Abby Sunderland transferred at sea - latest images

by Sail-World and AMSA Media on 13 Jun 2010
The latest update from the Australian Maritime Safety Authority on the Wild Eyes dismasting reports that Abby Sunderland will be transferred to another vessel at the Keugelen Islands, deep in the Southern Ocean.

The report is as follows:

12 June 2010 - 11:30pm Update

Following the successful rescue of Abby Sunderland by the fishing vessel Ile De La Reunion earlier this evening, arrangements to land Ms Sunderland have been negotiated.

The Ile De La Reunion will proceed to the Kerguelen Islands (a journey of approximately two days), where Ms Sunderland will be transferred to the French Fisheries Patrol Vessel, Osiris.

It is anticipated the Osiris will return to its home port at La Reunion. The distance from Kerguelen Islands to La Reunion is approximately 1800 nautical miles.

Writing in her blog aboard Ile de la Reunion, Abby Sunderland described her ordeal:

Hey everyone,
Sorry I haven't written in so long as you probably already know I had a pretty rough couple of days. I can't write much now as I am typing on a french key pad as well as trying to stay seated in a bouncy fishing boat.

The long and the short of it is, well, one long wave, and one short mast (short meaning two inch stub.) I'll write a more detailed blog later, just wanted to let every one know I am safe and sound on a great big fishing boat headed I am not exactly sure where.

Crazy is the word that really describes everything that has happened best.

Within a few minutes of being on board the fishing boat, I was already getting calls from the press. I don't know how they got the number but it seems everybody is eager to pounce on my story now that something bad has happened.

There are plenty of things people can think of to blame for my situation; my age, the time of year and many more. The truth is, I was in a storm and you don't sail through the Indian Ocean without getting in at least one storm. It wasn't the time of year it was just a Southern Ocean storm. Storms are part of the deal when you set out to sail around the world.

As for age, since when does age create gigantic waves and storms?

I keep hitting the wrong keys and am still trying to get over the fact that I will never see my Wild Eyes again. So I'll write more later.