Watson's home stretch is nasty Herald Sun AAP April 12, 2010
Solo sailor Jessica Watson enjoys oysters on her voyage.
JESSICA Watson is expected to complete her solo unassisted sail around the world in just three weeks but she's still got a nasty stretch of water ahead of her, says her manager.
The 16-year-old sailor, who is aiming to be the youngest person to circumnavigate the globe solo and without help, has less than 4000 nautical miles remaining of her 23,000-nautical mile attempt.
On Saturday, she reached the West Australian coast.
Manager Andrew Fraser says he is more focused on her safe return to Sydney than any subsequent commercial deals she may be offered.
"The key thing is getting Jess back and making sure she gets back safely," he said yesterday. "What happens from there, who knows.
"She is closer to home, but there's still a lot of work to do.
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"The Southern Ocean is fairly nasty.
"While she's only got three weeks to go, we're hoping the weather will be kind to her during that period."
The skipper of Australia's 1983 America's Cup-winning crew, John Bertrand, described Jessica's voyage as "a very gutsy effort".
"People wouldn't realise the extreme conditions that Jessica would have faced in circumnavigating the world in a 34-foot boat by herself," he said. "She's a tiny girl. To achieve this adventure is quite extraordinary."
Mr Fraser confirmed there were plans for a book chronicling her journey to go on sale in July. There will also be a television documentary.
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