Imagine what it would be like to sail around the world all by yourself itd be lonely dangerous yet exciting well a 17yearold kid from britain has just done it and now a yearold girl is hopin. In accordance with the definitions for circumnavigations set out by the international sailing federations wssrc, the equator must be crossed. About 15 hours after she left, her yacht, ellas pink lady. Following up on the laura dekker post, we have news about jessica watson, 16, who hopes to not only circumnavigate but to do it nonstop, unlike mike perham and zac sutherland who stopped several times on their voyages. Jessica watson, the girl who sailed round the world, comes home to cheers. Jessica watson becomes youngest solo sailor to sail the world. The 16yearold is said to be the youngest person to sail nonstop, solo and unassisted around the world. Since joshua slocum first sailed singlehanded around the world in the late 1890s, sailors of all nationalities and ages have been drawn to this ultimate challenge. This is by all means an outstanding feat and can be deemed very inspiring for young people all around the world. Jessica watson famous homeschoolers famous homeschool. Youngest person to sail solo, nonstop and unassisted around the world. I couldnt find it anywherewell, i didnt know what to exactly search. Only a few days ago i was able to speak to jessica and ask her some questions about her adventure, future plans, and of course simplicity. What sponsorship did to jessica watson marketing magazine.
Solo sailor jessica watsons story to be made into major movie the life of roundtheworld sailor jessica watson is to be turned into a major movie that will be. This led to watson forming the ambition, at age 12, to sail around the world too. Jessica watson is expected to reach cape horn early next week. Bbc news australia hails jessica watson, 16, for sailing.
Jessica begins her journey to become the youngest person to sail solo and unassisted around the world. I am writing a paper on jessicas voyage, and need to find out what kind of food that she brought on her boat. Jessica watson was born at the gold coast in queensland australia on the 18th may 1993 into the hands of new zealand couple julie and roger watson. Watson in laos as part of a program with the world food program 2011. This led to watson forming the ambition, at age twelve, to sail around the world too. Watsons planned circumnavigation route was to start and end at sydney, and to pass near new zealand, fiji, kiribati, cape horn, cape of good hope, cape leeuwin and south east cape. On completion of the voyage, jessica was met by the then prime minister who declared her an australian hero. Jessica watson, oam born 18 may 1993 is an australian sailor who was awarded the order of australia medal for completing a southern hemisphere solo circumnavigation at the age of 16. Departing sydney on 18 october 2009, watson headed northeast crossing the equator in the pacific ocean before crossing the atlantic and indian oceans. You are only as big as the dreams you dare to live. Jessica watson, the girl who sailed round the world, comes. Julie and robert, jessicas parents, moved to australia. Jessica watson says sailing is now just for fun as she. Before jessica watson steered her 34foot yacht across four oceans, circling the globe without stopping once, her yacht had a collision with a 63,000ton bulk carrier during the first night of a sea trial.
Jessica received her sailing licence at the age of sixteen. She returned to sydney on 15 may 2010, three days before her 17th birthday. Australians have gathered around sydney harbour to welcome back teenager jessica watson from her record roundtheworld sailing adventure. Jessica watson gets a beating sailing to sydney jessica watson warned to call off sailing trip. To qualify as the youngest person to sail solo around the world, jessica must cover an approximate distance of. What sponsorship did to jessica watson 18 june 2010 6 min read since the day the then 16yearold queensland schoolgirl jessica watson set off to sail singlehandedly around the world, it seemed inevitable that there was going to be some sort of public backlash against her if she succeeded such precocious feats seldom fail to draw at least. There are two schools of thought, when it comes to bunk cushions, with the provinyl group stressing its waterproof qualities, and the antivinyl group. In 1999, fellow australian jesse martin successfully completed a solo sailing trip around the planet. Jessica watson will sail out of sydney harbour in her bright pink yacht, ellas pink lady, early on sunday after days of strong. Jess is the second of four children and was a shy and dyslexic child. Nearly 30 years ago australian kay cottee sailed her 11. On sunday 18 october, 2009 jessica watson left sydney, australia and passed the official startfinish line of the sydney heads at 9.
Jessica watson, oam born 18 may 1993 is an australian sailor who was. Before jessica watson steered her 34foot yacht across four oceans, circling the globe without stopping once, her yacht had a collision with a. Facts and figures about jessica watsons roundtheworld solo sailing attempt. Jessica watson walks to her boat after her final shower on land as she prepares to depart sydney this morning. In case you have not heard, jessica watson is a 17yearold girl from australia who has recently sailed around the world in a 10m 30 boat a sloop. When 16yearold jessica watson sailed into sydney harbour on 15 may 2010, to become the youngest person to sail solo and unassisted around the world. Jessica watson, 16, youngest person to sail around the. Jessica watson, oam born 18 may 1993 is an australian sailor who was awarded theiijjukjhuknhionhuoijhuuhgy australia medal for completing a southern hemisphere solo circumnavigation at the age of 16. Before jessica watson steered her 34foot yacht across four oceans, circling the globe without stopping once, her yacht had a collision with a 63,000ton bulk carrier during the first night of a.
