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Jessica Watson OAM (born 18 May 1993) is an Australian sailor who was awarded the Order of Australia Medal after attempting a solo circumnavigation at the age of 16. Although her voyage did not meet the distance criterion of 21,600 nautical miles (40,000 km) for a circumnavigation, Watson was nevertheless named the 2011 Young Australian of the Year and awarded the Medal of the Order of ...
Sep 2, 2021 · Jessica Watson — who sailed solo around the world as a teenager — has shared her "indescribable grief" at the loss of her 29-year-old partner, Cameron Dale, to a catastrophic stroke.
Feb 3, 2023 · Jessica Watson was a 16-year-old who attempted to become the youngest person to sail alone around the world in 2009. Learn the true story behind the Netflix film True Spirit, starring Teagan Croft, and the controversy over her record eligibility.
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About — Jessica Watson. Jessica Watson (OAM) navigated some of the world’s most remote oceans and survived seven knockdowns and 210 days alone at sea to become the youngest person to sail solo, nonstop around the world, aged 16. Upon completing the voyage, Jessica was met by the then Prime Minister who declared her an Australian hero.
Feb 3, 2023 · Jessica Watson is the sailor behind the Netflix film 'True Spirit.' Read all about what she's up to now, including her career, family, and net worth.
Apr 17, 2023 · Jessica Watson faced life-threatening storms and a collision with a tanker as "the girl in the pink boat" who sailed the world solo, but nothing would be as hard as the tragedy she would face 11 ...
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Jan 25, 2023 · Netflix's True Spirit tells the story of Jessica Watson, who became the youngest person to sail around the world solo at 16. The film stars Teagan Croft, Anna Paquin and Josh Lawson, and is based on Watson's memoir of the same name.
