Her parents are irresponsible for encouraging her to do it and they need to be held personally accountable for any rescue attempt. I'm really tired of half arsed people attempting "record-breaking" stunts and expecting tax payers to bail them out of the mess that they find themselves in down the track.

If she makes it - hooray, I hope she makes a million dollars on book deals and tv appearances.

if she dies trying - I hope her parents are jailed

thommo 000 said...

i`d rather fork out for her than the other boat people

I'd rather spend my taxpayer dollars building more detention centres to process refos than spending money supporting the pipe dreams of rich aussies.

oliver said...

Her parents are irresponsible for encouraging her to do it and they need to be held personally accountable for any rescue attempt. I'm really tired of half arsed people attempting "record-breaking" stunts and expecting tax payers to bail them out of the mess that they find themselves in down the track.

If she makes it - hooray, I hope she makes a million dollars on book deals and tv appearances.

if she dies trying - I hope her parents are jailed

Dear Oliver and others,

That is a pretty ****ed view on life and her choices. Firstly its none of your business and secondly its none of your business.

Do you enjoy the comfort and convenience of the motor car? the modern aeroplane? Football? Boats?

Think about it semi logically before jumping off on another pot of grouch!

The girl has an aspiration that is not all that unsafe and despite the fact that i dont find her attractive i say hats off to her and her attempt. If she dies or hits another ship i wouldnt laugh at her i'd still take my hat off to her for having a go.

Modern ideals are ****ed and its people like you that create the stupid "Safety" rules that we all have to abide by nowdays. Whats wrong with common sense? If she has thought about the consequences and learnt about all the things that can help her if things go wrong then whats wrong with her having a sail?

Do you ever drive more than 2 hours straight or drink then drive? If so your a bloody idiot and if you scratch anyones car and make the insurance company pay out some money you should be hung in public.. ****ed mentality really isnt it?

You enjoy the car and aeroplane yes? Would you have told the wright brothers and henry ford that they were bloody idiots when they tried things out knowing that they could die doing so?

My whole point here is not to **** can you but only that your view on this particular topic is narrow minded and makes you and others like you a hypocrite...

Now i'm not perfect either but i'd like to pay with tax dollars to help rescue a girl who's having a go rather than paying in tax dollars to pay for people who dont work or paying for people who get fat sitting on the couch doing the right thing and end up consuming hospital resources...

Think outside the square me thinks...

Oliver, spend money building housing for the refugees, Ill make a small wager with you That within six months Christmas island welcoming camps will be burnt to the ground by some rabble among the needy. Do we really need another powerful ethnic religious group to take up refurbishing in aussie. As their opposition will already be here somewhere, waiting to rekindle centuries old fighting.
All people are welcome here, to start anew, but leave their baggage behind and come naked.

j murray said...h

All people are welcome here, to start anew, but leave their baggage behind and come naked.

although this has nothing to do with jess, murray has nailed it,this is seriously,something we have to look at

sure i don`t mind sharing,...of cause it`s been done before so should we stop at that? and what gives you the right to tell her she`s retarded, and how do you know she`s doing it for fame and fortune.

I reckon you're a bunch of sooks. There's a 16year old girl who's willing to take on the southern ocean while you all sit on your arses complaining about rescue fees and, what if something bad happens?
Isn't the whole idea of a challenge or an adventure taking risks and accepting the outcomes?
Jessica Watson is making you look like a bunch of raging nancy boys.

I don't understand why you'd want to sail around non-stop, you'd miss everything. If I were her parents I'd be encouraging her to stop as many places as she could.


aaah... the record, of course.

hoop said...

I reckon you're a bunch of sooks. There's a 16year old girl who's willing to take on the southern ocean while you all sit on your arses complaining about rescue fees and, what if something bad happens?
Isn't the whole idea of a challenge or an adventure taking risks and accepting the outcomes?
Jessica Watson is making you look like a bunch of raging nancy boys.

+ 1

just a question or two.

1. do international sailors have to pay an insurance policy that covers their rescue/liability?

