[maddog55]

Wow.. reading this post... the parents should be prosecuted, stupid idea etc.

Personally, I’m all for it. She’s doing something she’s wanted to do and worked hard towards while most kids her age don’t have a clue what they want in or out of life at 16 and for the most part well into their 20’s.

The parents are probably scared shxtless but based on the gear, training and precautions taken they did the best they could to protect their kid.

I hope this turns out ok and all is well. My thoughts with Abby and the family.

[bert]

I would suggest her dad is sailing around the world vicariously. She wanted to because he drummed it into her head since she was three or four.

[Theophilus]

Personally, I’m all for it. She’s doing something she’s wanted to do and worked hard towards while most kids her age don’t have a clue what they want in or out of life at 16 and for the most part well into their 20’s.

Amen, we take risks all the time but the unusual risk taken by a brave young lady and her parents get slammed. If she survives I'd be proud to have a son of mine marry an audacious and mature girl like that.