that s a 34-foot boat and she had to battle by some accounts 40-foot swells on the sea. you know, talk act her navigational ability. well, yeah. and sailing around the world that is full of all sorts of navigational issues and tough seas, big waves. and that is tough not only with a big crew but certainly tough alone. jessica had good fortune. well yoenl another thing, i m sure you ve heard about all the situation with the pirates off the somali coast and the like, so you think about what this girl had to face emotionally, practically speaking as well as running that boat. but what about from safety s perspective? a 16-year-old all alone? well, you know, there is huge safety issues, and most of the safety issues are inclement weather and large waves. and the thing that she s got to ward against most is a rollover where she dunltd recover or she gets thrown in the cockpit or is sleeping when she gets a rogue wave and then the boat submerges