Jessica Watson reveals what happens next when you peak at 16 | Australian Story
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- When Jessica Watson sailed back into Sydney Harbour in 2010 after completing her solo non-stop voyage around the world, she was still only 16 years old. But the huge public attention her feat attracted would change her life forever.
Not entirely comfortable with fame, Jessica worked hard to create a normal life away from the spotlight and built a new career as a management consultant.
Meeting her partner Cameron while sailing the Sydney to Hobart yacht race meant she was no longer travelling solo and the couple built a life together in Melbourne.
But in 2021 tragedy struck and Jessica had to negotiate her grief by drawing on some of the lessons learned during her epic voyage.
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I just hope this girl's getting paid and not getting done like Paul Hogan or something.
People should see this after the movie. It gives a much better picture of Jessica and what an accomplished lovely woman she is. She is a skilled sailor and is navigating her current voyage with grace, integrity and intelligence. Brava!
yes, i found the best parts of the movie were the archival footage of her
That's why I'm here I just finished the movie! What a wonderful down to earth person she is ❤
Me too! I just finished watching the moovie and this really gets mec o know her more! I am so sorry for her loss....😢
I just saw it after the movie.. very touching and dropped some tears.. what a great example Jessica is, she is a very strong woman!! And she was a very strong kid too! ❤
It's on Netflix
I like the way she shows the world that you don't need to be special. Doing the impossible, it just takes an ordinary person willing to do extrordinary things.
Amazing woman, so many people underestimate the mental strength it takes to spend so many month alone in a tiny boat that requires constant TLC (or you will die) and oceans that have killed many thousand in the past in the locations where she sailed. Huge respect and kudos to Jessica!
This girl is pure class. What a lovely young woman. I wish her all the best.
I was on the shore of Sydney Harbour the day Jessica made her triumphant return. I have to say it was very moving that day. I'm very pleased that her amazing conquest is returning to the public eye, I'm also impressed at Jessica's achievements since the record breaking journey, particularly that she's turning it into a positive light from her partner's sad passing.
My sincere condolences and my heartfelt admiration of your great spirit.
Just wow. I remember following her trip back then, such a crazy story. If it were happening now in the age of Tiktok and satellite TV she would be a known the world over. Such an inspiration. And to have had to suffer such tragic loss at such a young age, just heartbreaking. She's lived more by 29, both highs and lows, than most of us will experience in a lifetime, and her ability to bounce back and persevere is something for all to aspire to.
The title of the movie perfectly fits her Character. Best movie. Best person. So much inspirational. Severely underrated person.
She is just so lovely, isn't she? A lovely energy radiates from her smile.
Character is not defined by the good moments in our lives, but by how we face the challenges, how we overcome them. You've had it easy in some ways, having a good life. You've also had tremendous grief, utter heartbreak, and challenges on the open water that others cannot comprehend. You have faced fear so profound that it wrenches your soul and came out the other side. This shows the true character of a strong, healthy woman. That you continue to find joy, pursue dreams (even getting an MBA along the way!) and allowing yourself to feel excitement and happiness in the same breathe with fear, loneliness and sorrow, is to be admired and respected. Not many people have achieved what you have in your life path. Your character, your soul, has many facets, creating a diamond that sparkles in the light.
What a truly amazing inspirational beautiful young lady. I am an 80 (something seafarer) openly admitting that I am sat here in floods of tears (must be the onions). I was awe inspired by the film but this interview is so intimate and personal. I have sailed through these oceans in much larger steel hulled vessels and I was petrified - how you did this leaves me in absolute awe. You should accept your prime ministers accolade Jess - YOU ARE A HERO. Thank you for bringing so much hope to me in my last days. God Bless
My two daughters, 10 and 7 years old, have watched the movie several times. Thanks for being such an inspiration to them both!
What an inspiration Jessica Watson is , brave, determined and followed her dream! 🙏💕
She rocks.
This young lady inspires me so much. What an amazing thing she accomplished because even though she was obviously scared, she felt the fear and accomplished her dreams anyways. She didn't listen to the naysayers. "You've just got to have a dream, believe in it and work hard", she said. Most adults aren't that wise!
What an amazing story filled with happiness, triumphs ,and sadness. Im a firm believer that her amazing solo sailing around the world helped her deal and cope with the tragic loss of her partner. She is so humble, and a generous soul, with an amazing head on her shoulders. She has so much to accomplish in life. Jessica this is merely the beginning. Thank you for inspiring!
I sailed in a Navy cruiser in the pacific ocean and there were times I was nervous. A multi billion dollar ship. I can't believe this girl accomplished such a life experience in a small sail boat. Outstanding!!!
I love this story. Outstanding.
