Jessica Watson to sail 'Another Challenge' in 2011 Sydney Hobart race

3:53 AM Thu 10 Mar 2011 GMT

'Jessica Watson is heading south.' .

Jessica Watson today confirmed she will race in the 2011 Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race and will skipper the youngest crew to ever compete in this bluewater event. The 2011 Young Australian of the Year will skipper a crew of 10, all of whom will be 21 or younger - making them the youngest crew ever to compete in the famous race, with an average age of just 19. The boat they will be using for this event is the Sydney 38 Another Challenge, which will be painted pink for the race. Watson's team will be coached by Chris Lewin, ...

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