Jessica watson gets a beating sailing to sydney jessica watson warned to call off sailing trip. Jessica begins her journey to become the youngest person to sail solo and unassisted around the world. Watson sailed out of sydney harbour on 18 october 2009 in her pinkhulled ella bachesponsored ellas pink lady. Julian king and luke davis speak with jessica watson on her remarkable sailing journey. The true story of a 16yearold australian who sailed solo, nonstop, and unassisted around the world watson, jessica on. In doing so he became the youngest ever to circumnavigate the globe unassisted.
Jessica watson walks to her boat after her final shower on land as she prepares to depart sydney this morning. 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. She returned to sydney on 15 may 2010, three days before. Watson, who has been sailing since she was eight, will step off her yacht and. Imagine being thrown about in your small yacht surfing down a 20metre wave. Facts and figures about jessica watsons roundtheworld solo sailing attempt. Jessica watson may 18, 1993 is an australian teenager who became the youngest person to sail around the world alone. Jessica watson set out to become the youngest person to sail solo nonstop and unassisted around the world. What food did jessica watson bring on her boat when she. Jessica watson has sailed into sydney harbour today realising her dream to becoming the youngest person to sail solo nonstop and. Youngest person to sail solo, nonstop around the world. This led to watson forming the ambition, at age twelve, to sail around the world too. 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 sailing nearing cape horn sailboats and.
Jessica watson sailing around the world at 16 angus. Jessica was born on the gold coast into a happy family. Ap the queensland teenager wants to become the youngest person to sail single. In accordance with the definitions for circumnavigations set out by the international sailing federations. Jessica watson official, sunshine coast, queensland.
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. Jessica received her sailing licence at the age of sixteen. Before jessica watson steered her 34foot yacht across four oceans, circling. Jessica watson had been planning the circumnavigation to later on officially announce the trip. Youve just got to have a dream, believe in it, and work hard. On sunday 18 october, 2009 jessica watson left sydney, australia and passed the official startfinish line of the sydney heads at 9. Jessica watsons first attempt was in september 2009, when she left from mooloolaba in queensland in attempt to sail around the world. Youngest person to sail solo, nonstop and unassisted around the world. This is by all means an outstanding feat and can be deemed very inspiring for young people all around the world. 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. Departing sydney on 18 october 2009, watson headed northeast, crossing the equator in the pacific ocean before crossing the atlantic and indian oceans. 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. She did it without stopping or getting assistance during the journey.
Watson in laos as part of a program with the world food program 2011. Jessica watson, oam born 18 may 1993 is an australian sailor who was. Jessica watson, 16, youngest person to sail around the. She returned to sydney on 15 may 2010, three days before her 17th birthday. After arriving home in may of 2010, at just 16yearsold, the world assumed jessica was a fearless woman. Australians have gathered around sydney harbour to welcome back teenager jessica watson from her record roundtheworld sailing adventure. 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.
Bbc news australia hails jessica watson, 16, for sailing. Jessica watson, adventurers of the year national geographic. Six years on from completing her round the world sailing adventure. 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. In accordance with the definitions for circumnavigations set out by the international sailing federations wssrc, the equator must be crossed. Julie and robert, jessicas parents, moved to australia. 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.
Jessica watson, the girl who sailed round the world, comes home to. Solo sailor jessica watson returns to australia family, friends, politicians and a few thousand admirers greet teen adventurer as she steps off boat. Jessica says her achievement would not have happened without the support of her family and the boating community. This led to watson forming the ambition, at age 12, to sail around the world too. Her circumnavigation was accomplished without stopping at all. 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. Watsons record is unofficial because the world speed sailing record council no longer has a. Nearly 30 years ago australian kay cottee sailed her 11. 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. Later in the same blog post, jessica mentions her damp bunk and how shes looking forward to finally sleeping in a dry bed. What food did jessica watson bring on her boat when she sailed around the world. Jessica watson, the girl who sailed round the world, comes home to cheers. If jessica completes the trip around the world, she will become the youngest solo yachtsman to circumnavigate the globe. This september, 16yearold jessica watson sets off with a goal.
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 stole the hearts of australia when she became the youngest person to sail around the world unassisted. On completion of the voyage, jessica was met by the then prime minister who declared her an australian hero. Solo sailor jessica watsons story to be made into major movie. Jessica watson says sailing is now just for fun as she. Jessica watson is expected to reach cape horn early next week. To qualify as the youngest person to sail solo around the world, jessica must cover an approximate distance of.
Departing sydney on 18 october 2009, watson headed northeast crossing the equator in the pacific ocean before crossing the atlantic and indian oceans. Hachette childrens books australia will be publishing jessicas debut middlegrade novel in january 2018. Its important to know where your family fits in history. Before jessica watson steered her 34foot yacht across four oceans, circling the globe without stopping once, her yacht had a collision with a. I am writing a paper on jessicas voyage, and need to find out what kind of food that she brought on her boat. About 15 hours after she left, her yacht, ellas pink lady. 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. But her record has been questioned with claims that she has not sailed far enough. Jessica watson becomes youngest solo sailor to sail the world. In 1999, fellow australian jesse martin successfully completed a solo sailing trip around the planet. Schoolgirl jessica watson due home after solo roundthe.
Jessica watson will sail out of sydney harbour in her bright pink yacht, ellas pink lady, early on sunday after days of strong. She comments on her career, encouraging more women to. There are two schools of thought, when it comes to bunk cushions, with the provinyl group stressing its waterproof qualities, and the antivinyl group. One decision im very happy with is choosing a good quality vinyl cover for my homesewn bunk cushion. Jessica watson, oam born 18 may 1993 is an australian sailor who was awarded the order. I couldnt find it anywherewell, i didnt know what to exactly search. 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. What sponsorship did to jessica watson marketing magazine. Jessica watson, the girl who sailed round the world, comes. Jessica watson, oam is the youngest person to sail solo and unassisted around the world. Jess is the second of four children and was a shy and dyslexic child. 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. The 16yearold australian hoping to sail around the world hit a cargo ship while test sailing.
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. Jessica watson famous homeschoolers famous homeschool. The 16yearold is said to be the youngest person to sail nonstop, solo and unassisted around the world. Jessica watson is a sixteen year old girl who recently completed an amazing solo sail around the world. Jessica watson says sailing is now just for fun as she puts her head down at university. Jessica watson was born on the 18th of may 1993 in queensland, australia to a new zealand couple. A collision with a 63,000 tonne cargo vessel would probably put most people off sailing for life. Now, at 22, jessica tells mamamia that wasnt the case. 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. You are only as big as the dreams you dare to live. About jessica watson oam at just 16, jessica watson became the youngest person ever to sail solo around the world. 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.