Today's been a quiet one out here. For a while again this afternoon we were completely becalmed again. I expected that it would frustrate me making so little progress but I really enjoyed the chance just to take it easy and start on a book between tweaking the sails. It's been so long since I've had anytime just to take it easy for a while and the freedom was amazing. No deadlines, nothing to rush off to, I can eat whatever I like whenever I like, no one to send me off to bed! It was pretty special this afternoon when the sea glassed right out, it was as if you could see right to the distant blue bottom apart from huge schools of jelly fish floating past. We even had a couple of dolphins drop in to say hi. The other unexpected visitor was a small plane who circled around overhead, just when I thought I was finally by myself!
I've already discovered that a tidy cabin means a happy Jessica. I can only relax when everything on deck, in the cockpit and down below is in its place and ready for the unexpected. Right now the sun's setting and the sky's turned a shade of pink, exactly the same as Ella's Pink Lady, very pretty! So I might get the camera out before finding something to eat (I'm thinking sweet and sour lamb and then pancakes), getting Ella's Pink Lady ready for the night, then calling in for evening skeds.
Jesse
Monday, October 19, 2009
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Best wishes on your voyage! Very motivational to read about your vision and courage! I haven't sailed in years but grew up sailing in the Atlantic Ocean off Miami, FL USA shoreline and around the Carribbean when I was your age! I wished I kept at it but college took me away. I will check in occassionaly to see how you are doing! - Miami Ken
Hi Jessica
Today here on the Tweed Coast in northern NSW the ocean is like a lake! You, your family and Ella's Pink Lady are in our prayers.
The Ryders ;)
Hey Jess!
I can picture exactly what you're saying in my mind and it sounds so beautiful! Good on ya girl! I'll be checking your blog daily. Take care :-)
Hey young Jess,
Our family will be following your journey through your blogs and through the media. Hope it all turns out for you....
Karryn
Hey Jessica,
If you happen to see a silver balloon flying by, just shoot it down. Don't worry, there's no little boy inside of it - it's probably belongs to some manic scientist looking for attention.
- Trunks Ivy
Texas, USA
Jess, We are reading your post and wishing you well from Phoenix, New York. USA.
wow you are very PRETTY!!
Kyle
Washington State, USA
Wishing you a safe and enjoyable sail, from Virginia, USA.
Hi Jessica - New York City and all of America is rooting for you and wishing you well! I am looking forward to your next entry!
Kevin in NYC
Hi Jess,
I read your story in the local newspaper here in Illinois, which is in the USA. You go girl! Be safe and have the time of your life!!! I am looking forward to reading your blog each day. God be with you!
:)Tammy
Hi Jessica
I wanted to see you off but our boat is in the middle of repairs - don't you hate fixing the things! Anyway we'll be out there with about a million others when you get back.
It's a hell of an achievement just getting as far as you have so I think you will have many fans no matter what happens. Luck is obviously a major factor in the outcome. Don't take any risks, always wear your harness and enjoy the trip. The boring old land will still be here when you get back. Say hello to all those amazing birds and other sea creatures from me!
Now back to fixing the flipin thing so I can get out there too...
Cheers
Mark
SV Blue Bayou
Jess, love the blog, keep posting!!. We are wishing you the best from Phoenix, New York. USA
Looking forward to your success! best of luck from the USA!
Dan &Kelly
S/V Papillon
My girls and I learned of your story on our local news! We are now folling your incredible journey through this blog and are so excited to read all about it! My girls (10 & 11) came home from school today wondering if you'd posted yet! You are an inspiration to all of us! Best wishes, much safety and God's blessing on your adventure.
~Wendy
Grand Rapids, MI, USA
Hi Jessica,
How do you sail the boat at night while you are sleeping?
John
Alabama
Go Jess - really excited to read your blog - I envy the tranquillity, the colours, the dolphins, the quiet. Keep on blogging.
Good luck Jess.
Its quite a challenge that you have taken on. I followed Kay Cottee when she did her trip and I will be following yours. Best of luck!
Peter
Sydney
Hi Jess, go for it!what an adventure! good luck and we are all thinking of you, the cobb family, rockingham wa
Hi Jess,
I read your story in the local newspaper here in Illinois, which is in the USA. You go girl! Be safe and have the time of your life!!! I am looking forward to reading your blog each day. God be with you!
:)Tammy
Good on you Jess
I'm sure you'll show the doubts you can do it.
Initial report of that collision reads well & shows you in a much better light than the media did.
