The Ella Pink Lady is the boat Jessica Watson hangs her hopes on for a solo round the world record sail. She's 16 years old and left yesterday from Sydney, Australia. Ella is a 34' S&S specially fitted for a single-handed circumnavigation. Oh yeah, and it's pink...very pink!With all these teenage kids recently completing solo circumnavigations you may think this must be easy. Think again.
On September 9th, she was out on a shakeout sail when her radar system, around 1:00am warned her of traffic in the area. 
She got up to look at the situation and noting other traffic determined no collision danger existed. She reset the radar guard-rings and went back to bed. Unfortunately, she didn't notice 63,800 ton cargo ship Silver Yang.
Twenty five minutes later Ella's Pink Lady's bow collided with Silver Yang's port side mid section. Fortunately Jessica was not injured and was able to motor back to port for repairs.If you'd like to track her progress visit Jessica's blog click here.
Fair winds and following seas from Bella's crew to Ella's Pink Lady, Jessica.
1 comments:
Wow, that is scary. Dont ever let me do something that crazy.
Aye Matey, speak yer mind!