Well yesterday was the big day, leaving Sydney and crossing the start line. After a good night sleep, a good breakfast and a last hot shower, that was it and I was off to sail around the world! Getting out of the harbour and across the start line was a bit of a feat in itself with spectator boats, helicopters, very little wind and a swell rolling though. It kept me on my toes but in the end we managed a sort of slow drift across the line and found a little more wind after clearing the Sydney Heads. I didn't really have much time to take it all in as a I crossed the actual start line, but I can't describe how proud I felt motoring away from the dock with my brave family standing there, along with so many of the people who made this happen. Getting to the start line has been the furthest thing imaginable from a solo effort!
My first day was busy for me trying to keep Ella's Pink Lady moving away from the coast in very little wind, working through a few small problems and avoiding shipping. I'll admit I was a little emotional for a while after all the goodbyes but on the plus side I already feel like I'm settling in and with such calm conditions I haven't even been feeling any of my normal first few days at sea queasiness.
So after all the excitement of getting away, progress has been pretty slow. We're still only just over 65nm from the coast, currently doing a not very remarkable, but steady 2.5knots. It's a little frustrating but I'm not complaining. I'm just taking it one day at a time for now, giving myself a little time to settle in and waiting for a little more wind.
Loving all the comments!
Jesse
Monday, October 19, 2009
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«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 400 of 401 Newer› Newest»Something for you to think about Jess: A quote from Zora Neale Hurston. "Ships at a distance have very man's wish on board".
The real adventure is knowing that every minute of every day there will be someone, somewhere, thinking about you and wishing they could be with you.
Stay strong.
Like everyone here, I really think you're a great inspiration and I wish you a safe and amazing journey. But I also believe, like me, most people are really worried for you, although they don't want to say anything to discourage you on your first days of the journey. I don't know if i'm alone, but the best news I would like to hear from your blog is that you decide to change your plan and come back safely. As David said, you're already an absolute winner. I believe coming back now would only make us adore you even more. and if you do so, you would probably make your parents the happiest and most relieved parents in the world.
And, to everyone who reads and comments to this blog (many of whom are mature adults), maybe you should share your worries and advice as well, not just encouragement.
Again, I hope the weather and everything will always be favorable to you, Jessica!
Jessica we feel close to you in heart and spirit,because at 17 we left home and family to sail on a big boat from Bremerhaven through the Panama canal to Tahiti then New Zealand and a few month later into Sydney Harbour.I remember all the emotions of leaving my home and many well-meaning people warning me,that I was much too young for such a journey and that i should at least wait until I was a bit older.But the journey on that boat was the most wonderful thing I have ever done.It changed my life and attitude to everything.What you are doing is even greater,Jessica.You are the captain of your own ship,your own destiny.That is the greatest achievement for anyone.If you ever feel lonely,just look at the sky above you.The stars sailing from east to west have been guiding sailors for thousands of years, night after night.Those stars will guide you until the morning, when the sun will rise once more in the east for a new day.Below is a good site to track the stars above you on a slow night: http://www.heavens-above.com/
All our love and God bless you,
Gustav and Serena in Sydney
Hi Jess,
Wishing you a safe trip,fair winds,calm seas and above all, have a great time!, and looking forward to tracking your progress
Mark
Hey Jessica
You go girl!!! And may favourable winds carry you gently. I will be thinking of you often and watching online daily from Sydney.
Shari xx
44 years old and been sailing since I was 10
Good luck Jess I am sure there will be a lot of people eating humble pie when you get back home in May2010.
Go for it and never let anyone tell you that you can't do it.
Jesse, your journey is just tremendous and what an inspiration to all that are following you. I will be encouraging my school community to track your journey RTW. I wish you all the best of luck - wish I had the opportunity to see some of what you are about to experience - the good and the bad:):) Take care, Shane (Deputy Principal, West Northam PS, Western Australia).
Go for it Jesse, and keep smiling!
Mike perham
Go Jess! We'll be following you via the blog and sending mega positive thoughts your way.
You're an inspiration!
Wishing you all the best. I hope to hear of your safe return to your family very soon. In the meantime, I wish you a wonderful adventure. Best Wishes xxx
Jessica, I will be following your blog with interest every few days. Best of luck.. Clayton
Wishing you courage and safe sailing around planet Earth.
Heikki from Finland.