Go for it girl!!
Rivercat
Hi Jess,
Thanks for the blog and wishing you all the best for the next 8 months. As so many of us have never sailed around the world, we can never imagine what it will be like, but thankfully you can update us with your blog. Hope the winds pick up for you a bit and keep us up to speed. Cheers, Leeroy
I really admire your courage Jessica! Looking forward to following your journey on here. Good luck and take care. =)
Hi Jess,
I read your story in the local newspaper here in Illinois, which is in the USA. You go girl! Be safe and have the time of your life!!! I am looking forward to reading your blog each day. God be with you!
:)Tammy
Good luck. I will be following your journey and reading your blogs daily.
One day at a time.
Wally - Calgary Canada
Hi Jesse, Just a bible verse for you to hold to: Jesus tells you, " I will never leave you nor forsake you." Remember you are never really alone out there on those vast seas.
Jean
keep up the good work show the world how strong aussies are!!!!!!
you have done well ur name will last through the ages!
Hey Jess,
Good luck with your voyage...there's alot of people out there that wished they had the courage you have. I have a daughter your age and want her to read your blog so she can see there are no limits to what u can do if you set your mind to it. Scott and Maggie Georgia USA
Glad to hear the start of your journey is going well.
Everyone is getting behind you, Jess, and even the doubters are now caught up in the magic of what you are doing.
Best of luck for another calm day on the water!
Ive been keeping a look out for your updates and will continue to do so.
Goodluck and all the best wishes for your amazing journey.
Hope you get loads of good photos and send all the hopes and strength for when the seas get rough.
:D
Glad we have a young Aussie girl going after an amazing dream!!
Emma, Corey & Aydin (8months)
u go girlfriend! may u have a safe and joyous sail around the world. I am going to read with great anticipation u blog each day and feel like i am sailing with u, while i endure my everyday life here on land.I am soooo jealous. Look forward to ur next blog!
Jessica - Reading your daily news updates is like having the best book that is impossible to put down.
In this case I know there won't be a day that goes by that I don't check for your latest news.
Thanks, K
YOU GO GIRL , BEST OF LUCK
following your progress from Maine USA, and praying for your safety...
Jayne
hello i am just another "Anonymous" but i wish you all the best and ifi were yo ui would look out for sharkss too they are soo cool :D when you get to south america BLOG IT :D coss south americaa is awesome (yeaa i am from south americaa :D ) .. p.s glad to now that not all 16 yr old girls at at home and at school ( yeaa i am 16yrs too and a girl ;P ) check out my blogg if you want www.susanlikespotatoes.blogspot.com
hope you havee and AWESOME TIME :D
suggestion.
not thinking about having a 24/7 live video?well incase something cool happens, you'll be able to broadcast it over the whole world to watch.plus the whole world will be able to see the whole journey with all sorts of scenery.provided there's a webcam onboard.
good luck and have fun :)
cheerios~
I was reading some of your E-mail and I really felt good to see so many people behind you. I plan to follow you as much as I can. I got a Google map and followed your directions and that is some trip. May God bless you and keep you safe and the angels keep your sails full.
old man from Kingwood,WV
Heave the anchor short!
Raise main-sail and jib--steer forth,
O little white-hull'd sloop, now speed on really deep waters,
(I will not call it our concluding voyage,
But outset and sure entrance to the truest, best, maturest;)
Depart, depart from solid earth--no more returning to these shores,
Now on for aye our infinite free venture wending,
Spurning all yet tried ports, seas, hawsers, densities, gravitation,
Sail out for good, eidolon yacht of me!
Greetings from Connecticut USA....Enjoy!!!
Hi Jessica,
I'm a well travelled Flight Attendant and see the world with enthusiasm and possibility where some
Aussies, and it really seems to be only a few of them,
have the heads up you know where so I guess that's where their uninformed opinions should stay.
I don't know you... Tho at this very
moment am having pancakes at Macca's...
but I wanted to let you know how great your sense of self and your passion for what you are doing is and you have millions of people cheering you on and that's all that matters. Aussie aussie aussie!
Go Jess!!!
Hi Jess,
I just wanted to wish you all the very best. All I can say is wow. I feel like I have some changes to make. Sitting in an office all day is wasting my life away. You are such a fantastic writer. Perhaps an opportunity for a biography? Anyway may god keep you safe on your journey.
