Jessica Watson: podcast appearances and interviews

Jessica Rose Watson, born on 18 May 1993, is an Australian sailor known for her attempt at a solo circumnavigation in 2009 and 2010. At the age of 16, she embarked on this journey from 18 October 2009 to 15 May 2010. While she completed a circumnavigation of the planet, her voyage was confined to a narrow range of latitudes and fell short of the 21,600 nautical miles criterion by nearly 2,000 nautical miles. Despite this, Watson was recognized for her achievements by being named the 2011 Young Australian of the Year and receiving the Medal of the Order of Australia in 2012. These honors acknowledged her service to sailing and her role as a youth role model through her solo and unassisted circumnavigation, inspiring young Australians. As of November 2022, Watson resides in Melbourne. Her voyage and story were depicted in the Netflix film True Spirit released in 2023.