[Rhodes22-list] Jessica Watson
Geankoplis
napoli68 at charter.net
Fri Jan 29 21:58:15 EST 2010
Ben, a thought,
You know it is interesting, there are a lot of kids her age and younger who
have done trans Pacific and trans Atlantic voyages and even
circumnavigations while growing up on their parent's boat. It is
interesting that no one from these backgrounds with extensive experience in
voyaging has attempted such a voyage.....I wonder why? No point being made
just curious. My son had been sailing since before he could walk and we
sailed all over the Chesapeake, and he was on several Caribbean charters and
crewed on a delivery from the U.S. V.I. to Ft. Lauderdale. I would consider
that a minimum before a young person goes out on an independent voyage.
Chris G.
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Here is what the wikipedia site has to report about Jessica (in part):
Her journey has been heavily criticised, particularly after the collision
with the freighter. Barry Tyler of Pacific Motor Yacht magazine wrote, "like
the majority of the seafaring world [I] consider it irresponsible, cavalier
and indeed ignorant to attempt such a feat, at such a tender age and with so
little trans-ocean experience."[7] Questions about her experience were also
expressed by Phil Jones, the CEO of Yachting Australia, and by Grant
Wharington, the skipper of Skandia, with Wharington stating that he had been
impressed by Watson when they had met, but that he had advised her to gain
experience by undertaking a number of shorter solo passages before
attempting the circumnavigation, although she chosen not to follow his
advice. In addition, Wharington noted that the report into her collision
displayed evidence of what he referred to as "schoolboy errors".[8] A more
general concern was raised by the Australian Childhood Foundation, who
questioned whether a 16 year old would have the ability to fully understand
the risks that such a venture would involve.[9]
Nevertheless, Watson has had her supporters. In particular, adventurer Don
McIntyre strongly supported her attempt, providing her with a boat and
speaking in support of her attempt.[10] Similarly, Tony Mowbray, who, like
McIntyre, has previously circumnavigated the globe, provided his support,
arguing that she was "doing it for the right reasons" and that he was
confident of her success.[11] The captain of the Magic Roundabout spoke
highly of her skills, backing her circumnavigation attempt by describing her
as a "damn-good crew member" and stating that he believed that she possessed
the necessary abilities.[12] Also adventurer and company owner Richard
Branson gave his support before departure.[13]
During her journey others have expressed their support for her attempt.
Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd said in a public speech on 26 January
that "Jessica Watson ... is an extraordinary young Australian"[14] According
to ABC News, competing circumnavigator Abby Sunderland congratulated Jessica
on rounding Cape Horn, "She's done an amazing job and I hope the rest of her
trip goes as well as it has so far."[15]
I just hope her parents don't come to regret this. I don't believe I could
live with myself if I were her Dad and she was seriously injured or killed.
But I must say I am fascinated by the divergence of opinion about this.
BenC
Hank-5 wrote:
>
> Her brother completed an around the world assissted run last summer.
>
> Hank
>
> On 1/27/10, ejor2 at aol.com <ejor2 at aol.com> wrote:
>>
>> Here's another one going for it..
>>
>> www.abbysunderland.com
>>
>> It's amazing how different the two seem, from boat choice to reasons for
>> trying...
>>
>> As a parent of teens, I'd much rather have them have the ambition to do
>> something than see them attached to the sofa with a game controller in
>> there
>> hand or out running around with a pack and getting into trouble. Kids are
>> all so different, out of my 3, there is only one I'd even consider
>> letting
>> do something like this, if they had the skills and tools nessesary.
>>
>>
>> Eric
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: R22RumRunner at aol.com
>> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
>> Sent: Wed, Jan 27, 2010 4:34 am
>> Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Jessica Watson
>>
>>
>> Ben,
>> respectfully must tell you that you are wrong on this one. I'm glad she
>> on't grow up to be another sheep in the herd. Who knows? She may not
>> omplete the voyage, but at least she had the will to try.
>>
>> ummy
>>
>>
>> n a message dated 1/26/2010 10:23:26 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
>> encittadino at gmail.com writes:
>>
>> was thinking that her parents sound like "balloon boy" types. I agree
>> er
>> kill level may be high, but there are certain things we don't let
>> parents
>> et their children do as civilized people. Regardless of "special
>> ircumstances" or a high level of maturity, we don't allow children to
>> rive
>> ars until a certain age, or join the army, or drink in a tavern, or
>> onsent
>> o sex, or sign contracts or a million other things they as individuals
>> ight be able to handle. My point was that this child is too young to
>> fully
>> ppreciate the dangers of this stunt (and stunt is what it is). She isn't
>> ld enough to consent to having a tooth pulled, but these clowns send her
>> ff, or allow her to go off, in a 34' sailboat to sail the high seas.
>> Her
>> arents are nuts (not to put too fine a point on it); but that's just my
>> pinion. I could be wrong.
>> yours truly,
>> BenC
>>
>>
>> ohn Shulick wrote:
>>
>> The lesson this spoiled brat will learn is that she is above the rules
>> established for normal people in this country. Check me if I'm wrong
>> but
>> don't 16 yr. olds have to go to high school. O I'm sorry that's only
>> required for people who can't buy their way out of the system. See
>> Tiger
>> Woods for more examples of sticking your finger up the laws ass. If I
>> smashed up a car while on prescription meds what do you think would
>> happen? Could I tell the law when I will decide to meet with them or
>> ould
>> I be hauled off to the nearest hospital foe a blood test. The lesson
>> she
>> learns will be that rules don't apply to her.
>>
>>
>> R22RumRunner wrote:
>>>
>>> Ben,
>>> The life lessons this "little" girl will have when she finishes this
>>> voyage
>>> will benefit her for an entire lifetime. Nothing wrong with being
>>> independent and being able to do things for oneself. I'm sure that her
>>> parents
>>> would never have allowed her to do this if she wasn't qualified. She
>>> must have
>>> tremendous sailing skills.
>>>
>>> Rummy
>>>
>>>
>>> In a message dated 1/26/2010 11:33:38 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
>>> bencittadino at gmail.com writes:
>>>
>>>
>>> Rummy, Ben & Chris;
>>>
>>> Please tell me you guys are just jerkin' my chain. You don't really
>>> think
>>> it's OK to send a child to sea alone in a quest for...what?...some
>>> stupid
>>> "record". Maybe we should stock her up with plenty of Mt. Gay? I have
>>> real
>>> problems with our "celebrity" culture and this case just pushes my
>>> buttons
>>> for some reason. Don't worry, I'll get over it as soon as the medicine
>>> kicks
>>> in.
>>>
>>> BenC
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Geankoplis wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Hey I think it is great, beats joy riding with a bunch of drunk 18
>> ear
>>>> old
>>>> boyfriends.
>>>>
>>>> Chris
>>>>
>>>> -----Original Message-----
>>>> From: rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org
>>>> [mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org] On Behalf Of Benjamin
>>>> Cittadino
>>>> Sent: Monday, January 25, 2010 11:11
>>>> To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
>>>> Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Jessica Watson
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Does anybody else think the parents of this child should be in jail?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> BenCittadino
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
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