Jessica Watson
May 15th 2010, 5:14 am
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Re: Jessica Watson
The World Sailing Speed Record Council and other record-keeping organizations stopped recognizing "youngest" pursuits recently because they've become so controversial.
Thus, the official record seemingly will forever belong to an 18 year old.
This article is interesting, about "A girl of 13 was put under state care to stop her setting off on an attempt to become the youngest person to sail solo around the world."
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worl...orld-solo.html
Thus, the official record seemingly will forever belong to an 18 year old.
This article is interesting, about "A girl of 13 was put under state care to stop her setting off on an attempt to become the youngest person to sail solo around the world."
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/worl...orld-solo.html
May 15th 2010, 5:52 am
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Re: Jessica Watson
Jessica Simpson standing at the microphone with Prime Minister Kevin Rudd standing behind her
Jessica Simpson said "I have to disagree with our Prime Minister"
Nearly pissed myself laughing!
He just can't get anything right...
Jessica Simpson said "I have to disagree with our Prime Minister"
Nearly pissed myself laughing!
He just can't get anything right...
May 15th 2010, 5:53 am
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Re: Jessica Watson
The Jessica Watson day thing was on the radion last night when I was driving home. Mix 94.5 here in Perth.
May 15th 2010, 6:30 am
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Re: Jessica Watson
This thread is turning into whining bitch fest , from a lot of jealous pommy wankers whos kids ,would not be capable of acheiving this feat, enough said..............
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May 15th 2010, 6:51 am
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Re: Jessica Watson
Have to admit I was surprised with all the fanfare when I switched on the TV today. I thought her arrival would pass with nothing more than a murmur from the usual 'tall poppy' brigade.
May 15th 2010, 6:54 am
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Re: Jessica Watson
no big deal ?
i take most of you have never sailed ?
travelling any distance is a sail boat is bloody hard work sailing solo is even harder and coming through the tasmin in 10mtr seas must have been nerve racking
i`m amazed how often we have the armchair experts on here who clearly dont have a clue and dont get off their arses to try anything
poo pooing others achivements
regards steve
i take most of you have never sailed ?
travelling any distance is a sail boat is bloody hard work sailing solo is even harder and coming through the tasmin in 10mtr seas must have been nerve racking
i`m amazed how often we have the armchair experts on here who clearly dont have a clue and dont get off their arses to try anything
poo pooing others achivements
regards steve
May 15th 2010, 6:55 am
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Re: Jessica Watson
With modern satillite navigation anyones who is brave enough and has the money can sail around the world.
May 15th 2010, 7:01 am
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Re: Jessica Watson
So you'll be looking for sponsors then? Remember to do is unassisted, ie no stops, just like Jessica Watson did. Maybe you should be on the safe side and have a stop or two like Mike Perham.