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