Smaller boats does have its advantages, but doesn't make it any less scary tho😅
it’s not that she was a better sailor. she was ypung, naive and didn’t take the risk seriously enough. she could have died essily, she was damn lucky.
Jess, you’re pretty frickin epic. You’ve faced storms, literally and metaphorically and you’ve made it through. Don’t give up. Keep inspiring. I believe.
What a beautiful and amazing person Jessica is. As a dad, and a sailor, I can only hope that my daughter can get some degree of inspiration for a life well lived from Jessica. She is truly amazing, and wonderful.
From reading her book and watching the movie I just love how she is so confident in herself 💞
I accidentally brought out my childhood diary, and found out about her. At that time in our country, the internet was not available. So back then i used to write down about her journey reading in the newspaper. It brought me back to my childhood, i still remember those days. Then I searched for her name on CZcams and found her. It's like seeing the girl of those stories in person.
So humble, brave, beautiful. What an inspiration!
Thank you for sharing that. What an inspiration Ms. Watson is. And her parents with all the love and confidence, they backed this amazing young woman with.
What absolute gem, Jessica is! all the best, i hope there is so much more to come from this young lady.
Such an amazing young woman! Always well spoken. Genuine. A life time of experiences in such a short period of time. I have enjoyed everything she has posted and spoke about. Truly, what an inspiration! So many you have touched.
Love your movie “True Spirit”! Well balanced.
I don't really know but, if there is One Exceptional Strong person living in Australia, It has to be Jessica Watson. She is not only strong, but she displays every single attribute of a healthy human being and That is, what sets Jessica apart from so many pretenders!
She is one amazing woman and an inspiration on so many levels! How many people at 29 can say they circumnavigated the globe unassisted when they were 16 experienced a decade of deep love and then sudden loss. Dyslexic but acquires an MBA and joins a firm like Deloitte. Just amazing.
Thank you, Jess, for sharing with the world the reality of grief, and yet, you keep “throwing yourself into” life. Thank you for showing us how NOT to give up! God is holding onto you, never let Him go. This world needs you, we need each other for strength and hope. May Jesus bless in these days of healing.
I’m Sunny Coast woman with sailing ties back to club, I recall seeing Jessica a few times, always mindful not to glare and make her feel uncomfortable, as I knew she was a private person!
Very sorry to hear about her partner, Strokes aren’t uncommon currently in young men, as a side effect to the latest experiment conducted on our population. Tragic either way. Well done Jess, Our Country needs reminders of our exceptional Australians, pls don’t allow Corporations to exploit you! ❤
Very sad. I checked the time line when it was mentioned that her partner died 18 months before this video was made - the medicalization started in early 2021 - we can never know for sure if there is a cause and effect but I am 62 years old and never in my life have I ever seen so many young health athletes develop heart issues. I followed football (soccer) for over 50 years and I can remember 2 or 3 on field player collapses until recently, now there a few every month. Thanks for saying what people are afraid to say.
@@hanumanguy : Tis true - the contents of the "jab" are poisonous; some received a placebo, hundreds of millions, if not billions, received life-altering poison.
People chose to get jabbed! Effects of the jab will be different for different people: some may have heart attacks, strokes, memory loss, sores, tremblings, one side of their face drooping, etc.
Everyone beware of any more jabs of any kind. Word in the USA is that various foods, ie. lettuce and pigs, are being injected with these jab poisons.
All the best to everyone everywhere. Fulfill your dreams, no matter what they are, ie, having a lovely garden, learning to sail, starting a small business, knitting, meeting fellow dog walkers - it does not matter. Jessica shines because she was not afraid to dream and actively pursue that dream. Cheers from America.
Fantastic. I remember when she was sailing around the world. So nice to see the young woman she has become.
So inspiring! Thanks for sharing your adventure with us all.
Living, pain, suffering, grief and celebration, thank you Jessica, for showing the world that is all about throwing ourselves into life, Cam was a lucky man and you too, thank you for sharing in such an honest and straightforward way.
I don’t know if you read your messages but please know that you are a light in the dark for so many of us!!!
God bless you ,comfort you and bring you peace ❤️
Live for him, knowing that he is there with you, all the way and always!
I was impressed by Jessica before seeing this interview and now have total admiration.
Thank you Jessica, for sharing yourself💗What a privilege for the rest of us to witness your big life!
So poised and eloquent. Love her! She's my sailing hero
I heard about this and was so sad for her I wondered how Jessica was doing, however I felt like I would hear about her again how she defeated tragic life events and went on to have a great life
Jessica was so brave n I think she will too have her courage back after losing someone she love. I have been there so stay cool n enjoy the future. Love from Jakarta, Indonesia 🇮🇩💞 God bless us all
What an amazing story!!
