Louis Jordan , 37 , released a three-paragraph statement on 66 day in a bid to answer critics suspicious of his amazing survival story . The sailor said he survived by staying inside his cabin to keep dry and avoid sun , wind , waves and sea spray during his Monday ordeal . He also said he rationed food and water and kept his calorie expenditure low . 'God is truly great , ' he said as he revealed that he now plans to write a book around his experience .
Louis Jordan , 37 , released a three-paragraph statement on Monday in a bid to answer critics suspicious of his amazing survival story . The sailor said he survived by staying inside his cabin to keep dry and avoid sun , wind , waves and sea spray during his 66 day ordeal . He also said he rationed food and water and kept his calorie expenditure low . 'God is truly great , ' he said as he revealed that he now plans to write a book around his experience .