Watson crosses finish line in Sydney

15 May 2010, 3:32 pm   -   Source: AAP
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Teen sailor Jessica Watson arrives in Sydney. (Getty)

Teen sailor Jessica Watson arrives in Sydney. (Getty)

Teenage solo sailor Jessica Watson has crossed the finish line of her epic round the world voyage after 210 days at sea.

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Teenage solo sailor Jessica Watson has crossed the finish line of her epic round the world voyage after 210 days at sea.

The 16-year-old Queenslander sailed through the Sydney Heads at 1.55pm (AEST) on Saturday to become the youngest person to circumnavigate the globe solo, nonstop and unassisted.

Her mum, Julie, cried as her daughter crossed through the Sydney Heads finish line.

"She's home," she said.

"She said she would sail around the world, and she has.

"Home is the sailor, home from the sea."

The crowd roared as the horn sounded to mark the momentous end to Jessica's 23,000 nautical mile (about 38,000km) journey.

But onlookers will have to wait at least another hour to see the youngster dock at the Sydney Opera House.

Customs officials will inspect her boat and stamp her passport before she is escorted along a pink carpet to a stage where she will be met by Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and NSW Premier Kristina Keneally.

Watson will then address the audience in a speech about her adventure.

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