Girl (16) Aims to be Youngest to Sail Solo 'Round-the-World - Page 2

JiffyLube · 04-08-2009, 01:19

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Originally Posted by night0wl

6 billion people on this planet...I guess everyone's gotta do something to ensure they get their 15 minutes. Good for her...Zack who?

Zac Sunderland Zac Sunderland

Wayward Wind · 04-08-2009, 02:30

I attended her talk on stage at the Sydney International Boat Show, where her boat was displayed. I saw her boat first, so was not sure what to expect. I came away very impressed and full of admiration of her. Like many others who were there, we wish her every success in her quest.

She said she had dreamt of sailing solo since the age of 11. It wasn't until this Queenslander turned 16 in May that she was allowed to skipper her own boat. I believe she had done her Ocean Yachtmaster course (includes celestial navigation), so hats off to her.

imagine2frolic · 04-08-2009, 08:12

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Originally Posted by seadog3315

I attended her talk on stage at the Sydney International Boat Show, where her boat was displayed. I saw her boat first, so was not sure what to expect. I came away very impressed and full of admiration of her. Like many others who were there, we wish her every success in her quest.

She said she had dreamt of sailing solo since the age of 11. It wasn't until this Queenslander turned 16 in May that she was allowed to skipper her own boat. I believe she had done her Ocean Yachtmaster course (includes celestial navigation), so hats off to her.

For those who may have missed this post. It says a lot about who Jessica is. It would be tough to decide where to draw the line of age. We are all indiviuals, and have differnet limits in our abilities. I would think her parents love her enough that they would not send her below the capes if she did not have the ability......i2f

Soon2BCruiser · 04-08-2009, 05:11

I wish Jessica the best and I think it is great that she is doing it. I know in the US and probably many other places that we see 16 year olds as kids. But there are other places where kids grow up much more quickly and take on the responsibilities of being adults even though they are younger than 16.

Masquerade · 04-08-2009, 06:25

seadog3315..
I saw her at the Boat Show as well and like you I was struck by the competence she seemed to have at the age of 16. The boat, apart from the colour, also seemed to be well set up.
Colin

Curmudgeon · 04-08-2009, 06:42

According to her website she plans to do all three capes heading East. That's fairly impressive.

She's also a pretty girl and can likely parlay a successful trip into a number of lucrative business opportunities. Nothing wrong with that IMHO.

Tellie · 04-08-2009, 07:07

Beauty, brains, and youth. I don't know if those are all the needed requirements to complete this stunt safely and successfully. I said earlier I wish her all the best. That 16 may not be too young. I wish I knew how to make one of those poll threads. I'd like to see where we as board of vast sailing experiences do find a cut off age where we as responsible adults say "Wait, that's ridiculous".

Curmudgeon · 04-08-2009, 07:33

Well, I recall the advice Ann Landers once gave to a mother whose 15 year-old daughter wanted to wear a strapless gown to the junior prom: "If it stays up, she's old enough to wear it."

fabian1956 · 30-09-2009, 06:24

It's a while since this thread has been add to. So this may be a late post but here it is anyway.

This thread is positive. I’ve been following another thread on CF titled “Yachting – Fail” which is all about Jessica too. It’s very negative and depressing, I hope Jessica never see's it. This title is positive along with the comments. Sounds like the participants are the kind of people I meet in beautiful remote anchorages and make my life a pleasure. Half full rather than half empty people!

I too had the pleasure of meeting Jessica but at her home marina and instantly developed admiration for her and her goal. I think she screwed up along with the crew of the bulk carrier. Lessons were learnt and when she starts the attempt she will be better for it. In my opinion she will have a difficult but successful sail ahead of her ...I hope I'm right on this one.

Smooth sailing and good fortune…

Go Jessica!

MarkJ · 30-09-2009, 06:48

Fabian. you are just dredging up an old thread. It doesnt make your opinion more right than other peoples!

sneuman · 30-09-2009, 11:35

The Australian maritime authorities have a fairly damning report on her abilities following the collision, according to the Aussie press:

Sailing Maryland: Damning report on 'youngest circumnavigator'

Wayward Wind · 19-10-2009, 00:48

We were among the small fleet of boats who saw her off on her great adventure. We wish her every success. Wayward Wind is the white catamaran on the right. See Jessica Watson sets off on round the world sail

JohnC

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04-08-2009, 02:30	#2
Wayward Wind Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Sydney Harbour Boat: Mahe 36 Wayward Wind Posts: 76	I attended her talk on stage at the Sydney International Boat Show, where her boat was displayed. I saw her boat first, so was not sure what to expect. I came away very impressed and full of admiration of her. Like many others who were there, we wish her every success in her quest. She said she had dreamt of sailing solo since the age of 11. It wasn't until this Queenslander turned 16 in May that she was allowed to skipper her own boat. I believe she had done her Ocean Yachtmaster course (includes celestial navigation), so hats off to her.

04-08-2009, 05:11	#4
Soon2BCruiser Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: East Coast, USA Boat: Islander 36 - Second Wind Posts: 19	I wish Jessica the best and I think it is great that she is doing it. I know in the US and probably many other places that we see 16 year olds as kids. But there are other places where kids grow up much more quickly and take on the responsibilities of being adults even though they are younger than 16.

04-08-2009, 06:25	#5
Masquerade Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Sydney Australia Boat: Martzcraft 35 ft ketch, Masquerade Posts: 27	seadog3315.. I saw her at the Boat Show as well and like you I was struck by the competence she seemed to have at the age of 16. The boat, apart from the colour, also seemed to be well set up. Colin

04-08-2009, 06:42	#6
Curmudgeon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Boston, MA Boat: Sam Devlin Custom 28.5 Posts: 446	According to her website she plans to do all three capes heading East. That's fairly impressive. She's also a pretty girl and can likely parlay a successful trip into a number of lucrative business opportunities. Nothing wrong with that IMHO.

04-08-2009, 07:07	#7
Tellie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ft.Lauderdale, Fl. Boat: FP Athena 38' Poerava Posts: 679	Beauty, brains, and youth. I don't know if those are all the needed requirements to complete this stunt safely and successfully. I said earlier I wish her all the best. That 16 may not be too young. I wish I knew how to make one of those poll threads. I'd like to see where we as board of vast sailing experiences do find a cut off age where we as responsible adults say "Wait, that's ridiculous".

04-08-2009, 07:33	#8
Curmudgeon Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Boston, MA Boat: Sam Devlin Custom 28.5 Posts: 446	Well, I recall the advice Ann Landers once gave to a mother whose 15 year-old daughter wanted to wear a strapless gown to the junior prom: "If it stays up, she's old enough to wear it."

30-09-2009, 06:24	#9
fabian1956 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: On my boat, presently Tweed Heads, Australia Boat: Adams 13 (43ft) Xyris Posts: 23	It's a while since this thread has been add to. So this may be a late post but here it is anyway. This thread is positive. I’ve been following another thread on CF titled “Yachting – Fail” which is all about Jessica too. It’s very negative and depressing, I hope Jessica never see's it. This title is positive along with the comments. Sounds like the participants are the kind of people I meet in beautiful remote anchorages and make my life a pleasure. Half full rather than half empty people! I too had the pleasure of meeting Jessica but at her home marina and instantly developed admiration for her and her goal. I think she screwed up along with the crew of the bulk carrier. Lessons were learnt and when she starts the attempt she will be better for it. In my opinion she will have a difficult but successful sail ahead of her ...I hope I'm right on this one. Smooth sailing and good fortune… Go Jessica!