16-year-old Jessica Watson Sailed Around The World

At 1:53pm on 15 May 2010 (13:53:28 AEST) Watson crossed the finish line in Sydney Harbour, three days before her 17th birthday.
The Los Angeles Times reported Watson's reason for her journey: "I wanted to challenge myself and achieve something to be proud of. And yes, I wanted to inspire people. I hated being judged by my appearance and other people's expectations of what a 'little girl' was capable of. It's no longer just my dream or voyage. Every milestone out here isn't just my achievement, but an achievement for everyone who has put so much time and effort into helping getting me here."
Watson is writing a book about her experience, expected to be called True Spirit and published by Hachette Publishing three months after completing her journey.