Articles: Sailor Rescued Off North Carolina

Started by Jim_ME, April 03, 2015, 11:40:22 AM

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Jim_ME

During our chat yesterday evening, CapnK brought this story to our attention, so will post here, too, for more SailFarers to read...

http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2015/apr/03/us-sailor-louis-jordan-rescued-capsized-boat-missing

Kurt also spotted this ad for the boat, an Alberg 35 and its list of equipment...
http://www.sailboatlistings.com/view/32443

Since we chatted, the sailor, Louis Jordan, gave this interview, which provided more information about what happened...
http://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/louis-jordan-interview-n335086

CharlieJ

Some more to the story., which is becoming fishier all the time. And the guy looks pretty good for having survived 66 days on fish and rainwater, with a broken shoulder!

See this thread from SailNet, by Mainesail-

http://www.sailnet.com/forums/2685818-post23.html
Charlie J

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