Crashing a tiny yacht into a massive bulk carrier would seem to be more than just a setback to most people,but not to an Australian teenager seeking to become the youngest woman to sail solo around the world.
Jessica Watson, 16, was conducting sea trials in her 10-metre yacht when the collision with the ship occurred in the early hours of yesterday on her first night at sea.
"The whole incident gives me confi-dence - wow, I can actually handle this," Ms Watson said."It could have happened to anyone. I'm unlucky I suppose, but you also learn from it."
The mast and deck of Ms Watson's pink-hulled yacht were damaged but she made it safely back to land.
Investigations were under way to determine why the bulk carrier did not stop, maritime authorities said, but it appeared likely the massive ship had not even seen Ms Watson's boat.
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