Jessica Watson OAM is an Australian sailor.
Watson left Sydney on October 18, 2009 and headed northeast, crossing the equator in the Pacific Ocean before crossing the Atlantic and Indian Oceans. She sailed back into Sydney Harbour on May 15, 2010.
During the circumnavigation, Watson survived seven knockdowns and 210 days alone at sea to emerge as the youngest person to sail solo non-stop around the world at age 16.
On completion of the voyage, Jessica Watson wrote a book about her experience, titled True Spirit which was published by Hachette Australia and released on July 29, 2010.
Watson also filmed a documentary while at sea. It was narrated by Sir Richard Branson and premiered on ONEHD on August 16, 2010, before being released on DVD along with a CD album on August 20, 2010
Jessica was named Young Australian of the Year in 2011 and the following year was awarded the Order of Australia Medal.
She then wrote a second book dubbed Indigo Blue – Middle Grade Adventure Novel. It was released on January 11, 2018.
Watson was a founding member of the marine start-up Deckee.
She is currently an in-demand corporate speaker and a management consultant in Deloitte’s Human Capital consulting team.
A film adaption of Jessica’s story is set to be released on Netflix on February 3, 2023.
Jessica Watson Boyfriend: Is Jessica Watson In A Relationship?
Jessica Watson has not revealed any details about her current relationship to the public, hence it is unknown whether she is now dating anyone or not.
But, she was previously in a relationship with long-term partner, Cameron Dale.
They began dating in 2011 and were together until his demise in August 2021.