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Title: New sailing movie: 'True Spirit' (Jessica Watson's non-stop circumnavigation)
Post by: Seachelle on February 02, 2023, 04:03:22 PM
Hi, folks!

I read Jessica Watson's book 'True Spirit' last year; I very much enjoyed learning about her story regarding her attempt to become the youngest person to sail, non-stop, around the world. Her book has been made into a movie and will be available on Netflix tomorrow, Feb. 3rd, 2023. Here is a link to an article published by the American Sailing Association which interviews Jessica about her new movie!

https://asa.com/news/2023/01/30/interview-with-jessica-watson/?utm_source=asatoday&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ASA_Today_2023_02_02 (https://asa.com/news/2023/01/30/interview-with-jessica-watson/?utm_source=asatoday&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ASA_Today_2023_02_02)

Fair winds,
~ Chelle
SV Sunflower (Sunny) | 2021 Com-Pac Legacy
https://passagesfromtheheart.wordpress.com (https://passagesfromtheheart.wordpress.com)
Title: Re: New sailing movie: 'True Spirit' (Jessica Watson's non-stop circumnavigation)
Post by: Bob23 on February 03, 2023, 07:37:24 PM
Thanks! I remember reading about her and the Pink Boat a while back in Good Old Boat magazine!
Bob23
Title: Re: New sailing movie: 'True Spirit' (Jessica Watson's non-stop circumnavigation)
Post by: crazycarl on February 03, 2023, 11:12:53 PM
Thanks Chelle.  Funny this didn't come up on Netflix's new releases.  I just finished watching it.  Very brave and determined young woman. 
Title: Re: New sailing movie: 'True Spirit' (Jessica Watson's non-stop circumnavigation)
Post by: kickingbug1 on February 04, 2023, 08:20:11 AM
  thanks for the info carl. i will give it a look and will suggest my 16 year old grand daughter  watch it as well. the question is when are you going to do the trip/
Title: Re: New sailing movie: 'True Spirit' (Jessica Watson's non-stop circumnavigation)
Post by: crazycarl on February 04, 2023, 10:14:24 AM
Quote from: kickingbug1 on February 04, 2023, 08:20:11 AM
  thanks for the info carl. i will give it a look and will suggest my 16 year old grand daughter  watch it as well. the question is when are you going to do the trip/

I would love to attempt a circumnavigation.  However I don't think Joanie would approve.  She's leaving today for a week trip with friends, so tomorrow, if my migraine subsides, I'm setting sail for ???

I missed an opportunity to sail to New Bern with Charlie on his PC 34 today because of the migraine.
Title: Re: New sailing movie: 'True Spirit' (Jessica Watson's non-stop circumnavigation)
Post by: Al on February 04, 2023, 10:54:19 AM
Hi Carl -- it'd be kind of chilly out there today (42F hi), but looks like at least 3 days next wk will be good New Bern/Oriental days for sailing.  I hope to get out there at least once.  Hard to pass on days in the 60's F.  Sure hope your migraine is gone by then.
Title: Re: New sailing movie: 'True Spirit' (Jessica Watson's non-stop circumnavigation)
Post by: crazycarl on February 04, 2023, 02:04:28 PM
Hi Al,

Yes the latter part of the week is looking good.  I always keep enough food aboard for at least a week so I can take off at a moments notice.  Right now I'm thinking of sailing up to Washington and then Bath on the return.