An inspiring adventure story from Young Australian of the Year 2011, Jessica Watson.
Alex feels like a fish out of water in her new hometown - the sleepy little lakeside village of Boreen Point where she is reluctantly sent to live with her slightly eccentric aunt for her final year of high school. None of Alex's classmates could care less about the new girl, so Alex couldn't care less about them . . . or so she tries to tell herself.
As a distraction from what is quickly shaping up to be a very lonely year, Alex spends her savings on a rundown little yacht and throws herself into restoring it. A curious discovery leads to the beginnings of a friendship, but it's Sam - the sailmaker's apprentice - and his mysterious ways that capture Alex's attention and force her to question what is real and what matters most.
A captivating novel about fate, friendship and finding yourself from Young Australian of the Year 2011, Jessica Watson.
ANZEC Member - Jessica Watson
Defying criticism from those who said her task was destined to fail, after 210 days at sea navigating some of the world’s most challenging stretches of oceans and surviving seven knockdowns, Jessica sailed back into Sydney Harbor on 15 May 2010.She became the youngest person to sail solo non-stop and unassisted around the world, aged 16.In December 2011, Jessica skippered the youngest crew ever to compete in the iconic Sydney to Hobart yacht race, finishing second in their category.She was named Young Australian of the Year 2011. And in January 2012, Jessica was announced in the Australia Day Honors list, receiving an OAM (Order of Australia Medal) for services to sailing and being a role model for the youth of Australia.Jessica is the Communications Manager for marine startup Dekcee.com, a Youth Ambassador for The United Nations World Food Programme, and is currently undertaking an MBA.