Jess
Your doing what alot of people wished they had, living out a dream. We're with you every mile of your adventure. Good luck
Col
Good luck mate...I admire you...Amarinda from Brizzie
Hey Jess,
Been reading all the comments and it's just as I thought - everyone was positive except one and they don't count - what an impressive young woman you truly are. The world needs people like you to inspire and encourage. The world is full of too much negativity, but you are showing them so much that is positive. I'm retired and I never followed up on things I wanted to do, mostly fearing failure. You will succeed, because you have what it takes and the WORLD is on your side. I've bookmarked your blog for daily updates from today. Good luck and may God bless you and be with you on your epic journey. Jools in Adelaide.
The heart of a lion with the courage to learn & grow...be safe...trust in God...where u go He goes with you. Age should not stop anyone pursuing their dream...a healthy, mature attitude with loving support...you go girl!!!
aloha jesse, i just moved from hawaii & am now a night auditor at a hotel in mission viejo, california. reading your adventures will help while away many long boring hours on this night shift, thank you. i'll check in with you everyday. i always crave to be on a sailboat. i went out adventuring on my own from 17 to 25, but nothing like you are, i'm in awe. malama pono, take care...jennifer
Congratulations on getting started! Hope you have a great trip, as an 18 year old Australian you are such an inspiration for me! I am doing exams and your trip reminds me that there is more to life than school! Thank you so much! Good luck on the trip, and I hope it goes well, I am looking forward to following your journey on this blog - mabye this could become a movie???? anyway, here's wishing you Good Luck, fair winds and calm seas!
Hi Jessica. Greetings from Austria/Europe. It is now 10am here and I just found out about Your amazing adventure. Good luck and keep up your mood!
Regards
Laszlo
Go for it!
Saw you on 60 minutes last night. Wow, wow and wow. Will be following your journey and watching every minute of your return back to the shores of Oz.
Alicia xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Hi Jessica, Best wishes and good luck, from an old seadog remember that the oceans can come up with some unexpected surprises. be alert , have fun and take care . Gods speed , look afer yourself. sincerest good thoughts . stuart
Jessica you're amazing thank you for pushing boundaries and setting new standards, without people like you our world would struggle to better itself and it could sure do with improving in many ways. We wish you smooth seas and great health looking forward to hearing more... Claire and Stack on the Gold Coast
Good luck !
You already brought me back dreams!
Y
Great going, Jessica. Hopefully the wind will pick up for you some time soon. You will never be entirely alone out there. The entire world is watching you, and you have supporters everywhere. I will be keeping track of your progress every day until you are back home. Take care!
Good on ya Jess. Go get em!!
We look on in awe.
Cheers, 5metreswell
Hi Jessica you are without a doubt one of the bravest 16 year old girls in the world. I shall be watching your progress day by day and my prayers and positive thoughts are with you. Good luck and God bless you.
Regards Vic Hitchcock.
We love you Jess! You make us proud!
Theresa, Colorado , USA
congratss JESS!!!! it's really brave of u to go on this huge tripp.. wishing u the bestt. i hope u do become the youngest person to ever circle the globe alonee.
Well good luckk!!!
:) Emilyy
Wow Jess, your such an inspiration to us all, I'm 14 and dont see how anyone as young as us could travel the world alone on a yaht, do you get homesick? Best Wishes :)
We love you Jess. You make women all over the world proud !
Hi Jessica
I just wanted to say that you impressed me sailing from Brisbane to Sydney let alone around the world!
Good luck and I look forwrd to reading your blogs
Cindy
Good luck fronm Bunbury Western Australia hope you have a great trip
Phil and Lisa
Hi from Germany!
Good luck for your journey!
I will be watching your progress daily :) Sooooo exciting!!
Read it this morning in the newspaper!
love and best wishes!!
THAT'S AMAZING ! All the best for you and your pink lady ;) See you in 8 months back in Sydney !
I was one of the yachts seeing you off yesterday. I am so thrilled for you and wish you well. I know the ups and downs that you will experience as I also am a solo sailor having been from Eden to the Whitsundays and to Lord Howe. In this world of over regulation and rules for everything, you are going with your heart and showing us all that if you have a dream you can fulfill it. I am thinking of you and look forward to hearing your progress. Best wishes, Mike
I'm really looking forward to joining you on this trip, and glad your first day has been good.
\o/\o/\o/\o/\o/\o/\o/\o/\o/
Good luck, we will be following your incredible journey from Spain.
Your initiative remembers us that adventure is still possible.
;)Cesar y Ana.
Good luck Jess, wish you all the best. Your an inspiration to us all. I'll be following your progress.
Good luck Jess! Hope your trip is safe and all the best! Going on a cruise tomorrow so may pass ya I'll give ya a wave. Takecare!
Janelle
Good luck on your trip!
