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Julie and Robert, Jessica's parents, moved to Australia
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Jessica was born on the Gold Coast into a happy family.
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The Watson family lived on a cabin cruiser for 5 years later moving into a purpose bulit double decker bus.
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At the age of 11, Jessica's mother read her Jesse Martins book "Lionheart" which was when Jessica first decided she wanted to sail the globe too.
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Jessica Watson collided with a sea freighter on a test run causing many people to doubt her attempt.
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Youngest person to sail solo and unassistaded around the world
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Jessica Watson recieved the Young performer of the year award voted by the Australian public
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Jessica and her skipper Cameron Dale competed in the 2013 Australian handicapped Championships.
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Jessica competed in the Milang to Gilla Freshwater classic in South Australia, showing that she continues her sailing with pride.