: Despite the scrutiny, Jessica is backed by her parents (played by Anna Paquin and Josh Lawson) and her gruff but dedicated mentor, Ben Bryant (Cliff Curtis).
: Before her official start, her boat, Ella's Pink Lady , collides with a massive container ship during a trial run, sparking intense media debate over whether a teenager should be allowed to make such a dangerous attempt. : Despite the scrutiny, Jessica is backed by
: Near the end of her journey, she survives a violent storm that knocks her boat 15 feet underwater (a "knockdown"), causing her team on land to briefly fear she has drowned. : Despite the scrutiny
: A 34-foot S&S 34 yacht named Ella's Pink Lady . Ella's Pink Lady