Mike From Texas
Hey I'd also like to know more about the logisitcs of things - if you could post some details that would be great. Do you pull down the sails at night? Why did you choose a tiller instead of a wheel - isn't it harder to see ahead from back there? Do the rules allow you to pull in anywhere or is it non stop? If you're near land, how do you sleep and be sure you aren't going to get beached? Good luck girl. Don't ever get slack on safety.
Hi Jess
Our 3 Boys aged 10, 8 and 4 all think you rock and want to follow your amazing journey every day.
Stay safe and enjoy every momemt, even the challenging moments!!!
'Team Free'
Hi Jess,
Jon Sanders, David Dicks, Kay Cottee and Jesse Martin are all my hero's.
You are living your dream - Be safe, be strong.
Fair winds and following seas.
Sandy Foster - Perth W.A.
We're watching with awe.
I'm a little over twice your age and you've certainly got a million times more courage than me! :)
Good luck Jess! i think what you are doing is great! I am excited to see a female attempting a sailing record. I am 13 years old and a sailer too! I going to be following your journey the whole way!!! My family all agree with me that you are very brave and very confident! hope the wind picks up a little and i hope you have heaps of fun! :)
Mikaela
QLD
Australia
very proud strangers- good luck in everything that you do!~!!!!!!!!
Hi Jessica
I really hope you will accomplish the trials ahead. I will be following you from Iceland. Hugs and good wishes
Good luck Jess - I will be travelling with you every step of the way and reading your blogs every day with great delight.
Stay safe honey - you are one very special young lady with the world at your finger tips.
Go Jessica!! Looking forward to reading your blogs. Go girl power! Janine x
Good luck Jess! We will be watching your progress and even though you dont know us we feel part of what you are doing.
God speed Jess, you are an inspiration ignore the negative press they have no idea. The mountain is their to climb. Go for it.
So young, so brave! I hope you will be pleased with fulfilling your dream. I whish all the best for you and I will follow your solo-trip on your blogg.
Sanne, Stockholm, Sweden
good luck jess
i'm really inspired by your conviction to follow your dream. stay safe and we'll see you on the flip side, :) nik
Jess!
I'm watching from Perth and really hope you are doing well. I'm 17 and wish I could do what you're doing.
I'll be keeping an eye on your progress...
Stay safe!
Brave Jessica, you will inspire so many people to follow their dreams, especially girls and women. I am following you from Sweden and it is going to be so exciting. Good luck on your great adventure!
Have a blast and enjoy the trip Jess. Don't forget to ask your mum how many grey hairs she has at thee end of the week. :)
I just bookmarked your blog and I'm going to be reading your updates over the next year. Good luck and godspeed.
Hi Jess
We are looking forward to following your progress every day, hope you have plenty of chocolate on board ( a girl has to have a daily fix!)
Congratulations to you and your wonderful family.
Best wishes
Erica and Russell
Jesse hello .... I'm writing all the way from Italy, I sail the sea and did not understand anything ...:-) but your adventure strikes me very much! When you graduate from the meridian of Italy lifts his head and make a greeting .... good trip Jesse .....! Antonio, Parma, northern Italy
Brave Jessica, you will inspire so many people to follow their dreams, especially girls and women. I am following you from Sweden and it is going to be so exciting. Good luck on your great adventure!
Good luck Jessica - our prayers and thoughts will be with you daily. May the oceans stay calm for you. I will be watching your daily blogs.
Cheryl and Steve
Hi Jess
I'm looking forward to following you on your journey. Best of luck and best of weather!
Ian.
hi Mia here. I've followed your story since the beginning,and think your very courageous, and brave going out there all on your own, anyway congrats and best of luck. Hi Mia's ma here. Best of luck Jessica!! we will follow you all the way home.!!!!
So glad everything is going well and you are settling in! You are such an inspiration to many! So confident and courages! Enjoy the time and take it all in cause before you know it you will be over! Can't wait to read your next blog! Have fun!
When the going gets tough the Ausies get going. Your going global girl
WOOOHOOO
Ausi Ausi Ausi OY OY OY !!!
Fair winds and good luck
Pete and Gill.
So young, so brave! I hope your dream comes true the way you want. And I whish you all the best during the long trip. May the lovelight be with you.
Sanne, Stockholm, Sweden
Glad your start went well. We have been reading about the route you will be sailing and are very excited to follow your progress. Enjoy your adventure and we will keep our fingers crossed for good weather.
good luck jessica will watch your progress and safe sailing
Good luck from New York!