Lots of love, Rae xxx
good on you Jess, looking forward to all your posts, stay safe
Hi Jess,
i followed James and Justin with keen interest and your trip will be just as exciting i'm sure ... i look forward to reading your blogs and hopefully pass on some words of encouragement to see you through.. you go girl, your a legend.
Nature is a beautiful thing..enjoy its beauty
Mick
Mid North Coast
NSW
Good luck, Looking forward to see you in the news as the youngest gal to sail around the word.
Hi Jess,
I comend your bravery to attempt such a huge feat as sailing around the world solo, but come on honestly i think the saying goes a little likes this... "some people have more cents then brains"...
Hey Jess,
Great blog, it just became my new favorite read, I will be checking regulary! keep up the writing, all of Australia is behind you!
Erika
hi Jessica
you probably don't remember me from school I was friends with Emily at SPSS. I just wanted to say that what your doing is amazing and hope you have fun and keep safe :)
kendra : )
Hello, Jess! I've SO enjoyed reading everyone's notes to you. We are one world family sharing your event and supporting you. I HOPE you are feeling the support of the wonderful expressions of love flying your way. We are all in such different time zones that prayers for your safety and wellbeing are spoken at all times of your day and night. Wishing you continued courage, peace, fortitude and magic!
Mary, Maine, USA
What an adventure. My 7 year old daughter and I will be dropping by regularly to see how you are doing. Absolute best of luck.
Good on you Jess. Look forward to lots more of your lovely descriptive daily experiences. Jalal
Hey Jess!
wow im 18 and i wish i had done something like this when i was only 16. good luck mate keep safe and stay positive
btw i agree with macca, jess is cute :P lol
samuel
brisbane
Hi Jesse,
I think it is wonderful you are on this adventure. Your parents must be fantastic people to fully support you on this trip.
Keep safe and enjoy every minute of it. I look forward to following your journey.
So proud!!!!!
Rob
Ingleburn NSW
Hey jess,
what a courageous women you are... got to love a women with a vision and a dream a true inspiration! we hope today brings you more amazing moments to absorb!
Take Care
jen, mick , lincoln and liberty
You are one luckly girl.
Enjoy it, take it all in and have a whale of a time! With the whales too! :)
Best of luck Jessica - You will do it easily - stay tough. Maybe your blog could give your location so we can keep up?
Hi Jessica,
My daughters and wife are following you all the way here in the US.
They've been onto me about visiting Australia for years, we might have to look at a trip next year and join in the celebrations of your return to Sydey Harbour.
Good luck.
Go Jesse! Live your dream!!! Experience life as it comes...
As I watched you leave Sydney Harbor I felt so happy for you... also a bit of fear, a bit of sadness, a bit of envy.
I look forward to your blog each day!
I send honour, respect, blessings for your journey...
Cielo
Good luck with the trip... Kinda jealous as i'm going through my last exams for school at the moment...
anyway hope you have a safe trip and have fun!
JC
Jessica, I only wish that I was as brave as you. Good on you!! I can hardly wait to see you sail back through Sydney's heads after the 8 months.
Bruce Caspersonn
I think it's wonderful what you are doing. I didn't agree with it at first, not that it's any of my business, then I read where your mum said it's safer than diving a car. That is so true!
If my daughter (19) tried it I'd have to stow away on her boat though lol.
You go girl and get that record!
Hi Jess, loved reading your blog and all the very very best! You are a brave girl and I will be watching you with great interest and praying for your safety. Just wondering why you say "we" in your blog. Do you mean you and Ella?
Great to hear you have finally relaxed and started enjoying your adventure.
Fair winds - from a fellow sailor.
You are a brave adventurous young lady, Good luck and hope you have a great safe trip.
Hey Jess,
Be safe, have fun, and take your time.
Andrew
San Francisco
Hello from the Gold Coast Jess... hope all is going well. We don't know you but are right behind you -- from day one. If you get a chance to read it, you might like to see what we think of you here... this is from my blog http://fightboi.blogspot.com/2009/10/let-them-eat-cake.html
Cheers and all the best!!
We know you're gonna make it!!
Allan Hawley Jacobs
fightboi boxing gym
MERMAID BEACH Q Aust 4218
Have a great time Jessica. An amazing adventure lays ahead so rest while you can.
Have a great trip Jessica. Remember a round the worls trip is simply doing one NM at a time.
I have done a bit over half circumnavigation and will get to the other half as soon as I get the opportunity.
just keep pushing ahead one mile at a time. When you look back it will be a life changing achievement for you.
Geoff
Great to see you on your way.