Solo sailor jessica watson returns to australia family, friends, politicians and a few thousand admirers greet teen adventurer as she steps off boat. Jessica watson, oam born 18 may 1993 is an australian sailor who was awarded the order. In her 30ft yacht, ellas pink lady, jessica watson, 16, crossed the finish line of her roundtheworld journey, which supporters claim makes her. Jessica watson, the girl who sailed round the world, comes home to.
Jessica watson stole the hearts of australia when she became the youngest person to sail around the world unassisted. Solo sailor jessica watsons story to be made into major movie. In doing so he became the youngest ever to circumnavigate the globe unassisted. Defying criticism from those who said her task was destined to fail, after 210 days at sea navigating some of the worlds most challenging oceans and surviving seven knockdowns, jessica sailed back into sydney harbour on 15 may 2010. Jessica watson may 18, 1993 is an australian teenager who became the youngest person to sail around the world alone. But her record has been questioned with claims that she has not sailed far enough. Before jessica watson steered her 34foot yacht across four oceans, circling.
She comments on her career, encouraging more women to. One decision im very happy with is choosing a good quality vinyl cover for my homesewn bunk cushion. If jessica completes the trip around the world, she will become the youngest solo yachtsman to circumnavigate the globe. For five years the watson family lived on a 16 metre cabin cruiser and then moved into a purposed built double decker bus. Jessica watsons first attempt was in september 2009, when she left from mooloolaba in queensland in attempt to sail around the world. Now, at 22, jessica tells mamamia that wasnt the case. Ap the queensland teenager wants to become the youngest person to sail single. Jessica watson oam navigated some of the worlds most remote oceans and survived seven knockdowns and 210 days alone at sea to become the youngest person to sail solo, nonstop around the world, aged 16. What food did jessica watson bring on her boat when she. See more ideas about jessica watson, sailing and sailing pictures.
Jessica watson, oam is the youngest person to sail solo and unassisted around the world. The 16yearold australian hoping to sail around the world hit a cargo ship while test sailing. Imagine being thrown about in your small yacht surfing down a 20metre wave. Jessica watson sailing around the world at 16 angus. Jessica was born on the gold coast into a happy family. Seventeenyearold alex is a fish out of water in her new hometown the sleepy little lakeside village of boreen point where she is reluctantly sent to live with her slightly eccentric aunt for her final year of high school. She returned to sydney on 15 may 2010, three days before. Watsons record is unofficial because the world speed sailing record council no longer has a.
Youngest person to sail solo, nonstop around the world. Jessica watson says sailing is now just for fun as she puts her head down at university. Julian king and luke davis speak with jessica watson on her remarkable sailing journey. Jessica watson set out to become the youngest person to sail solo nonstop and unassisted around the world. Later in the same blog post, jessica mentions her damp bunk and how shes looking forward to finally sleeping in a dry bed. Jessica watson was born on the 18th of may 1993 in queensland, australia to a new zealand couple. Watson sailed out of sydney harbour on 18 october 2009 in her pinkhulled ella bachesponsored ellas pink lady. Jessica watson has sailed into sydney harbour today realising her dream to becoming the youngest person to sail solo nonstop and. She did it without stopping or getting assistance during the journey. Its important to know where your family fits in history. The true story of a 16yearold australian who sailed solo, nonstop, and unassisted around the world watson, jessica on.
What food did jessica watson bring on her boat when she sailed around the world. Schoolgirl jessica watson due home after solo roundtheworld sail. Youve just got to have a dream, believe in it, and work hard. A collision with a 63,000 tonne cargo vessel would probably put most people off sailing for life. Hachette childrens books australia will be publishing jessicas debut middlegrade novel in january 2018. Her circumnavigation was accomplished without stopping at all. Jessica says her achievement would not have happened without the support of her family and the boating community. Jessica watson, adventurers of the year national geographic. Watson, who has been sailing since she was eight, will step off her yacht and. Six years on from completing her round the world sailing adventure. Jessica watson official, sunshine coast, queensland. Jessica watson had been planning the circumnavigation to later on officially announce the trip.
Schoolgirl jessica watson due home after solo roundthe. Jessica watson sailed around the world, alone, as a teenager. In accordance with the definitions for circumnavigations set out by the international sailing federations. Not for 16yearold jessica watson of australia who considers it just part of training in her attempt to be the youngest to sail around the world solo. About jessica watson oam at just 16, jessica watson became the youngest person ever to sail solo around the world. Jessica watson becomes youngest solo sailor to sail the. This september, 16yearold jessica watson sets off with a goal. Departing sydney on 18 october 2009, watson headed northeast, crossing the equator in the pacific ocean before crossing the atlantic and indian oceans. After arriving home in may of 2010, at just 16yearsold, the world assumed jessica was a fearless woman. Jessica watson sailing nearing cape horn sailboats and. Jessica watson is a sixteen year old girl who recently completed an amazing solo sail around the world. And id also like to think that by sailing solo nonstop and unassisted around the world, that ive proved what really can be achieved if you set your mind to it, that anything really is possible. Sevenmonth voyage said to make watson, 16, the youngest sailor to circle the globe solo, nonstop and unassisted.
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