Hey Jessica,
I've been watching your progress on the news these past weeks. Now you have finally set off on your trip of a life time. Be brave but never lonely, for you have the love and thoughts of millions! Good luck!:)
Take it easy Jessica, make the most of the calm conditions while you can. We will be following you all the way.:)
The Taylor Crew - Brisbane
Good luck Jessica! And if the going gets tough, remember that Australians are right behind you, supporting you. Stay safe.
hey Jess!
May God be with you on this journey :) and all the best from Malaysia!!!!
Ween
hey jess, just here to wish you a safe journey and good luck! my sis and i think you have unbelievable courage and determination, and that no matter how tough it gets to stick through it! cant wait to keep reading all of your updates.
love meems :)
Good Luck! Hope you stay safe and well! :)
It must be very exciting!
Hey Jess,
May God be with you on this journey :) and all the best from Malaysia!!!
Ween.
Jessica, if you were thrilled about the reception around your departure, keep yourself focussed on what it is going to be like when you cross that line again across the heads. Your attitued is sensational. In a world that can be troubled and confused that same world needs people like Jessica Watson to remind us about what can be if we dream big!
hello Jess
I'm a thirteen year old girl and you are a real inspiration to me and my friends!
Best of luck and i'll keep watching your blog.
Alex ( :
good luck jess with your trip around the world, me and my friends all no you will make it safe.:)
Good On Ya Jess, I know you'll do us Aussies proud. I hope the wind picks up soon!
Matt Innisfail Queensland
Enjoy the quiet times, use them to prepare your boat and yourself, there will always be some wind coming over the horizon. I bet you won't get to read all those books.
Kris.
I will be watching your story with interest. I, like many people I know have had ups and downs in dealing with adversity, difficulties and challenges. It is inspirational to an old fellar like me to think that someone so young can face such a huge challenge alone. Whatever you do, don't give up. Anything tough will eventually pass. Makes us Aussies proud and keep writing so that we can see how you're doing.
PS I have two daughters of my own and hope to be able to show them that anything is possible if you put your mind to it.
you go girl!! good luck. My young girls think you are wonderful and so do we. Love the pink boat too. xxxx
Hi Jess :)
Good luck on your voyage.
You are a brave young lady.
Best wishes from ICELAND
Hi Jess, I hope all our encouragements from Melbourne will keep you strong and also give you something to do when the company on board gets boring!:)
Hay you i am from germany and read an article about you. I find it very brave and "cool" from you to seal around the world.
I wish you good luck and look forward to following your progress.
christian d.
Jess,
may the wind be always at your back. Thanks for the updates. Will check daily. All the very best.
Mark, Brisbane
Good luck just remember when you have nothing you have nothing to loose keep your chin up
Jess, Best of luck for the journey ahead. All of us in Sydney will be watching and waiting for your safe return.
Wow! That's some adventure you are coming up to. I hope your experience will be able guide you through unexpected and unpredictable dangerous moments. Your mother and father either are absolutly crazy or they have the utmost faith in your abilities to navigate yourself through a corrupt world.
For myself, I hope you come through in the end and learn something that will change your life forever.
Long days and pleasant nights
Matt
Hi,
I'm Marco, from Italy. Good Luck and may the good weather always accompany you!
Good luck Jess. We'll be watching your progress daily. I admire your courage & sense of adventure. Take care & stay safe on your voyage and have fun.
Hi Jess, Another day done and your dream has only just begun. Thank you for sharing your adventure with us. We find it exciting, so what must it be like for you? Will be keeping an eye on your blog daily. Take care, FS in Tassie.
Good luck Jess and
May the Force be with you.
M.S
Congrats Jess, as the old saying goes, "Fill yer boots"
Best wishes for the memorable voyage to come....and take lots of piccies!
All the best Jessica.
I'll be looking forward to reading your blog everyday - although at my workplace your site is blocked by the corporate firewall :) Not to worry though, I'll just wait till I get home.
Speed well
From inland Canberra and Lake Burley Griffin :)
Hey Jessica!
just heard about your story some minutes ago on the German radio this Monday morning.
I wish I u all the best and take care!
btw: do you use twitter as well? or isn't that reasonable? Just an idea - probably not new. ;-)
bye,
marc
Best of luck Jessica...keep the daily updates coming. At the conclusion of your journey, it will be a great story to read.
I am sure many people would like to follow your trip on Google Earth Jessica. Is there any chance of posting your coordinates and the time daily on your blog? Good luck and don't eat all the chocolate in one sitting.
Peter
Best wishes and good luck to the new goddess of the seas...