2. does anyone think that it would discourage open sea sailing if, like road users, yachtmen had to pay such insurance?

Paradox said...

hoop said...

I reckon you're a bunch of sooks. There's a 16year old girl who's willing to take on the southern ocean while you all sit on your arses complaining about rescue fees and, what if something bad happens?
Isn't the whole idea of a challenge or an adventure taking risks and accepting the outcomes?
Jessica Watson is making you look like a bunch of raging nancy boys.

I don't disagree with your sentiment, however the issue is a bit larger than a 16yr old taking on a daunting challenge, that aspect is great and good on her.

The issue is whether or not there is negligence in letting her go without adequate preparation or experience. She is going now rather than after doing some pretty essential lead ups to gain experience - solely to get her name in lights. Doing the prep will take too long....and no record. Correct me if I am wrong, but she has no real solo ocean experience?? That just sounds wrong to me.

I think it is great she wants to sail solo around the world, go for it. But forget the record and the sponsors and the book rights and train properly first.

I hope she makes it, or at least gets back safely, but damn it's risky......all for that 5mins of fame.

Smartest thing anyone had said on the topic so far.

Just Heard about a bloke who was injured surfing shipstern bluff (remote location in Tassie) had to be rescued by helicopter.

Just got me thinking where do you draw the line ? Should the taxpayer be looking after every one out there who puts themeselves in risky situations?

What about the cost of smoking and other drugs to the taxpayer?

Im not commenting on Jessica, but find the related issues interesting.

hoop said...

Yes it's risky. It would be booring if it wasn't.
Who cares about public outcry. Who cares about liability.
Why can't someone do something a bit on the edge these days without people crapping on about repercussions .
Doggie, you're into surfing aren't you ? If you're out at some remote break and it's 8 foot plus, there's a good chance you could stuff up pretty bad and need to be rescued.
Surfers are always pushing the limits of survival ,going bigger ,deeper and more remote. They also take some pretty young crew along with them and encourage them to get amongst it.
If you're happy living your life in front of your computer ,that's fine. Just don't bag out people who live the real thing.

That is true Hoop, prob dont take risks like I did in my younger days tho. But you could say the same for guys that go drtbike riding and all extreem stuff but the cost of rescue locally would be alot less than an open ocean sea rescue. Bullimore was a very experienced sailor and look at what happened to him! Imo its not a good idea but hey if she makes it she is in the book!
My life in front of a computer only exists at work, I dont watch Tv or have a pc at home. And I didnt bag anyone I just had my opinion.

Knowlegde and experience = equalls= power............. well may be if its used correctly.

FUNNY but to much and or a lack of experience and knowledge can lead to hesitation , sceptisism,and self doubt.

Age is the bizare one ..........what is age ............is it a barrier, a symbol indicating ones knowledge ,a ruling or judged determination of ones experience on life

18 you are deemed an Adult by law Law our tribal Oz LAW ...................RESPONSIBLE FOR ONES SELF.

Great there is a loop hole that allows her to depart

I believe

Lots of rules are for fools and the wise will interperate ...............

She has the backing, experience and knowlege and determination but as all water people on this forum know she will need lots of good fortune from nature , human activity and with her equipment

So whos kidds are up next and at what age ? ...........if she makes it? and if she dose not ?

I say
Cheek your yatch club mirror dingy fleet hope your not missing one.
Then on the other hand give them a tourch and some food a cast more of them off.

As a sailor who built his own yacht and sailed offshore on quite a few voyages
I have some small idea of what Jessica is taking on
I think the dangerous bit is the solo part
Seamanship requires a lookout to be kept at all times and as solo sailors cannot do that then that is very dangerous
I know the ocean is a big place but I have been amazed at the number of times
I have have had to alter course to avoid a collision when alerted by a family member of a threatening ship
On one occasion we nearly sailed into a large fishing vessel adrift with no lights
The mental toughness of doing this alone is something not to be taken lightly either I hope she copes with it all but I wouldnt want my daughter to be doing it