Abby Sunderland

16-Year-Old Crossed Indian Ocean, Close To Breaking World Solo Sailing Record

ABC News | Posted 11.23.2011

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Last year, Aussie 16-year-old Jessica Watson sailed around the world solo. The same year, American Abby Sunderland, also 16, made it from California t...

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Abby Sunderland To Attempt Solo Plane Trip

Posted 08.22.2011

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Teen adventurer Abby Sunderland, whose attempt to sail the world solo made global headlines when her boat capsized, is determined to try again. This t...

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Laura Dekker, Teenage Dutch Sailor, Sets Off To Cross Atlantic

AP | MIKE CORDER | Posted 05.25.2011

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THE HAGUE, Netherlands — Teenage Dutch sailor Laura Dekker said she is setting off to cross the Atlantic Ocean in her yacht, the most challengin...

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Who Should Pay For Abby Sunderland's Rescue?

AP | TANALEE SMITH | Posted 05.25.2011

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ADELAIDE, Australia — The first day Abby Sunderland was stranded in the Southern Ocean, Australia's rescue agency chartered a jet to fly over th...

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Abby Sunderland Rescued By French Fishing Boat

AP | CHRISTOPHER WEBER | Posted 05.25.2011

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THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — A California teenager who spent three days adrift on the turbulent Indian Ocean described her ordeal as "crazy" as she s...

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Setting the Record Straight on Iridium

Matt Desch | Posted 05.25.2011

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Iridium is proud to provide reliable communications services globally to all of the diverse users of our system.

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Teen Sailor Hires Talent Agent

Posted 05.25.2011

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Via KTLA Rescued teen sailor Abby Sunderland has hired a talent agent. The 16-year-old signed Lyall Mercer, head of an Australian-based public relat...

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Abby Sunderland Comes Home

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

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(AP) MARINA DEL REY, Calif. — Abby Sunderland, the precocious 16-year-old girl who attempted to sail solo around the world, is returning to the ...

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16-Year-Old California Teen Gives Up Solo Voyage

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

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MARINA DEL REY, Calif. — A 16-year-old Southern California girl attempting to sail solo around the world has ended her quest to become the young...

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Kids + Reality TV = Bad Combination

Diane Dimond | Posted 05.25.2011

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As a country we are hesitant to legislate how parents raise their kids but certainly we can legislate how television treats our children, can't we?

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The Sunderlands: Parenting Versus Citizenship?

Aaron Harber | Posted 05.25.2011

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As 16 year-old Abby Sunderland was rescued after her failed attempt to sail around the world, a debate raged about the quality of the decision-making on the part of her parents.

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Abby Sunderland Defends Her Parents, Says Critics 'Don't Know Me'

AP | by JEFFREY SCHAEFFER | Posted 05.25.2011

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PARIS — Yes, she's 16, but Abby Sunderland says she knew what she was doing when she tried to sail around the world alone, and was prepared when...

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Abby Sunderland's Dad Was Exploiting Her to Get a Reality Show: He's Balloon Dad Two!

Bonnie Fuller | Posted 05.25.2011

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Was 16-year-old Abby sent off on a dangerous global sailing voyage at the most dangerous stormiest time of the year in the Indian and South Pacific Oceans just so her dad could score a TV show?

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Sunderland's Parents DENY Reality Show Deal

AP | JOHN ROGERS | Posted 05.25.2011

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LOS ANGELES — The family of a 16-year-old California girl rescued from the Indian Ocean as she tried to sail solo around the world abandoned pla...

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Teen Sailor Abby Sunderlund Says, "No" To Press Interviews About Rescue; "Yes" To Book Offers

Ventura County Star | Posted 05.25.2011

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As she takes a slow ride home to Thousand Oaks, 16-year-old sailor Abby Sunderland says she is not ready to do press interviews but does plan to write...

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California Teen Thought Her Ocean Rescue Might Take Weeks

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

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THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — The California teenager who was plucked from her disabled sailboat in the turbulent southern Indian Ocean said Sunday sh...

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Abby Sunderland Found Alive And Well

AP | JOHN ANTCZAK | Posted 05.25.2011

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(AP) THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. — A family spokesman says searchers have contacted a 16-year-old Southern California girl who was feared lost at sea ...

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16 Year-Old Abby Sunderland Feared In Trouble At Sea

AP | JOHN ANTCZAK | Posted 05.25.2011

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LOS ANGELES — A 16-year-old Southern California girl attempting a solo sail around the world was feared in trouble Thursday thousands of miles f...

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Abby Sunderland. 16-Year-Old Sailor, Was Off Coast of Chile During Quake

NBC Los Angeles | Posted 05.25.2011

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Sixteen-year-old Abby Sunderland, attempting to become the youngest person to sail around the world alone, is positioned 16 19S and 123 26W - that was...

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Abby Sunderland, Teen On Solo Sail Around Globe, Must Stop In Mexico

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

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MARINA DEL REY, Calif. — The 16-year-old Southern California girl attempting to become the youngest person to sail around the world alone says s...

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Abby Sunderland, 16-Year-Old, Starts Youngest Solo Sail Around The World (VIDEO)

AP | Posted 05.25.2011

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MARINA DEL REY, Calif. — A 16-year-old has set out to become the youngest person to sail around the world alone. Abby Sunderland of Thousand Oa...

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