I notice people are giving you lots of advice, but I figure you don't need it. So don't take any advice. That's my advice.
I'll be keeping up with your progress with my young daughter who thinks you're fantastic and very brave.
We will be in the crowds when you get back in Sydney with some chocolate for you.
John
Sydney
Hi Jess
We will be following your epic journey on a daily basis - it will be a great geography lesson for my 7 year old twin girls. All the best, we wish you well and Gods protection
Jessica,
From a 62 year old American restaurant owner. I will be coming with you the whole way.
Just keep in mind that you are never alone,thousands and possibly 10's of thousands of people all over this world are with you on this trip.
Hi Jesse,
Everyone will be following your journey and wishing you a safe return home. Look after yourself and take care. You are a very brave girl.
Eil and Ash
Jessica-As a police officer-I witness acts of courage more frequently than most-but your spirit astounds me-Bless you and Bravo-Don't sweat the slow progress-most of us spend a lifetime and never even leave our familiar harbour-
Jonathan-California,USA
Grade 4/5B and Grade 4/5C from Echuca South Primary School wish you all the best on your adventure. We will follow your progress each day as part of our literacy sessions. Good luck and hope you continue to have fun on your own.
Jess,
I love your descriptive comments. It makes me feel like I'm sailing along with you, Thank you and fair winds.
John
Well done jess! No turning back now!
Just like life you have to keep moving forward - no matter the pace....
God's speed.
Ashley M
Perth, WA
Good luck, Jess! I'm so glad no one stopped you from going. Have an amazing trip.
Lots of love,
Penny.
hii its ally and cassie.
hope your having a good time. our class is on your website now and looking at everything. take heaps of photos and post them on the site. dont hurt any marine life.
xx -ally and cassie <3
jess is gorgeous
I don't think you will be breaking the world record. Robin who sailed the DOVE in 1965 was 16yrs old. Good luck, be safe, have fun, what an adventure!!
The Schoolboy Circumnavigator
[Text from Don Holm's 'The Circumnavigators' , ch. 34]
Home is the sailor, home from the sea And the hunter home from the hill.(l)
ON HIS SIXTEENTH BIRTHDAY, MARCH 5, 1965, ROBIN LEE Graham said to his mother and father: "Know what I'd really like a boat of my own that I could sail to the South Pacific islands."
Most parents, upon hearing such talk, would dismiss it as impetuosity, but four and a half months later Robin stepped aboard his own 24 foot fiberglass sloop, Dove, a light displacement craft usually regarded as a day-sailor, and shoved off from Los Angeles for a shakedown cruise to Hawaii, a passage that took 22 1/2 days and was a piece of cake all the way.
G'day Jessica,
You are an extremely courageous young woman with an awesome challenge ahead. My thoughts are with you & I will be following your journey all the way. You GO GIRL!!!
Mick
WA
I am so amazed by your determination. Good luck and stay safe. I worry about you out there.
You are a great inspiration to young girls everywhere. I have discussed with my daughter what great things can be accomplished with great determinism and a whole lot of love for what you do. Together we will be watching your progress and anxiously waiting for the news of your safe return to Sydney. Godspeed.
Chris
Michigan, USA
Best of luck with the trip ahead....admire your guts and determination...go girl!! I know you'll make it!
you write so well it is as if we were are there - go girl - go you good thing
Wow...reading a book, frolicking dolphins and cooking pancakes?? :))
Wishing you well Jess! ஐஐ
I'm super glad your writing a blog so me and my whole family can follow you on your dream, it sounds amazing so far =] we watched you on 60 minutes. we really like you and think you can definitely do it!!
sophie, olivia, nicola, philippa, bruce and kerry
Jessica,
We never knew you, & never would have, had you not set out on such a brave adventure. We have 3 girls 17, 15 & 11, & understand the independence they desire. We have your blog saved on our favorites & will be watching for your updates. We don't know you, but are very proud of you & for your parents that raised such a beautiful independent young lady. Stay strong, you are in our thoughts & prayers
"To give anything less than your best, is to sacrafice the gift"
by Steve prefontaine.
Your news made it all the way to San Diego California where you have new fans routing for you. Best of luck. The Cortez Family
in Ramona, California
Best of luck Jess! By the sounds of it if anyone can do this you can! Looks like you've got some great advice in the other posts so remember to read them and take in the support when times get tough. What an incredible adventure you are experiencing - look forward to keeping up to date on your blog.
