Martin boarded Watson’s boat to take over during her cruise toward the Opera House, so she could relax and wave to the fans — many wearing pink clothes and waving pink flags in honor of her ...

Australian Jesse Martin holds the current record for the youngest person to sail around the world solo, nonstop and unassisted, after he completed the journey in 1999 at the age of 18.

Australian of The Year Jessica Watson was the youngest person to sail around the world, solo and without stopping in 2009. Her incredible story which was turned into a book is now getting the ...

On Sunday, Australian 16-year-old Jessica Watson departed Sydney Harbor on a pink yacht, aiming to become the youngest person to sail around the world nonstop and unassisted.

Jessica Watson sailed around the world, alone, as a teenager. Before Jessica Watson steered her 34-foot yacht across four oceans, ... Her boat, Ella’s Pink Lady, lost its mast.

Sailor and trailblazer Jessica Watson, on stepping out of her comfort zone. She's got ... so it was a case of wanting to have an identity that was something separate to that girl on the pink boat ...

Reporting from Sydney, Australia — Jessica Watson may have sailed on her own for 210 days, but the last hour of her trip was anything but solo. As the 16-year-old Australian entered Sydney ...

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.

Andrew Fraser (Lion) will also produce the Netflix biopic, while Shahen Mekertichian will executive produce.Watson will consult on the project. While at sea on her solo voyage, the young ...

Sailor and trailblazer, Jessica Watson, ... so it was a case of wanting to have an identity that was something separate to that girl on the pink boat – which is still a real thing.