Youngest Ever To Sail Around The World!


I came across a video while paroosing YouTube of a 16 year-old girl name Jessica Watson. The video immediately captured my attention and inspired me. Why? Well, while other 16 year-olds are executing a way convince their parents to let them go to a house party, Jessica has successful convinced her parents and the Australian government to let her sail solo, non-stop and unassisted around the World. I don't know about you, but I think that is pretty awesome! Jessica started her adventure on her pink sail boat, who she refers to as "Ella," on October 18th, 2009. You can join her on her journey by following her blog at:

http://www.youngestround.blogspot.com/

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