Stafford, Brisbane
Hi Jessica,
As fellow Queenslanders we have been following your progress and will continue to do so until you arrive safely home. We wish you wind in your sails, safety at all times, and may you thoroughly enjoy this experience every day.Go girl, you can do it!
A&E Bundaberg
loving your blog, enjoy, stay safe, can't wait to hear all bout your adventures, take care :))
Reading your words of the calm blue seas makes me forget that I am stuck at my work desk, creating spreadsheets and trying to meet 3 deadlines for Friday. Enjoy every one of your days out at sea. You are so brave for living your dream.
Rin
Central Coast NSW
I don't want to sound like everyone else, but you're amazing. Good luck, I wish the best for you.
Dimitri, U.S.A
Hi Jess
Hope you having a great day today and keep living the dream. Great to see all the encouragement from around the globe.
David Torquay Australia
Hei Jessica
First....must say i admire U for what U do and stand for. I wish U all good luck and safe sailing around the planet. Must the sea b calm and the wind blow Ur way. Will follow U and see where U are and what U'r doing.
Knut from Norway
Hi Jess,
your solo attempt is totally awesome...i love travelling and adventure myself & am inspired to follow thru your voyage...
good luck take care stay healthy and be safe...
Din
Singapore
Good luck Jessica - its great to see a young person out there having a crack at it rather than getting into trouble hanging around night clubs - I'm nervous for you but I think you might just do it. Nose to the wheel and wind to your back young lady.
Best wishes for the adventure ...looking forward to you sailing south of Tassie on the run home next year :-)
As I sit here reading your blog Jesse, I have tears streaming down my face. I am so proud of you(as I am sure most of Australia and even the world is) for all you have achieved so far and there is so much more to come yet! You are an inspiration not only to young women but to all Australians. I hope my 11 yo daughter is inspired by your adventure to get out and live your dreams! God Speed beautiful girl.
Just a Mum xx
Good Luck to you from Boston. We will be wishing you well as you complete you sailing adventure!
Way to go Jesse, hope the trip goes really well for you. We will pray for you, that you have a blessed and safe journey. Look forward to reading all the updates. Safe sailing Rod n Shaz
Hi Jess,
Great to read your daily bloggs, wish you all the best, you have a good way with words hopefully the book you mentioned is one you are writing. All the best from the dry arid Qld Bush.
Col n Amy
Jess, people usually say that you should look to your wise elders for lessons about life, but I think everyone, including your critics can learn a lesson from you. Make goals and dreams and follow them through if you truely believe in them. Your an inspiration to the world and even if you don't make it right around, know that you've already accomplished so much already and inspired thousands to take chances against all odds. Enjoy these calm seas so that you can reflect on whats happened and look forward to whats still ahead. I look forward to following your story
Ben Turner
Will be following your amazing adventure from Santa Barbara California!
Blessings to you,
julia
Jessica, please keep up your regular instalments in this blog. I find your unfolding story riveting, and it's a highlight of my day to see what you are doing. Great to hear you get bit of company out there, even if it is a group of dolphins!
You Go Jess. We have a Jess as well and she is as spirited as you. Must be the name!
I was dropping our other daughter off at Prep today in Brisbane and found a class room of mothers talking about you. Whether they support your trip or have other views, one thing they have in common is that everyone is talking about you and your adventure and following it with great interest - I guess supporting you in their own way. Keep up the blogs and keep safe! Cheers! RAD
Hey Jesse,
Good luck on your traveling adventures around the world. How amazing! Ohh how I envy you and delight in that you are living out a dream. Often many aren't given the chance to live such a dream, enjoy and relish in the voyage. Can't wait to follow along in your journey through the blog. Keep your head high and your sails higher.
Truly,
Alyssa P., California
Hi Jessica,
Following your dreams is what life is all about! God bless you and keep you safe.
Jennifer,
Illinois,USA
Hi Jess,
Looking forward to following your journey via this site. Excellent idea by the way. The environment you describe sounds wonderful. Keep safe and warm and soak in every second of the experience. Clear weather and god's speed to you!
Godspeed from a number of us in the US. We are a group of boat amature builders... who are all so very impressed with you. We will be following you :-)
Jess, I have your link on !
I look forward to 'seeing your adventures in my mind' from your blog..
Your Mum and Dad, family,Friends and the 1000's of new friends are proud of you. we all wish you Well,Safe and a Wonderful Adventure.
Bugger! I wish my wife and I had the guts to do something like this... Well done shipmate!
