On Jul 16, 6:54*pm, "Lew Hodgett" wrote:
"RicodJour" wrote:

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I guess it will eventually get down to whichever country has the
laxest child abuse laws will have one of their own set the record. *
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From what I can tell, this kid was sailing before he was out of
diapers.

Buying an old Islander 36 for $6K, and then getting it ready for "Blue
water" is quite an accomplishment in it's self, even if Dad is a
shipwright.

I agree it's quite an acccomplishment, but there are some people who
have issues with the story.
http://yachtpals.com/zac-sunderland-record-4178

Bottom line, though - I'm jealous! Man, would that be nice to just
muck about in a boat for a year!

R