H. Fehmi YAZICIOGLU,Istanbul,TR
Follow your dream Jess. Smooth sailing and stay safe.....
Watching you all the way Jesse!!
Fair sailing and all the best.
:)
Laurie
Brisbane
Good Luck Jessica,
Have fun, and good luck. Please take no calculated risks, there is always another chance.
I will be out there the day you arrive back in Sydney with horn blowing.
PS Make it a respectable hour please!!!
me and my son fletch (6 years old) will read your blog every night and look forward to still be reading it in eight months time !! good luck and stay safe!!
Good luck Jess! My wife and I met you at the boat show at Sanctuary Cove this year. We are also planning on sailing across a few oceans soon.
We will be following your progress. All the best!! You've picked a great boat for your journey too, what a solid little classic. You'll know her very well by the end! :-) Cheers, Rob and Mel
Best of luck. We will follow your progress daily. We look forward to hearing more of your stories upon your safe return.
Take care
Dave, Emma and Harry
You are ever so inspiring and I'll be checking in to your progress every day :) I wish I could be out there sailing the sea myself :P
Good Luck Jesse you are a true blue aussie champ mate.. All the best and keep on smiling... Were behind ya 100% champ show them how its done..
This is a gr8 web site I LOVE IT!!!
YOUR A REAL CHAMP :) :) :) :) :) :)
Georgie M
good luck Jess
safe trip
You go for it jessica take care be safe and enjoy the voyage when you can, we will be thinking of you and following your journey.
Hi jessica
Just read your Blue's and Pink's post - sounds like you are having a lovely time. May the weather be with you on your long journey.
"Life is not about discovering our talents; it is about pushing our talents to the limit and discovering our genius. ~Robert Brault"
Cheers
Sally in Sydney
I am a 4-month-old baby's mom. I really hope one day my son can do something brave as you.
Congratulations on the beginning. Have been watching the prelude and am nervous for you, but will be watching excitedly all the way.
Go well.
Thanks a lot Jess.You make me realize that there are still romantic heroes, although not so many and you are the real one indeed! Thank God that not all the girls just like the one in "The Lost World" of Conan Doyle who dreams of gigantic adventures but ends up marrying an accountant! Thanks and best wishes for you!
Looking forward to your updates Jess, you're an inspiration, hope the books are interesting! We might even make it to Sydney for your return...
Chad
Adelaide :)
Hello from Christchurch - good luck on your trip towards NZ. Your blog is great - I'll follow it every day and keep up with your adventure. How exciting to be getting comments sent to you from all over the world.
Safe Travels
God Bless
Mark
Hi Jess
We will be following your great adventure. Best of luck.
Love the Carr family
Hi! I read about your journey on the news and I´m so impressed of what your doing. Amazing to do this when your so young! The best of luck to you and good winds!
Locking forward to read about your success over the coming months!
Maria from Sweden.
Hey Jess,
Glad your first day went well, albeit slow. I have never been a boat person, but I reckon that what you are doing is amazing!!!!!
I will be following your blog I(and occasionall yleaving a message), but just wanted to say hello, be safe and take lots of awesome photos!!!!
Hopefully the wind will pick up a little tomorrow.
Take care and be safe
Ellissa
good luck Jess
hope all goes well
I'll be following you as often as possible, you're an inspiration to us all.
Good luck, hope to see you back on australian soil in about 8-10 months
:D Benjamin - from Melbourne
I just wanted to wish you good luck and enjoy this adventure. I wish I had the chance to see all the wonderful places you are going to visit... the sunrises and sunsets!!!
Good luck :)
Buena suerte
Itsaso from Spain!!
Hi Jess,
I woke up through the night thinking of you, i have never had such a feeling like this.I feel i am taking this ride with you, ill see how i go through the week sleep wise i may have to pop some sleeping pills to cope with all this..... hahahaha.
Good Luck!!! stay strong and true to your self.
Thinking of you every day
Angela
Brisbane.
Wow Jess, how will you have time to sail when you have so many blogs to read. Its awesome to see you have sooo much support. I am a school teacher and will go to school tomorrow and talk to the students about your courage. The students I work with don't have much courage and need alot of support in managing their behaviour. So they will find your trip inspirational. Mostly enjoy every moment.Mel from Sydney.
Hi Jess,
You are an inspiration to your generation. I'm far too old to try it myself but will follow your progress all the way from my cosy nest 25 mins west of Noosa.
My best wishes for your success.
Bob
Good Luck, I remember when my freind David Dicks did the same thing back when i was your age, I thought it was a pretty cool thing then and i think its pretty cool what your doing now I'll be cheering for you when you get back in 8 Months.
