Jessica Watson heads home to Mooloolaba



1:07 AM Wed 2 Jun 2010 GMT
'Jessica Watson gets a big welcome home into Sydney' Dale Lorimer Click Here to view large photo
Solo Globe sailor Jessica Watson will complete her remarkable adventure when she steers Ella's Pink Lady into the sheltered Mooloolah River on Sunday afternoon. Her triumph to weather the burden of doubt cast upon her adventure by those who thought she was too young, too small and inexperienced to master the required mental and physical demands to sail around the World alone has deservedly captured the hearts of numerous supporters worldwide. The relatively modest teenager who left Mooloolaba with the ambition to test her sea skills against the wild elements including the daunting task to safely navigate around the storm ...


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