louis lordan released a three-paragraph statement on monday in whcih he said he stayed inside his cabin to keep dry and avoid sun , wind , waves and sea spray during his ordeal .
the man rescued from a disabled sailboat off the north carolina coast has responded to critics of his story by claiming that he avoided sunburn and blisters by staying in the vessel 's cabin and that he survived by rationing food and water .
louis lordan released a three-paragraph statement on monday in which he said he set up a makeshift mast with a small sail .