old Australian, Jessica Watson berthed in Sydney, Australia after more
than 200 days sailing unassisted around the world. She achieved her
goal of doing the journey before her 17th birthday, in three days
time.
Jessica left Sydney on 18 October 2009, amidst a lot of criticism. Her
parents especially were criticized for allowing one so young to make
the journey. However, as she had been sailing since she was eight
years old, they believed in her ability to undertake the journey.
Jessica sailed a 10.23m Sparkman & Stephens S&S 34 boat named Ella's
Pink Lady. She set out from Sydney, Australia on 18 October 2009. The
regulations stated that she must not at any time moor into any port or
make contact with any boat. She was, however, allowed advice over
radio communication. Another regulation stated she must cross the
equator, which she did near the Pacific island of Kiritimati on 19
November 2009. On 25 January, 2010 Jessica and Ella's Pink Lady passed
the halfway mark of the journey, after 100 days at sea.
Read more at <a
href="http://factoidz.com/jessica-watson-australian-teenager-sails-round-the-world/">Factoidz</a>.
We all salute to Australian Teenager Jessica Watson as She Sails Round
the World. Read about her at http://www.jessicawatson.com.au/
It is really a great achievement!
Thanks!
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