Surrounded by boatloads of officials, media and well-wishers, 16-year-old Australian yachtswoman Jessica Watson stands at the back of her yacht "Ella's Pink Lady" (L) as she heads through Sydney Harbour to begin her solo around the world attempt October 18, 2009. Watson set sail from Sydney on Sunday in a controversial bid to become the youngest person to sail solo around the world. Her planned eight-month voyage has been widely criticised after her yacht collided with a ship on a trial run. REUTERS/Tim Wimborne (AUSTRALIA SOCIETY SPORT YACHTING)