Challenge: Abby Sunderland vs Jessica Watson

[Stillraining]

This is not meant to be a betting place of who will best the other but I had to pick a title that was short and to the point.

But this is a thread where we can discuss and compare both camps without it being called thread drift.

So what is your thoughts on both campaigns in regard to preparation, readiness, experience or what ever is on you mind.


I will start by saying Im concerned at this point that Abby's lack of wind vane steering is a big mistake..compared to Jessica's...and if her chosen boat is incapable of being steered by a reliable off the shelf wind vane and therefor that is the reason she doesn't have one then the boat choice is a big mistake right from the get go.

I would like to hear from those knowledgeable about this and all other concerns.