Louis ##worth , 37 , released a three - paragraph statement on Monday in a bid to answer readers suspicious of his amazing survival story . The statement 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 fuel expenditure low . ' survival is truly great , ' he said as he stated 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 .