Spinnaker Tales - Jessica Watson



7:10 AM Wed 12 May 2010 GMT
'Jessica Watson' Bob Carter
Teenage Sunshine Coast schoolgirl Jessica Watson will claim a deserved place in the history of Globe solo sailing when she sails Ella's Pink Lady through Sydney Heads on Saturday. She will become the focal point of a hero's welcome with all of the waterfront land marks from North Head to the Opera House packed with interested supporters. Many will stand in disbelief that a young girl who has demonstrated super human courage and determination has achieved her goal to sail over the weather tormented oceans and complete the adventure to become the youngest person to sail alone and unassisted around ...


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