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Jessica Watson
I was wondering why the northward jog in Jessica's course:
http://www.jessicawatson.com.au/the-voyage It became obvious when I read what is written he http://www.jessicawatson.com.au/pink-lady "My goal is to sail solo around the world non-stop, unassisted. I have chosen a route that is a traditionally recognised path and distance for ‘around the world sailors’. As this is a Southern Hemisphere voyage the significant landmarks are the southern tips of the American and African continents, as well as some of the most challenging oceans a sailor will ever face. The entire journey is a mix of amazing experience and unique challenges." "There are a few key targets I must achieve to qualify for around the world status. The approximate distance is 23,000 nautical miles (about 38,000 kilometres). I must depart and arrive from the same port, cross all lines of longitude, cross the equator entering into the Northern Hemisphere at least once and round the southern landmarks of South America and South Africa." She's a brave and clever lass. -- Gregory Hall |
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Jessica Watson
"Gregory Hall" wrote in message ... I was wondering why the northward jog in Jessica's course: http://www.jessicawatson.com.au/the-voyage It became obvious when I read what is written he http://www.jessicawatson.com.au/pink-lady "My goal is to sail solo around the world non-stop, unassisted. I have chosen a route that is a traditionally recognised path and distance for 'around the world sailors'. As this is a Southern Hemisphere voyage the significant landmarks are the southern tips of the American and African continents, as well as some of the most challenging oceans a sailor will ever face. The entire journey is a mix of amazing experience and unique challenges." "There are a few key targets I must achieve to qualify for around the world status. The approximate distance is 23,000 nautical miles (about 38,000 kilometres). I must depart and arrive from the same port, cross all lines of longitude, cross the equator entering into the Northern Hemisphere at least once and round the southern landmarks of South America and South Africa." She's a brave and clever lass. I've been following her blog, she seems mature for her years and obviously has a lot of boat experience. However, she hasn't had any heavy weather yet so time will tell. She's just entering the colder southern ocean approaching Cape Horn which will be a test of mettle. I gather she's a qualified Yachtmaster too which is no mean achievement at 16. TonyB -- Gregory Hall |
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Jessica Watson
On 11 Dec, 21:41, "TonyB" wrote:
I've been following her blog, she seems mature for her years and obviously has a lot of boat experience. Well, if she's writing the blog she is. Ian |
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Jessica Watson
Such cynicism in one so old Ian. :-)
-- Quilly |
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Jessica Watson
"Ian" wrote in message
... On 11 Dec, 21:41, "TonyB" wrote: I've been following her blog, she seems mature for her years and obviously has a lot of boat experience. Well, if she's writing the blog she is. Ian She's made it abundantly clear that she is, indeed, writing her own blog. Somebody suggested that her stepmother was doing it and she was quite insulted and posted to set the record straight. -- Gregory Hall |
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Jessica Watson
On 11 Dec, 23:58, "Gregory Hall" wrote:
"Ian" wrote in message Well, if she's writing the blog she is. She's made it abundantly clear that she is, indeed, writing her own blog. Somebody suggested that her stepmother was doing it and she was quite insulted and posted to set the record straight. And who, I wonder, was "she"? Ian |
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Jessica Watson
And who, I wonder, was "she"?
Ian And who, I wonder, are "you" ? -- Boo |
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Jessica Watson
On 19 Dec, 14:01, Boo
wrote: And who, I wonder, was "she"? Ian And who, I wonder, are "you" ? My father. Ian |
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