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Old 02-08-2009, 03:19   #1
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Girl (16) Aims to be Youngest to Sail Solo 'Round-the-World

Sorry guys, but it seems Australia is about to lose its macho image.

Jessica Watson - Youngest Around the World Sailing Attempt
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Old 02-08-2009, 04:38   #2
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This has nothing to do with "image".

A courageous young woman is preparing to do what few have done at her age.

That's macho in my book.

Best wishes for a safe passage and fair winds.

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Old 02-08-2009, 06:17   #3
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I think it is amazing that someone so young will attempt such a challenge. Good for Jessica, I hope she does well.
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Gutsy young lady, bully for her.

May the gods smile on her and grant her smooth sailing.


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That's a lot of pink! You have to love the girl's courage. I hope she, and the boat are up to it......BEST WISHES to her.....i2f
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Old 03-08-2009, 15:40   #6
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I'm not saying 16 is too young and good luck to her. Personally these things strike me more as stunts backed by adults whose motives I'd be more interested to know about. Solo crossings are not new, that barrier has been reached long ago by many people. But I'm curious as to know. Where is the age limit when people start to say enough?
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I'm not saying 16 is too young and good luck to her. Personally these things strike me more as stunts backed by adults whose motives I'd be more interested to know about. Solo crossings are not new, that barrier has been reached long ago by many people. But I'm curious as to know. Where is the age limit when people start to say enough?
As excited I am for her, I have to agree with this.
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I'm not saying 16 is too young and good luck to her. Personally these things strike me more as stunts backed by adults whose motives I'd be more interested to know about. Solo crossings are not new, that barrier has been reached long ago by many people. But I'm curious as to know. Where is the age limit when people start to say enough?
From Zac's website:

"But even in triumph, Sunderland was already conscious of his commercial appeal. He sailed into the harbor with his 36-foot vessel Intrepid weighted down by flags of many of the 50-plus sponsors of his trip. He wore a specially designed shirt with his sponsor logos, which his father, Laurence, delivered to him the night before during a stop in Emerald Bay."

So yes, the adults involved are in it for the money, but then without their up-front cash "investments" to get Zac ready for the trip (and provide the support along the way), maybe it would not have taken place, and most definitely not have progressed in such a timely manner.

Some might choose a less commercial approach, but again that's a question for the adults to ponder.

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Some concerns but high hopes

I have sat as a spectator to this episode and wish that I had some sage like pronouncement. She sailed out of the heads on a round the world voyage at the age of 16. I first sailed out the heads at the age of 40 and that was like sailing to the moon.

Like many others I am apprehensive. But, like many others, I can only wish her well. Bon voyage young lady.
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Reminds me of Samantha Davies and her boat Roxy from the most recent Vendee Globe. Nothing but pink!

Good luck to her.
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Yeah ,best wishes to her. I hope she's up to it. That pink would blind me after 15 min. It's just hard on the eyes.
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Age is just a mental thing. Who says 16 is too young?

One things for sure, she's got more macho for going for this than I had at 16.

A solo cn at any age is a challenge, no matter what.
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I wish her luck too, and I'll most likely follow her quest like I did Zac's. In hindsight I wish I had done something like that when I was much younger, but I didn't and got to deep into the work mode...so I live vicariously through these young people.
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I do wish they would stop this "youngest" BS.

16 may be plenty old enough, and she may be fine.

But after she does it (assuming she does), someone 14 will try it. And then 13 and on down.

Eventualy it will find an age group where humans are not able to do it, but the only way to prove it will be by the death of several people. (like the 9 year old trying be the youngest to fly accross the US.)
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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?
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