Jessica Watson's Interview

Jessica Watson, a 16-year-old Australian teen, crossed the finish line of a round-the-world journey Saturday in her pink yacht after seven months at sea. She has become the youngest sailor to circle the globe solo, nonstop and unassisted. Thousands of spectators erupted into cheers as Jessica sailed into Sydney Harbour, the finale to an epic adventure in which she battled 12-metre waves, homesickness and critics who said she'd never make it home alive. "She said she'd sail around the world, and she has," a tearful Julie Watson said as she watched her grinning daughter cruise past the finish line from a nearby boat. "She's home." Jessica waved as she sailed past the finish line at the entrance to Sydney Harbour in Sydney, Australia, capping off a voyage of nearly 23,000 nautical mile. She gasped, laughed and waved her arms frantically as she caught sight of her parents when they pulled alongside her 10-metre yacht, Ella's Pink Lady. The teen was set to touch land for the first time in 210 days by docking at the city's iconic Opera House, where she was to be greeted by throngs of fans, the Prime Minister and her family.

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[langaz0505]

Kelpen ur an idiot, I signed up to youtube just to tell u that. Obviously the amazing achievements of a 16 year old make you realise the lack of achievement in your own life. How about take some inspiration from the words of a kid who obviously far more mature than you, and realise some of your own dreams. This after all is what she trying to share with the world. If you can't do this please keep your thoughts to yourself because no one wants to hear what you have to say.

[allosauras]

7 Months at sea alone risking her life, battling ferocious sea storms, knocked down six times. She is a far more couragous person than some ass hole golfer who spends his time shagging prostitutes and bringing deseases home to his wife. Who gets paid millions just to show up and hitting a little ball. Lets face it most sports stars are little pussies who are too useless or lazy to work a real job and not one could achieve half of what this young girl has,

[SclarBBWlovr]

@kelpend555 kid shut the fuck up no one cares what u have to say. Even if she didn't get the world record it still beats your lack of achievements. Whats the bet you are unemployed drugo alcaholic hiding in his mothers basement with nothing better to do

[p1ngu1no]

really impressive...i heard a lot of people moaning like "her dad bought a yacht for her" ... well, money doesn´t buy motivation and the will to do something like this. I know a couple of rich people that wouldn t do more than drive a fast car or have luxury escorts every weekend.

[skywalkercorp]

Jessica Watson I'm very proud of your accomplishments, cheers to you, way to go girl

[elkingtr]

God this girl is a truly wonderful human being. when I say wonderful I mean that in a way that just makes you wonder about the amount of courage and perseverance that she had to build up with her dreams and goals aside from all that must have gone through her mind when she decided to step up to such a huge task.

[ThaWhiteMaori]

@kelpend555 Its like laughing at a retard, which is just unfair and pathetic. So again, sorry for actually making you think myself and others care what you have to say.

By the way, prank calling people is extremely fun, not that you would know the definition of fun.

Talk laters, prank calling people

[ThaWhiteMaori]

@kelpend555 Your obviously just an old sooky bastard who doesn't know how to see the light side of things. You're actually going to the effort to make sure people know you're a negative person. So in the end, we all should feel sorry for you. I apologise for saying "I hate everything about you" because I don't know you at all to be able to make such a statement but I'm only apologising because I feel guilty for saying something offensive to someone with such depressing outlooks on life.

[kelpend555]

@ThaWhiteMaori Oh boo hoo!!! Youre a child and thats ok. I hope when you grow up you learn some genuine values and will be able to see through hype and bluster. No doubt until then you will entertain yourself by prank calling your friends.

[ThaWhiteMaori]

@kelpend555 I hate everything about you

[GrungeRocker1000]

Awwww!! She is so Cute!! Hehehe!!