Not the same. Zac's voyage was an equatorial cruise following the trade winds. Riding the Westerly conveyor in the Southern Ocean is different. It's not just sitting in a boat.
I don't think the Sunderalnds realized this.
Jessica Watson (first person under 17) in Ella's Pink Lady in mild (30-40kt) conditions off Tasmania about a month ago (but no pirates)
Thanks for the info awesome picture