Chirnside Park, Victoria. OZZZZ
p.s - will you have some sort of tracking map on this website or elsewhere we can view to see where you are at each day? Cheers RAD
Hi Jess,
Wishing you safety as you pursue your adventure!! Keep dreaming big!!!
Todd
East Coast USA
Hi Jess,
your amazing and such an inspiration!we wish you safe sailing and an awsome story to tell us when your back on land.
enjoy the journey stay alert yet somewhat relaxed when you can.
we'll be reading your blog everday!
love and blessings,
Jenny,Barb,Tigger & Gypsy
Clare, Mich
Jessica -
Good luck from Seattle, WA - we will be following your journey.
There is a new movie out called Earhart - you remind us of Amelia.
What's next?
Don & Jill
Hi Jess,
Hope you enjoyed ur pancakes.Sounds wonderful out there enjoy every moment.Dolphins every girls dream sure put a smile on my face.Stay safe and keep smiling.Enjoy...xxx
Maree
Tassie
Gday Jess - I thought I'd have a quick look at your blog and am now captivated and will be following you each day. What an experience having dolphins popping around watching you and watching the sunset, am extremely jealous!! Good on you girl for living out this dream, take care of yourself.
Zan from Brisbane
Jess
Best of luck and smooth sailing.
Are you going to put your daily position on your website so we can watch how you are going.
Rm
All the very best Jess.Stay safe and have fun along the way.
Gordon
Jessica
Hello from Seattle, Washington. We will be following your journey - exploration and will share your story with others.
A new movie is coming out called Earhart - you remind us of Amelia.
Like Amelia - you are motivating an entire people.
Don & Jill
How come Jessica keeps referring in her posts to 'we'? Is there someone else out there helping her? I thought it was supposed to be a 'solo' journey.
I will read your Blog every day to see how you are travelling. I will say a prayer for you and I hope you have smooth seas and a great adventure can't wait to read the book
Jessica
Hello from Seattle, Washington.
We will be following your journey-personal exploration and will share it with friends and family.
A movie is coming out called Earhart - You remind us of Amelia. You are capturing the interests of an entire people - just like Amelia did.
Don & Jill
hi Jess, from Isobel10), Sophie(8) and Noah(3). We are following you on our own map and love reading your blog. Goodluck we think u r gr8!
Good luck i will be following you all the way and praying for a safe return, I have 2 teenage daughters Madison who is 16 and Bronte who is 15 so I felt my heart tug as you left good luck!!!
A 50 year old mom of two here in the U.S. watching you. We wish you luck and Godspeed Jess! My uncle and grandfather were sailors, and I know how it is in your blood. Follow your heart, watch the sky and listen to the water. You will arrive safely.
Hi Jess,
You are amazing!! Were does all that courage come from? When this is completed you will be a different person.You will never look at things in the same way. God bless you on your journey, Carla in Al.
Best of luck to you Jessica, you are an inspiration! I look forward to reading your daily adventures!
Justin in Texas
I wish you safe travels Jess and an adventure of a lifetime. I plan to read your blog each day as you sail towards your greatest achievment.
All the best Jessica!
My daughter, 8 month old Ingrid and I will read your blog and wish you well every day.
You're an inspiration.
You go girl!
Laura & Ingrid.
hey jess,
so so proud of you u remind me of a young jordan sparxx when she first appeared on american idol series 4 episode 5.
Good on you Jessica you're a real inspiration to so many of us who are stuck in our desk jobs wishing we had the courage to follow our dreams. If you ever feel lonely out there just remember you've got the entire nation of Australia supporting you!
Good luck Jessica! All of Australia is cheering you on. Stay safe.
Here's wishing you an amazing adventure, Jessica. Our sailing family will be reading all about your journey.
--The Smith/Bankston Family
"Oh I'll be going, leaving the noises of the street,
To where a lifting foresail-foot is yanking at the sheet;
To a windy, tossing anchorage where yawls and ketches ride,
Oh I'l be going, going, until I meet the tide."
(From John Masefield)
Our whole office is behind you. Enjoy your time and keep safe. We will follow your progress.
Chani & the Team at Move
Banyo, Brisbane
God speed , Jess keep safe xx
Hey dear.........,
Keep going, It's not far to your goal.
Good Bless you.tc
Sujeewa
Hi Jessica, my name is Alex ,I'm 15, just wondering what you were reffering to when you say 'we' ,,did you take a pet or are you talking about your boat. Best wishes from Alex and little brother Michael...
