About
Explorer who became the youngest person to attempt sailing unassisted around the world without stopping in May 2010. She was named the 2011 Young Australian of the Year. Technically, she did not meet the 21,600 nautical miles distance criterion of circumnavigation.
Before Fame
She lived with her family on a cabin cruiser for five years, and she spent time living in a double-decker bus.
Trivia
She has garnered some criticism due to her trip not meeting official World Sailing Speed Record Council criteria. In 2023, a movie about her achievements titled True Spirit was released.
Family Life
Her parents are New Zealanders Roger and Julie Watson.
Associated With
She successfully circumnavigated the globe like Ferdinand Magellan, who was the first person to do so.
