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Watson's parents moved to Australia
Julie and Robert, Jessica's parents, moved to Australia -
Jessica's Birth
Jessica was born on the Gold Coast into a happy family. -
Living on a boat
The Watson family lived on a cabin cruiser for 5 years later moving into a purpose bulit double decker bus. -
Bed time stories
At the age of 11, Jessica's mother read her Jesse Martins book "Lionheart" which was when Jessica first decided she wanted to sail the globe too. -
Received her sailing licences
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Jessic Crashes
Jessica Watson collided with a sea freighter on a test run causing many people to doubt her attempt. -
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Jessica's Journey
Youngest person to sail solo and unassistaded around the world -
Young performer of the year
Jessica Watson recieved the Young performer of the year award voted by the Australian public -
Competed in the Australian Championships
Jessica and her skipper Cameron Dale competed in the 2013 Australian handicapped Championships. -
Jessica competed in a race
Jessica competed in the Milang to Gilla Freshwater classic in South Australia, showing that she continues her sailing with pride.