Last year, newspapers around the world carried the story of Eric Abbott, a British sailor who makes a habit of getting lost. On August 10, 2000, the British coast guard rescued Eric Abbott for the sixth time after he sailed off course and ran aground. You would think after all these mishaps, he would give up sailing. No way. Abbott plans on hitting the water again soon. Some would admire Abbott for saying that he won't give up sailing. The members of the British coast guard don't share that admiration. It is they who have had to rescue Eric Abbott those six times on his various sailing misadventures. Many times, Abbott has simply become lost or needed a tow. He admits that he doesn't know how to use a compass, the most vital piece of sailing equipment. But Abbott plans to continue his sail…