the sea.”
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Source: Unsinkable: A Young Woman's Courageous Battle on the High Seas
“Slowly, my brain let me in on the fact that I had just come this close to dying.”
“Going up the mast is one of the most dangerous things you can do as a solo sailor.”
Source: Unsinkable: A Young Woman's Courageous Battle on the High Seas
“The terrifying physics of going up-mast in heavy seas are inescapable.”