Rough weather ahead for Jessica Watson

by Jessica Watson

Jessica is facing more challenging conditions over the next week of her around the world voyage, with large swells and gale force winds predicted as she nears the end of her odyssey.

Having been on the receiving end of 50 knot winds and monster seas off the West Australian coast, Jessica now has to confront more of the same as she approaches Tasmania.

Jessica and her 34 foot boat Ella’s Pink Lady, having now sailed over 21,000 nautical miles, and are well prepared and now less than 1,700 nautical miles from her Sydney finish line.

Despite the forecast, Jessica remains positive: The forecast is not ideal, but we just have to take it one day at a time,” she said.

The 16 year-old remains on target to achieve her dream of becoming the youngest person to sail non-stop, unassisted around the world and in time to meet her goal - to arrive in Sydney before her 17th birthday on May 18.



Courtesy Jessica Watson

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