Hi Norm & All,
ABC Radio announced that Jessica (J.) was nearing the Equator. There was also what J. thought to be a petrel sitting on the mast. It had been with her for a few days.
Some people claimed that she was not alone the petrel was keeping her company. Hence her record would not be valid.
However, judges had responded that birds do not count.
Obviusly some people do not want J. to succeed.
I am with you Norm, its quite an achievement. The parents must have a great deal of confidence in J. They all are aware of the dangers ofcourse and J.'s ability to handle them.
Cheers Marty