Tag Archives: solo

Young Sailor Missing

Posted on June 10, 2010 by ed

The Associated Press reported today that Abby Sunderland, a 16-year-old California girl sailing around the world alone, may be in trouble. The last contact with Sunderland was a satellite phone call with her home team around 4am California time today. … Continue reading →

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Solo Sailor Returns

Posted on May 14, 2010 by ed

Sydney is set to welcome Jessica Watson today when she completes her solo circumnavigation. The 16-year-old set out from Sydney 210 days ago aboard a 34-foot Sparkman & Stevens sloop called Ella’s Pink Lady. Along the 23,000-mile route northeast to … Continue reading →

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Ten Tips for Traveling Solo

Posted on November 2, 2009 by ed

There’s a lot to recommend traveling alone. You go where you want, when you want and do what you want. There’s no group decisions or waiting around. It’s the ultimate freedom. On the other hand, extended solo travel can be … Continue reading →

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Winter 1996: Puerto Rico

Posted on February 1, 1996 by ed

Sometimes you just have to get out of what you’re doing and get into something totally different. Continue reading →

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