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Jessica's parents moved to Australia
New Zealand couple Julie and Roger Watson moved to Australia. -
Jessica was born!!!
Jessica Watson was born on the Gold Coast in Queensland Australia, she was the second of four children. -
Bali Bombings
202 people in total were killed because of the Bali Bombings, the 202 people that were killed included included 88 Australians. -
Living on a boat
For five years the Watson family lived on a 16 metre cabin cruiser, they later moved into a purposed built double decker bus. -
Inspirationaln stories
When Jessica was eleven her mother read her Jesse Martin's book "Lionheart", it was then that Jessica decided that she wanted to sail the globe too. -
The Opera House
The Sydney Opera House was declared a world heritage site making it the yougset cultural site to be heritage listed. -
Licence
Jessica recieves her sailing licence at the age of sixteen. -
Crash!!
Jessica Watsonl collided with a sea freighter when on a test run, this caused many people to doubt her attempt. -
The journey begins
Jessica begins her journey to become the youngest person to sail solo, non-stop and unnisted around the world. -
Adventurer
Jessica was named Young Adventurer of the year in 2010!!! -
Young Performer of the year
Jessica was named young Performer of the year in 2010 voted by the Australian public. -
The finish line
Jessica's jorcomes to an end where she was met by her friends, family and other supporters at the finish line. -
Young Australian of the year
Jessica Watson, the girl who was once afraid of wayer is now the girl who believes that if you put your mind towards something you can achieve it. She won the Young Australian of the year award in 2011. -
OAM
In 2012 Jessica was presented an Order of Australia award. -
Dancing with the stars
Jessica looked glamourous as she took to the floor with dsnce parnet Damien Samuel. Their routine in episode one saw them do the Viennese Waltz and the judges enjoyed it. -
Eliminated!
Jessica and her parnet Damien Samuel were eliminated half wa ythrough the season. (Season 5) -
Charity support
Jessica supports the new volunteer campaign where she states that the efforts of young people in the community often go unnoticed. -
Prime Minister
Tony about was elected Prime Misister of Australia. -
Australian Championships
Jessica and her skipper Cameron Dale entered the 2013 Australian handicapped championships. -
Race Time!
Jessica entered the Milang to Gilla Freshwater classic in South America showing that she still sails with pride. -
Boat show
Jessica is proud to be supporting the 47th Sydey International Boat show. -
Charities
Jessica still gives her ongoing support to the World Food Program and the Save the Children Program. -
Five year anniversary
May 15th marks the fifth year since Jessica sailed into the Sydney Habour.