Good Luck
Shane
Good luck Jess,my family and grandchildren will be following your blog every day.What an inspiration you are,good on ya.All the very best,stay safe,love Nanna and family,xxxooo
Cairns Qld
Hi Jessica,
Wish you the very best.... I am sure you will succeed..
Prasoon
Safe journey Jess. You are an inspiration to the many kids out there without a dream and without hope. Go girl!
Hi Jess,
good luck and i hope that the wind picks up for u and my dads dream is to sail around the world and ur doing it at 16!!!
and u got a pretty cool comment from old salty
I only just learned of your amazing attempt from a news report. You have got to be the most courageous young lady that I've ever heard about. I plan to follow your blog the entire time. May your journey be successful and may you remain safe from harm.
we are all watching your progress and praying for you and your safety.
dont forget to eat well. you need your energy.
Hello, Jessica.
We are following your voyage from Massachusetts, USA.
Best of luck to you. Be safe!
Susan
Found your blog tonight. Hope the wind picks up on the 'morrow. Fair weather and good sailing. Will follow your blogs. You go girl.
Paul - Sydney
After doing many offshore races and deliveries I know how it feels to be at sea for days or weeks at a time...but not alone, and not for months at a time!
You are so courageous Jesse, I wish you all the best and know that you'll have an amazing time. Take care, stay safe, and know that there will always be someone somewhere in the world who is thinking of you. xo
After doing many offshore races and deliveries I know how it feels to be at sea for days or weeks at a time...but not alone, and not for months at a time!
You are so courageous Jesse, I wish you all the best and know that you'll have an amazing time. Take care, stay safe, and know that there will always be someone somewhere in the world who is thinking of you. xo
gud luck jess..
im a big fan of u...
keep rockk!!
Well "the start is half of everything" we say in greece,so you are half way to your goal.Not bad for a first day...lol.
I don't know how "great person" you might be before this journey but believe me you will be a "GREAT ONE" after this comes to an end.
I wish you the best winds and the "Posidon" be with you.
You are a great example to all of us.
Keep sailing
Mike
Congratulations on attempting such an amazing adventure; you can do it!! You're such an inspiration to us all, we wish you lots of luck and strong winds! :) Good luck from sunny Perth!
Ken, Sheila, Katie, Will & Lara :D
Hi Jessica, just wanted to say that what you're doing is incredible and I will be following your progress. I wish you good luck and godspeed! Take care!! =)
Emma
Melbourne
Hi Jessica,
My name is Emma. I am 5 yrs old from Dallas, TX. I do school at home with my mom and we are following your blog and mapping your route on our globe. Maybe when I grow up I will have a boat named the PINK LADY too!
Emma
I love the courage you have to do this Jess and the fact you have a mission. Good luck with your book I and I will be reading your blogs daily to see what you have been up to.
From Ernesto
Good luck Jess and God Speed. Be safe- Congratulations to you for living your dream. You will look back one day and proud that you stepped through the line of safety and made your dreams come true. McCalls in Texas
Fair winds and following seas my dear! I shall be following your progress in total awe and envy.
Linda
retired US Navy Wave
Started sailing the past two summers in Jamestown, New York. My next goal is to sail one of the Great Lakes here in the U.S. You have a crew member in West Virginia!
Hi Jessica,
I put a Comment on your Mums comment Yesterday. I was a little bit late putting it on but My PC was all disconnected. Good Luck Jesse !!! ... Sorry I couldn't be there to wish you well; but I was There In Spirit ... Take Care and Have Fun.
From . . .
"YOU CAN DO IT JESSICA WATSON"
(I'm having trouble Logging In to my Google Account, so am sending this ANONYMOUS)
NM xx
Jessica, great that you make this journey, to follow you and share your thoughts will be one of my daily highlights.
I wish you a wonderful experience and think of your personal safety first... do not press the sails in the gale to get a knot extra:-)
Peter (from Sweden)
Fair winds and following sea's.
Hi Again Jessica,
I sent you a Couple of Comments (and one to your Mum), as ANONYMOUS because I was having trouble logging into my GOOGLE ACCOUNT. Well I'm happt to say that I've Resovled the Problem, and I can now Send Messages/Comments officially again.
It's really Good to see that you are Finally on Your Way. you Deserve Success Jessica !!! . . . . . After All The Hard work You've put into Preparing for This Wonderful Expedition.
