Sailing through pirate watersA terrifying tale of sailing through the Gulf of Aden waters, notorious for hostage-taking Somali pirates. Rose George explains how “pirate watch” works. Will jets of water hold up against an AK-47?
Sailing
scandal 
Why Jessica Watson has not sailed around the world
Sixteen-year-old sailor Jessica Watson has not circumnavigated the globe to the satisfaction of the “Round the World” record requirements, claims Sail World. Jesse Martin’s record will remain intact.
Crikey Clarifier: How did the 16-year-old sailor collide with a ship?
How did 16-year-old Jessica Watson manage to crash into a container ship? Master Mariner Richard Morris says lay off Jessica, it was actually the ship’s fault.
