No More Abby Sunderland Comments

We want to thank everyone for their comments regarding Abby Sunderland’s attempt at a solo circumnavigation via the Southern Ocean in winter, and our reaction to it.

We’ve received an avalanche of succinct and intelligent comments — not one of which mentioned that Abby was in danger of being captured by Somali pirates. We’re going to publish as many as we can in the July issue. Despite the over-coverage to date, we think you’ll find it interesting to hear what people who have actually sailed — as opposed to the general public — have to say.