Hi everyone!
Just wanted to share with you an interesting article that caught my eye.
Jessica Watson, a 16-year-old Australian schoolgirl, is in the final stretch of her journey around the world, but is denied of a record.
When asked, the World Speed Sailing Racing Council (WSSRC) said that it did not recognise records for under-18s, thus Jessica's soon-to-be record is 'technically' not considered an actual record, much to the dismay of the Australians.
Personally, I feel that it is very rare to find a person that is as brave and independent as Jessica. She risked her life tho sail around the world, perhaps just to get a little recognition for her hard work, and what does she get? Nothing. Therefore, I think that the WSSRC should consider changing their rules to allow this brave young sailor to have a place in the history of sailing.
http://sg.news.yahoo.com/afp/20100505/tap-australia-yachting-record-5a1703c.html
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