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

Wayward Wind · 02-08-2009, 03:19

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

Jessica Watson - Youngest Around the World Sailing Attempt

BlueWaterSail · 02-08-2009, 04:38

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.

BWS

defjef · 02-08-2009, 06:17

I think it is amazing that someone so young will attempt such a challenge. Good for Jessica, I hope she does well.

SabreKai · 03-08-2009, 15:15

Gutsy young lady, bully for her.

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

Sabre

imagine2frolic · 03-08-2009, 15:39

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

Tellie · 03-08-2009, 15:40

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?

babykinz · 03-08-2009, 17:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tellie

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.

BlueWaterSail · 04-08-2009, 02:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tellie

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.

BWS

Masquerade · 19-10-2009, 02:49

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.
Colin

Arch Stanton · 03-08-2009, 16:30

Reminds me of Samantha Davies and her boat Roxy from the most recent Vendee Globe. Nothing but pink!

Good luck to her.

Randy · 03-08-2009, 16:54

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.

twowheel · 03-08-2009, 18:47

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.

JiffyLube · 03-08-2009, 19:02

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.

ViribusUnitis · 03-08-2009, 21:27

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.)

night0wl · 03-08-2009, 22:01

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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SabreKai Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Toronto, Canada on Lake Ontario Boat: Roberts Offshore 38 Posts: 217	Gutsy young lady, bully for her. May the gods smile on her and grant her smooth sailing. Sabre __________________ SabreKai SV Sabre Dance, Roberts Offshore 38 SV Espina, Mason 31

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imagine2frolic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: N.E. Florida Boat: Simpson, Catamaran, 46ft. IMAGINE Posts: 3,159	*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* __________________ BORROWED! No single one of us is as smart as all of us! SAILING is not always a slick magazine cover!

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Masquerade Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Sydney Australia Boat: Martzcraft 35 ft ketch, Masquerade Posts: 27	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. Colin

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BlueWaterSail Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Honolulu, HI Boat: 25' Cheoy Lee Frisco Flyer MkIII "Splendor" (on YW), 36' Magellan "Steady Beat" Posts: 120	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. BWS

02-08-2009, 06:17	#3
defjef Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: up from NYC Boat: Shiva - Contest 36s Posts: 1,877	I think it is amazing that someone so young will attempt such a challenge. Good for Jessica, I hope she does well.

03-08-2009, 15:40	#6
Tellie Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ft.Lauderdale, Fl. Boat: FP Athena 38' Poerava Posts: 679	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?

03-08-2009, 16:30	#10
Arch Stanton Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Olympia, WA Boat: (still saving!) Posts: 72	Reminds me of Samantha Davies and her boat Roxy from the most recent Vendee Globe. Nothing but pink! Good luck to her.

03-08-2009, 16:54	#11
Randy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Diego Boat: Searunner 31 Posts: 300	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.

03-08-2009, 18:47	#12
twowheel Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Sitting on dirt. Boat: TBD (possible FP Salina 48) Posts: 33	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.

03-08-2009, 19:02	#13
JiffyLube Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Oceanside, Ca. Boat: Islander Freeport 36 - Grasshopper Posts: 253	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.

03-08-2009, 21:27	#14
ViribusUnitis Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 40	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.)

03-08-2009, 22:01	#15
night0wl Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 19	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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