Go Jessica!!

sueann · 15th May 2010, 02:41 PM

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Teen solo sailor Jessica Watson has crossed the finish line, ending her seven-month-long round-the-world voyage.

Thousands of people have packed the Opera House and Botanic Gardens as intrepid teen sailor Jessica Watson sails back into Sydney Harbour.

Many were seated on the steps of the Opera House as they listened to a live interview and watched pictures of Watson as she headed back to land - 210 days after she first left on a solo round-the-world voyage last October.However a tear in Jessica's mainsail has delayed her return.
The Queenslander had been due to sail through the Sydney Heads at around 11.30am (AEST), but now wasn't expected to enter Sydney Harbour until closer to 2pm.

The tear was caused by winds of up to 30 knots early on Saturday as she sailed up the NSW south coast.

The cloudless starts to the day has been replaced by brilliant sunshine, with some spectators taking the opportunity to spread out their picnic mat and enjoy a late breakfast.

You good thing!

She is amazing!

Jessica Watson Returns Home

Jeff Darby · 15th May 2010, 05:17 PM

I'm happy she has returned triumphant, cause I really did not think she would survive the rough seas she sailed through.

Hopefully she will reap the financial gain for risking her life on this perilous journey...

to you !

Garry Brockley · 15th May 2010, 05:30 PM

She's a little star good her, i recon the incident at the start was a set up by the promo company to get people watching her progress any advertising is worth it even bad press keeps you in peoples minds and her parents must be stoked to have her back well at least til she goes off and sails, rides or drives around the world again.

sueann · 15th May 2010, 06:25 PM

Thanks Jayd!!

Eric Frei · 15th May 2010, 09:15 PM

Pretty bloddy good eh, I'd have lasted 7 days tops!

15th May 2010, 05:17 PM	#2
Jeff Darby Moderator - Previously known as JayD Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TreeWorld, Sydney Australia Posts: 2,031	Re: Go Jessica!! I'm happy she has returned triumphant, cause I really did not think she would survive the rough seas she sailed through. Hopefully she will reap the financial gain for risking her life on this perilous journey... to you ! __________________ Member: Australian Tree Association Join the Australian Tree Association...Have your voice heard ! Arboriculture, A life long study for some, a passing phase for others © Jeffrey J Darby 2011

15th May 2010, 05:30 PM	#3
Garry Brockley Bayside Tree Care Brisbane Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Brisbane Aus Posts: 1,649	Re: Go Jessica!! She's a little star good her, i recon the incident at the start was a set up by the promo company to get people watching her progress any advertising is worth it even bad press keeps you in peoples minds and her parents must be stoked to have her back well at least til she goes off and sails, rides or drives around the world again. __________________ My business:- Brisbane Bayside Tree Care

15th May 2010, 06:25 PM	#4
sueann Former Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Hunter Valley Australia Posts: 599	Re: Go Jessica!! Thanks Jayd!!

15th May 2010, 09:15 PM	#5
Eric Frei Admin - Razor sharp and independent 2 X Diploma Level 5 qualified arborist Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Brisbane Posts: 12,816	Re: Go Jessica!! Pretty bloddy good eh, I'd have lasted 7 days tops! __________________ Protect your rights to work - Join Australian Tree Association My businesses:- Qualified Brisbane Tree Lopping \| Stump Grinding Brisbane \| Brisbane - Gold Coast Consulting Arborist

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