PINK LADY Is A Beautiful Yacht, and I'm sure She'll make A Happy Home for you over the coming 8 months or whatever. It's Good to see that you are Saying 'WE MADE GOOD PROGRESS TODAY' ... Or ... 'WE ARE MOVING ALONG AT SO MANY KNOTS' ...Etc ...Yes Jesse ... It Is We ... you Are NOT ALONE !!! ... You have The Company Of The Beautiful Pink Lady !!! ... By saying 'WE' ... You Are Referring To 'YOURSELF and PINK LADY'.
I would have Loved to have been there to see you off, but was unable to do so; but I was THERE IN SPIRIT Jessica !!!
YOU GO GIRL !!! ..... Have A SAFE & HAPPY TRIP ... But most Of All .... HAVE FUN !!!
NM xx
Good Luck! Stay safe and happy!!
-Petra, Sweden
My Wife & I will follow your blog and we think you're so brave doin' this "little" trip around the world. // Good Luck from Sweden
Jess,
Your trip is an inspiration to folks over here in the US, trust! I wish you the best of weather, the best of the wind, and some fun! I'm keepin an eye on your blog, and I've sent the link to all my friends! -Ron
ciao jenny
greetings from Italy and best luck!
If You pass from Genoa we are here!!!!!!!
Piri
Hi Jessica! I'm following your progress from Sweden (which is pretty much on the opposite side of the earth). It's really an exciting project, and I am very impressed of you!
Good luck!
Mattias
It's amazing that you are doing this. I want to wish you God speed, good sailing, and may the wind be at your back. I hope you succeed, Jessica. =)
Jess,
Have an amazing journey. My family will be reading your journal each and every day. You are an inspiration to us all.
Take care.
The Haus Family (Canada)
I just have to say good luck to you, you rock! I will follow your blog for the next 8 months :)
Frida from Sweden!
Vaya con Dios, Jessica. The world will watch and cheer.
You feisty little sheila...you gonna be a legend! :)
Wish you a safe journey around the world.
I"m a little confused by you using the term "we", as you're on a solo voyage....
I"m so impressed by your bravery, go girl!!!
Be safe x
Hi Jessica, what a fantastic adventure you are undertaking, hope your first few days have been all that you expected. My Grade 5/6 class have been exploring your website and learning about your journey....hope some of them write a comment on here for you to read, so look out for some Campbells Creek students! Enjoyed reading your blog. Stay safe,
Andrew
sail onwards you "old salt"...keep writing for us...maybe you are 'living the dream' for all of us who have never had the guts!
"the greatest risk of all is to never take one"
cheers
Sue (Buderim)
God's speed.
Awesome you are out of Sydney. I've been following your blog for months now. Godspeed to you Missy. Judy from Michigan
Wishing you bon voyage from the middle of America! Go girl!
Godspeed, Jessica. We will watch your progresss from Puerto Rico and will send blessings your way.
MM
Jessica...as a long time follower of Mike Perham's voyages and being familiar with his trials and difficulties, all I will say is I wish you the best, but I still wholeheartedly must agree with Andrew Cape's assessment.
May the dolphins watch over you.
Dan near Toronto
go jessica!! prove the doubting thomas's wrong and look after yourself. I with many others will be watching your progress and if ever you feel lonely or times are tough there will always be someone with you!!!
Hi Jessica
I think what you are doing is very brave. What a great thing to focus on for someone so young. For me the long term solitude would be hard. I glad we can keep you company. I am going to tell my 6 year old son about you. We will keep your safety in our prayers nightly.
Lisa & Jackson
Westlake Village, CA
I'm also sailing around the world with my wife and two young children, perhaps we'll meet along the way. The very best of luck to you and fair winds.
Good luck and smooth sailing Jess! We wish you every success and will be reading your blog each day! E & B
HI JESS JUST WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS THIS IS A GOD GIVEN TALENT YOU HAVE REMEMBER THAT HE IS ALWAYS WITH YOU NO MATTER HOW FAR OR HOW LONLEY OR HARD IT GETS HE IS ONLY A CALL AWAY HE LOVES YOU AND ALSO WANTS TO SEE YOU DO THIS.
GOD BLESS YOU ARE A WINNER.
CHEERS MARKM
All the best Jessica you can only do your best and that's all that is required for any purpose in life. Take care.
Pete.
Hi Jesse
Still waiting for update comments on today. Bravo.
Hows the day going on and how do you feel in the night , all alone in the ocean.
Muhammad Asim
Hi Jess - you are an incredible young lady and an inspiration to us all. If only all 15 years olds could see and watch and learn from what you are doing.
The world is a better place because of people like you.
