APSixteen-year-old Jessica Watson works with the rigging as she sails past the finish line this morning at the entrance to Sydney Harbour in Sydney, Australia, capping off a nearly 23,000-nautical ...

A new Netflix film, 'True Spirit', follows 16-year-old sailor Jessica Watson's story. Here's what to know about the film and the true story it's based on.

Solo sailor Jessica Watson returns to Australia FAMILY, friends, politicians and a few thousand admirers greet teen adventurer as she steps off boat. By staff writers 2 min read May 15, 2010 - 7:43PM ...

She’s 29 years old. Jessica was only 16-years-old when she started her voyage around the world on October 18, 2009. She was born in Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia on May 18, 1993.

Jessica Watson became the youngest person to sail around the globe solo, nonstop and unassisted when she cruised into Sydney Harbour in her pink, 34-foot yacht to a rock star welcome of thousands.

The Netflix movie True Spirit is based on the true story of Jessica Watson, who sailed around the world solo when she was 16 years old. Here's what to know about the real-life Jessica Watson.

Australian Museum exhibition: Jessica Watson named among Australia's 50 greatest explorers tim elliott Updated October 28, 2015 — 5.16pmfirst published at 9.45am Normal text size Larger text size ...

JESSICA Watson won't be waving the New Zealand flag on her triumphant return to Sydney – despite the wishes of New Zealanders. The Kiwis were trying to grab a bit of glory from the 16-year-old ...

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 ...

Teen sailor Jessica Watson has completed a triumphant return to Sydney, with thousands of people on land and water giving her a hero's welcome. After a 210-day journey of a lifetime, the 16-year ...

Not yet 19, her life has been a whirlwind since setting out on her mission to become the youngest person to sail solo and non-stop around the world in 2009. "To say it's been a busy few years is a ...

Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has paid tribute to solo sailor Jessica Watson in an Australia Day speech in Canberra. The 16-year-old Queenslander is attempting to become the youngest person to sail ...