: She sails over 23,000 nautical miles, facing terrifying storms with 40-foot waves, equipment failures, and months of soul-crushing isolation.
: A 34-foot S&S 34 yacht named Ella's Pink Lady .
: In 2009, at just 16 years old, Jessica Watson (Teagan Croft) embarks on a 210-day journey to circumnavigate the globe. : She sails over 23,000 nautical miles, facing
: Despite the scrutiny, Jessica is backed by her parents (played by Anna Paquin and Josh Lawson) and her gruff but dedicated mentor, Ben Bryant (Cliff Curtis).
: Though not officially recognised by some record-keepers due to her route length, she was named Young Australian of the Year in 2011. True Spirit (2023) - Plot - IMDb : Despite the scrutiny, Jessica is backed by
: Sydney → Pacific Ocean → Cape Horn (Chile) → Atlantic Ocean → Cape of Good Hope (South Africa) → Indian Ocean → Sydney.
: Before her official start, her boat, Ella's Pink Lady , collides with a massive container ship during a trial run, sparking intense media debate over whether a teenager should be allowed to make such a dangerous attempt. : Before her official start, her boat, Ella's
: Near the end of her journey, she survives a violent storm that knocks her boat 15 feet underwater (a "knockdown"), causing her team on land to briefly fear she has drowned.