I am sitting watching the horizon turn amber here in Perth and send you all my good wishes for your adventure. You have the strength inside you. God speed.
hey jess , YOU ARE A INSPIRATION GIRL !!!good luck and have fun ...you will so smash that record ( i can feel it )
gotta run...cya(GOOOOOOD LUCK !)
l.o.l- the west aussie -renee
Hi Jessica
hope you will have a good time. And also you have always enought water between your boat and the ground.
Rainer Hannover Germany
Congratulations on finally making your dream come true. You are in my thoughts and you inspire me!
hope everything is going to plan jessica our thoughts are always with you every day and night. millions of people from all over are following your progress!!!
Melbourne,Aus
good on ya jess,
all the best, I will be following your trip as you go round..
Take care
jessica that was a really good blog update you did on thursday it wasn't long winded i think you would find that all of us following your journey are more than likely relieved to have more in depth and detailed info. regarding your sleep regime and that every thing is going well.It will be great to be able to watch your progress with a tracker.Look after youself and stay safe.
Melbourne ,Aus
I imagine you have plenty of music on board. But I'd love to know what is your favourite music - artists, genre, styles, etc??? And what are you listening to at present?
You probably don't have the bandwidth to listen to or download music off the net... but here are some of the greatest sailing songs of all time!
well done jessica great to see photos and videos on your site you will have a great collection by the time you return back here.Ignore those negative bloggers!!
Melbourne
Jess Good luck. We are following dailey from Iowa USA. Fair winds and following seas...
Jess, I am a 2nd and 3rd grade teacher at an alternative school in Norman, OK, USA. My class and I will be following you as you journey around the world. Most of the students I teach have probably never even been out of OK. This will be an exciting journey for them as well. We wish you well. :)
Great Jess!
Me & My Wife will Watch Your progress daily.
May Allah Keep you in Good Health and all the energy to sail safely back to home.
Keep remembering GOD.
Shareef & Anjum
God speed you on your way.
Beem following your story and know that you will prove all those knockers wrong
Len. Bluff NZ
hopefully you feel brighter now jessica! just remember that there will always be many people there with you. Forget those that would try to convince you that you are too young. A quote from a great man." And in the end it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years". ABRAHAM LINCOLN 16th American President
leslie
Melbourne,Australia
Hi Jesse,
I think you are the bravest little thing in the world. Good Girl. while all other teenagers are on the couch watching home and away and eating ice cream you are doing something that only a miniscule amout of people have ever done. You are a very clever girl. Well done. I am thinking of you every day. Remember if you do get scared just turn around and come back because even if you only got 3 hours away, the whole of australia would still be proud of you. dont be scared baby, your very brave to even consider it.
Regards Sarah
Hi Jess,
I just wanted to wish you luck. I think you are really brave and I know that every one is saying that but could you please mention me in you blog ? I am 12 years old and I really admire what you have done. when I am 13 I am going to attempt to sail around australia solo, but i couldnt manage the world. PLEASE mention me in your blog even if its just hi sophie. You are my idol ! bye. love sophie
what a beautiful young girl with a beautiful smile.
you are very brave.
Stay with you dream jess.
If you stick to it you will always succseed.
Dont let anyone ever tell you that you cant do it because you can do anything that you set you heart and mind on. keep smiling
Good on you mate. your a brave kid
Peter
Greetings young champ,
Congrats! for achieving 1000 nautical miles.
Lots of good wish from my friends and family from Saudi Arabia.
May Allah give you the continuous strength to overcome all hurdles.
In-Sha-Allah you will have all the strength and courage.
You are in Safe hands of Good.
Shareef & Anjum
"to be independent of the good opinion of others" is one of the hardest lessons one can learn in a life time. You're living it Jesse. Some are afraid to allow you to follow your own journey. Over the past few days I have heard friends scared opinions on your journey and they come from fear, I realized that the thought of not letting you go was even scarier. Pure magic Jesse! Perth, AU
God be with you in your journeys sweetheart!!
Telling the whole family about your trip!
hi, Jess <3
we are following your choices in our religion class your blogs
we go too a all girls school in QLD
we wish you luck.
St Ursula's YEPPOON
love ya, AMY, EILISH and CAROLINE
I look for your blog every day. Your best friends for the next 8 months are the sea, wind and sky. Listen, look and feel them every day, after a while you will come to know and understand them very well. You know what I mean. Half your luck. Have a great time for you are experiencing a wonder I cannot begin to describe. God speed and god bless.
Go Jessica, give it all you've got girl, never stop reaching for the stars but always keep your feet planted firmly on the deck. You have a lot of people around the world praying for you and believing in you. Take care out there Kiddo.
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