Good on you Jess!! I wish I had the courage to do what you are doing. Its going to be a great achievement when you get back in 8months or so!!! Go hard!
Tyla-NZ!
good luck with your vogage Jess..stay safe
Good luck Jessica...stay safe
Hey Jess........,
Keep going......
All of ours spirit and energy with you to reach your goal......
TC
Jess, will keep you in prayers! Godspeed my friend!
Hi Jess,
You are an insperation to all throughout the world not just australia....
wish you the very best of luck and may your god take care of you
Neil
Central Coast NSW
Jesse,
I am a third grade teacher in a small town near Akron, Ohio, USA. I am going to have my students read your blogs and keep track of your journey throughout the school year.
Best wishes to you! I will keep you in my prayers. You are an inspiration to me and hopefully to the children in my class.
Kevin Auerbach
3rd Grade Teacher
Wadsworth, OH USA
Hi Jessica,
Good luck on your trip,it takes a lot of bravery,courage and determination to do what you are doing,i will probably never have the oppurtunity or guts to do what you are doing so i will be reading and experiencing a round the world solo trip through your writing everyday,so please keep writing for us people at home,have a safe journey.
Mk & family
Good luck and have fun on your incredible adventure. Your amazing. Shirley, Perth WA.
Hi Jess!
You write beautifully - well worth checking out your blog. Good luck on your adventure, you are very brave! Take Care
Pip
Lamb and pancakes? LoL! Well, you did say whatever you want whenever you want. Hope all is well out on the high seas. I look forward to reading your next post!
God Speed,
Drew
Ohio, USA
P.S. Do you have Facebook?
I envy the peace and solitude you must be experiencing. Have fun, and best of luck. I look forward to reading your updates.
Brad
Virginia, USA
Good on ya!
Your in our prayers.
I hope you took the fishing gear...
It sounds like you are having a lot of fun, enjoying the freedom. It must have been nice having a visit from the dolphins :)
Thinking of you while we are stuck in the classroom!
5/6W
Congrats and good luck,your love of the ocean will get you through
Hi Jess
I hope you are taking photos of the beautiful days and sunsets.
Are you going to put up a map so we can follow your progress?
Enjoy the calm weather, all the best
Katrina
Would love to see some photos of what you described, sounds beautiful!
Good luck!
Sounds like you are having a lot of fun and enjoying the freedom. Would have been nice to have a visit from the dolphins! Thinking of you while we are stuck in the boring classroom, with a teacher who lets us blog and has 4 DS's!!
5/6W
good luck! BUT PLEASE PUT ON A LIFE JACKET!!!!! FOR GOD'S SAKE!
Hi Jess,your off-shore journey of discovery is underway at last!You will be fine,your home and protector for the next 8mths,(S.S.34) is tailor made for the job.Everyday will present a new challenge,which you will meet,no worries.Wear "the harness"like a glove!!Safe sailing,get your rest,look forward to your daily "blog"
Isn't it great for so many young people to look up to Jessica for what she wants to achieve & hey i'm a older person & i do the same so good luck with your venture
Bon voyage! I know just what you mean about looking down into the deep blue water. Enjoy the company of the dolphins too. Sounds as though you are already into a routine, which is important - I am looking forward to some photos. I will be following your trip, and praying for your safe return. Wish you all the best.
Hi Jessica, Good luck we will be watching you. Our 3yo loves your pink boat. Wishing you a safe voyage,
The Lockhart Family
Blue Mountains, NSW
Hello Jess,
We are all very supportive of your journey sofar, we all want nothing but the best for the rest of your trip and know you will be amazing!
We are following you each day.
Lots of Love
Yr 11 VCAL
xox
Hey Jess,
Im following your remarkable journey from New York after hearing about it on the news. Can you tell us what book it is you're reading out there??
I am following your blog and thinking about how beautiful it must be on the ocean. Please share your pictures for the people who have never seen the ocean. Imagine. What a lucky girl you are. My the wind be at your back and God hold you in the palm of his hand and bless you with a safe journey
Hi Jess,
I am a teacher of young children up to the age of 12 and you are an inspiration! We are currently working on a unit of work with the central theme,"The decisions we make everyday influence who we are". You are a great example of someone who has decided to set out on a great adventure. We wish you good winds and blue skies. Take care.
Hi Jesse:
We are all excited for you here in Australia. You are a celebrity now.
You make me feel that I chose the right country to call Home!
Thank you Jesse. You are an inspiration!
