After a controversial beginning, is Jessica Watson reaching the final legs of her circumnavigation.  A  flood of deals and endorsements could make Jessica a very wealthy teenager.

Solo sailor Jessica Watson set to make millions when she finishes

Jessica Watson could be one of the country’s richest teenagers, with a multi-million-dollar sponsorship bonanza awaiting her return to dry land.   Jessica, 16, who sailed out of Australian waters in a rush of controversy, has entered the home stretch of her journey and will return in late April-early May to a warm welcome and live TV coverage.   There will also be a raft of deals awaiting the Sunshine Coast girl’s signature, which could make her the highest-earning Aussie teen.