I don't care if she disagrees, Jessica Watson is a hero!
Ended here after watching the movie. Such an outstanding achievement 👏 🎉🙌
Hi Jessica, Firstly, Thank you in sharing and being (well, from what truly and transpires seems to be) authentic with urself. I am a sailor, solo crossed the North Atlantic, and have gone thru a wide (and wild) range of emotions on land and on sea. And yet, sometime wish for a quieter moments, but then quickly comes back this need for wind and waves and spontaneous moments. Fram Vancouver, Canada, Fair winds. 🙏🙏🙌🙌😎😎
Wow, just finished watching your story on Netflix. You are amazing!!
cryingg😭😭 love her❤
So inspiring
Thank you and bravo to a brave young lady
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ brave girl. You are amazing. Sorry for your loss. But live every moment of your life. I wish you good winds in your life and in your adventures. Best wishes from a Greek yachtman from north 🇬🇷 Greece 🇬🇷 ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
i remember following her when she done that , very bloody impressive!
Your amazing ❤ thank you so much for all your doing and all you have done ❤
Girl............... HUGE HUGS!!!
Beautiful story.
You are an inspiring young lady - Thankyou x
Say what you want this this girl but its still pretty remarkable to face the open ocean on your own in a small boat sailing the world at any age than alone a 16 year old girl, the ocean doesn’t care how wealthy you are, how much skill you have, how fearless you are, it can be scary and it can take you down so I applaud her for not giving up and going for it regardless what they outcome would’ve been cause this was her dream she wanted to achieve and for her parents for believing in her and letting her do this cause we all know had it not gone well this would not have gone well for them either but it all went in her favor and she returned home safe and sound with this amazing achievement under her belt
You are such an inspiration to all God bless you and keep you more safe and blessed Jessica Watson ❤🎉
So inspiring! Love from Morocco 🇲🇦
Such an inspirational young woman
What a lovely person.
With challenges you learn to deal & strenght your character to overcome adversity into new projects never forgetting the journey you are on & the people that are on the journey with you.
Such a great story and how brave to do that at any age let alone how young she was.Jessica she be on a back of a currency note.
VERY impressive! - I'm speechless
Extraordinary, just extraordinary.
She’s amazing. ❤
Inspiring, what a great role model Jessica is…
Sending much LOVE!
Very good. Thank everyone involved. :)
Such a brave young lady
"...You just gotta have a dream, believe in it, and work hard". It was obvious to me from the get go that this brave young 16 yr old was ever going to give up on her dream. She certainly was worthy of 'Young Australian of The year'. Look forward to watching the long awaited movie.
And money.
Is there such a person as an introverted extrovert... God bless Cameron and god bless Jessica and hopefully smooth sailing in lifes journeys ahead and beyond....
Love and support ❤
100 % good story well told.
What a pure awesome human
she's amazing
What a remarkable human being.
Meryl Streep lost the love of her life in her 20's and they were a very close pair who enjoyed their acting careers together......She put a lot of her acting roles on hold to care for him and thought she would never get over him.......Some months later she met a man not in acting and they got married very quickly and have been together ever since.......I hope she too finds happiness.
Jess is incredible!
Amazing. Best of luck.
Wow! What a Woman! Inspiring ❤
Keep sailing super inspiring and strong lady ❤
A very special person.
Jessica Watson , AWESOME human ‼️🤩💐
Thank you
Your amazing Jessica, brave hearts run free.. if i recall correctly you were sailing around cape horn christmas eve of that year
She is an Aussie hero to me just like Kev said..
I saw the movie, it was great!
This documentary should have been included in the Netflix's film ! This shows who really is Jessica Watson !
What a remarkable woman ❤️
Awesome Jessica !!
Danke, dass wir uns in Athen mit der Grace sehen konnten. Glückwunsch zu eurer Weltumsegelung. Bitte teilt eure Erfahrungen mit den angesprochenen Tipps und Tricks. Natürlich kommt erst einmal nach Hause und feiert eure tolle Leistung🎉.
I remember we were in Chile when she went around Cape Horn.
What an absolute amazing women! Cam and your parents should and would if been proud of you!
Bravo for her, i admire her determination and positivity. Because I sure dont have it
Well made documentary, better than the movie.
Gosh. Brutal is the word, what a terrible loss so early in life. So sad 😢
Wonderful story and achievements. Good onya Jess.
This girl is amazing you showed alot of woman they can fight the sea and also make it fall in love with the person .God bless you Jessica
What a wonderful lady.
Amazing
The movie True Spirit is fantastic, I loved it❤
LEGEND❤❤❤
Awesome sauce from l.a california thankyouverymuch
What a beautiful young lady We shall always remember your amazing achievement
That's a lot to pack into 29 years. You're amazing.