Missing Boat Resurfaces 9 Years After Girl Abandoned It Trying to Set Sailing Record

(L): American teenager Abby Sunderland (L) who was rescued by fishermen from her stricken yacht in the Indian Ocean, and her brother Zac (R) leave Saint-Denis de la Reunion's harbour following Abby's arrival on the French island of Reunion on June 26, 2010. (Richard Bouhet/AFP/Getty Images) (R): "Wild Eyes" sailing boat abandoned almost a decade ago found near the Kangaroo Islands South Australia Police

A sailing boat destined for greatness that was abandoned nine years ago has just been found.

Back in 2010, 16-year-old Abby Sunderland set out on her quest to be the youngest person to sail around the world.  However, the quest and the boat were both abandoned when Sunderland became caught in high winds.