Jessica Watson, on her S&S 34 PINK LADY.
I guess in Australia they make girls from something different than they do here. The other day I heard for the first time about this little sailor chick from Australia, Jessica Watson, and her plan to sail around the world singlehanded and non-stop.
Many of us cannucks may be a little cynical after a quickly failed attempt by a local young woman who tried the same feat and failed a few days off shore. This girl isn't just planning to do this epic voyage she has already rounded Cape Horn!
It is interesting to see a number of young women from around the world making these attempts. We all know of the 13 year old Dutch Girl who is hell bent on being the youngest girl to sail around the world, and the well publicised government intervention. I think it must have something to do with the worlds fastest solo non-stop cricumnavigator Ellen MacArthur. Perhaps she has inspired a new generation of aggressive young female sailors.
The sailor girl out in the big blue.
The funny thing is that I think a lot of over analyze things and never just go for it. It is inspiring to see someone who may not have the years of experience or the latest and greatest boat go out get what she wants. I hope that Jessica is able to realize her dream and make it around the world safely. Good Luck!
On a side note does this story not seem familiar to the one in the Australian 2003 film "Visitors" ?
Her latest video; rounding Cape Horn.
Her Website: http://www.jessicawatson.com.au/
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