True Spirit

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Jessica Watson (Teagan Croft) had always been drawn to the allure of the open sea. Growing up on Australia's sunshine coast, she spent countless hours sailing with her family and honing her skills from a teenager onwards. Her passion for sailing only intensified as she delved deeper into the world of oceanography, studying the tides and currents for four years before setting out on her dream journey: to become the youngest person to sail solo and non-stop around the globe.

In 2009, Jessica's determination reached new heights as she set her sights on circumnavigating the globe at just 16 years old. Her team, comprising her parents (Julie and Roger), three siblings (Tom, Emily, and Hannah), and coach Ben Bryant (Cliff Curtis), a former competitive sailor with a wealth of experience, worked tirelessly to support her endeavor. Ben, who had completed three solo circumnavigations himself, shared Jessica's passion for the sea and played a pivotal role in preparing her for the challenges ahead.

Jessica's early success was tempered by a near-disastrous test run, during which her boat, the Pink Lady, was struck by a stray freighter. The accident raised doubts among the media as to whether Jessica was truly prepared for the grueling task ahead, and her parents' decision not to involve the coast guard only fueled speculation that she was courting disaster.

Despite these setbacks, Jessica remained steadfast in her resolve, having already logged 10,000 miles of sailing experience. Her confidence was further bolstered by her qualifications and preparation, leading some to question whether Ben's troubled past as a competitive sailor made him the right coach for the task at hand.

As media scrutiny intensified, Jessica's family faced criticism from those who felt they were being reckless in allowing their daughter to pursue such an ambitious goal. Yet, they remained resolute in their support for Jessica's dreams, recognizing that the rewards of perseverance and determination far outweighed the risks.

As Roger's frustration mounts over their insufficient funds to repair the damage to Jessica's boat, Ben takes matters into his own hands, rallying a team of volunteers to lend a hand and get her back on track before the onset of the icy southern oceans in just two weeks. Meanwhile, Jessica's hopes of making this year's sailing deadline are dwindling fast as sponsors remain mysteriously silent to her pleas for support. Undeterred, Ben's makeshift crew springs into action, working tirelessly to patch up the vessel and set Jessica on a course that will take her across the globe.

Jessica sets sail from Sydney, Australia on October 18th, 2009, with a daunting task ahead: circumnavigating the world without setting foot in any port, crossing all lines of longitude, and rounding four treacherous capes. As she makes her way through the Pacific Ocean, things initially go smoothly, with Jessica checking in daily to provide her coordinates to Ben and Roger, who track her progress on a sprawling map. By day 12, she's already drawing near to Fiji, and by day 33, she's crossed the equator, a staggering 4356 miles from home.

But then, disaster strikes as Jessica encounters her first major storm. Rather than attempting to brave the tempest, she lowers her sail and retreats to the safety of her cabin, where she rides out the violent waves, which batter her vessel with reckless abandon. Knocked unconscious by the sheer force of the storm, Jessica doesn't awaken until the next morning, leaving her parents back home fearing the worst.

Despite the setback, Jessica is determined to press on, and by day 50, she's nearing the South American coast. Her daily video blog, shared with the world by Hannah, begins to gain traction, eventually going viral as her remarkable journey captures the imagination of all who follow along. By day 72, Jessica finds herself an astonishing 9504 miles from home, still navigating the Pacific Ocean.

As she approaches the infamous Cape Horn, where the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans collide in a maelstrom of wind and current, Jessica knows that this is where her journey will truly be put to the test. And as she rounds this treacherous cape on day 82, an unfathomable 10824 miles from home, she's faced with the daunting prospect of what lies ahead: the grueling challenge of navigating the South Atlantic Ocean and the unpredictable forces that await her.

As the winds finally relent after a grueling seven-day spell of calm, Jessica's vessel remains frozen in time, stuck at precisely 113 days into her extraordinary journey. The monotony of this period is exacerbated by the pangs of loneliness and depression that begin to gnaw at her spirit. Her fractious argument with Ben culminates in his bitter departure from the project, a move prompted by Jessica's cruel reminder of a tragic incident during their time competing in the New Zealand Millennium Cup. The pain of their conflict is temporarily assuaged when Jessica's mother implores her to lift her spirits by embracing the celestial majesty of David Bowie's "Starman" while gazing up at the brightest star in the night sky.

With the return of the wind, Jessica sets her sights once more on the horizon, driven by an unwavering determination to complete her circumnavigation. As she nears the shores of Australia and the tantalizing prospect of Sydney Harbour, a series of formidable storms begins to gather force, threatening to derail her quest at every turn. Her mother's urgent pleas for caution are met with Jessica's stubborn refusal to abandon ship, even as the storms converge into a monstrous tempest that pushes the Pink Lady to its limits.

As the tempest rages on, Jessica becomes acutely aware of the vessel's precarious situation: a leak is developing, and the pressure from the storm's fury threatens to overwhelm her trusty boat. Undaunted, she hatches a plan to ride out the storm by moving the Pink Lady with the waves rather than relying on the drogue, a strategy that proves both ingenious and terrifying as 60-foot swells crash against the hull.

Day 198 marks the culmination of Jessica's unyielding resolve, as she takes the storm head-on, her vessel plunging 15 feet underwater before miraculously righting itself. The team fears the worst, believing Jessica may have met a tragic end at sea. However, the Pink Lady resurfaces, and Jessica emerges to inform her family that she and her boat are safe.

The triumphant return of the Pink Lady to Sydney Harbour on May 15th, 2010, is met with an estimated 80,000 jubilant spectators, who gather to welcome home this remarkable young sailor. The epilogue reveals a life transformed: Jessica's remarkable journey earns her the title of 2011 Young Australian of the Year; she pens two books despite her struggles with dyslexia; and she remains an ardent sailor, forever bound to the ocean that has tested her spirit and shaped her very being.