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Australian Jessica Watson, 16, steered her bright pink yacht out of Sydney Harbor on Sunday to start her bid to become the youngest person to sail solo and unassisted around the world. Watson’s plan to make a 23,600-mile journey through some of the world’s most treacherous waters sparked a debate in Australia about whether someone so young should be allowed to try such a dangerous feat. Watson and her family insist she is an experienced and capable sailor who has studied navigation, electronics and maritime safety. Although she will sail solo and unassisted, she will be in constant contact with her support team via radio, e-mail and a blog.