Cheers
Sobhan
Good luck
Any chance of seeing your course on Google Maps, like getting your GPS posted every few hours of so?
Jess, it sounds like your first day was a good way for you to get into a routine. Could you perhaps describe to use the types of food you have on board and how long it will last - do you like fish / how are your fishing skills?
I have been enjoying your posts and look forward to all to come before you safely return home in eight or so months. Gods speed.
Hi Jess,
You are amazing. I wish nothing but all the best for the journey. Will be following your move.
Phuong
from Hanoi, Vietnam
Hi Jess, we are grades 3 and 4 room 19 at Keysborough Primary School Coomoora Campus in Victoria. WE are going to follow your journey. We think you are very brave. Good luck! :D
hi jess
good luck and there is going to be alot more glass outs to come
nathan
airlie beach
(telcoinabox merit vo60)
Hi Jess, remember to rope yourself to the boat when things get rough. Good luck and God bless.
good luck with your adventure jesse! Hope all goes well n stay safe..look forward to reading your blogs :-)
Bree, SA
The spirit of adventure is strong within your heart.
God bless you on your inspiring voyage of discovery.
Hi Jessica
Good luck with your adventure. We will keep you in our prayers. Enjoy the challenge! We are looking forward to enjoying your travels through your words. Stay Safe...Mel, Oregon, USA
There's been a lot of endless bleating about the wisdom or otherwise of "allowing" a sixteen-year-old to take on this kind of challenge. All I can say to that is, there are sixteen-year-olds and there are sixteen-year-olds. And then there is Jessica Watson...
Hi Jess,
I am truelly inspired by your courage and will be tracking your progress regularly. Would be great to get some navigational info from you in your blog, like compass bearing, wind, speed and Lat/Long. Remember to keep a close eye on the clouds, they will tell you everything. Fair winds and safe passage to you. Q, Australia.
Hi Jessica,
Sounds like you're having a great time! Wish I was there. Can you occasionally include lat/long in you blog so we can see where you are on the charts?
Cheers, Tony
Hi Jess,
Looking forward to following your journey via this site. Excellent idea by the way. The environment you describe sounds wonderful. Keep safe and warm and soak in every second of the experience. Clear weather and god's speed to you!
As much as I disagree with your dangerous journey, I wish you a safe one and I hope and pray that you make it. Keep safe and don't take unnecessary risks.
Hi jesse
Wish you all the best. Still waiting for your words Oct 20 morning. Pls tell us what have you been doing and how is going on.
Its so fantastic , seems we can only wish for such a journey. Allah may bless you.
Asim , Arif and Faisal from Pakistan
You seem to be enjoying the freedom! it would have been nice to see the dolphins!! We are thinking of you while we are stuck in our boring classroom with a teacher who lets us blog and buys us DS's!!
5/6W
Your parents are going to hit the roof when they see the internet bill!!!
ohmigawd haha.
Good Luck little one :)
I live by the motto "you can only stuff it up". Knowing the worst outcome before you start makes success so much easier. However at times im conflicted by the famous words of Richard Prior "No pain, sounds good to me". Either way, go get em girl. As a high level Australian tax payer, i am more than happy to see some funds go towards any rescue you may need (hopefully not), certainly better spent on helping a great role model for young people in this country especially young women, then palming the billions of dollars to the dole bludging bogens that im sorry to say in 20 years will have a population majority and be very likely running the country. Good on you, the fact that you have started has you 100% successful in my book, no matter what the outcome.
You go for it girl... this comment from one 60yo who has more than her fair share of "if only" moments. I wish I'd had your courage and ventured after my dreams too!
Hi Jess,
Our family are following your adventures. Wishing you all the best. Looking forward to your daily updates. Take carex
Rachel,Adrian,Josh,Keelan,Joel and Cameron.
Hi Jess,
You might be alone in body, but there are thousands with you in soul
Fair winds and following seas.
Kev
Good luck, best wishes, I hope the hard times are few and the happy times are many, see you at the finish line...
Hi Jess, what a wonderful adventure you are on. You have a whole world supporting you and your dream. Stay focused and stay the course. Mark Twain made a comment many years ago, and here it is: "Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did. So throw off the bowlines, Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover".
Who knew what he wrote 100 years ago would have so much meaning to you today??? Anyways Jess, I really wish you all the best out there.
Wade
La Quinta, California, USA
Hi from Fort Collins, Colorado USA.
You are not alone, best wishes to you and may you have a safe voyage.
If it was easy, everyone would do it.
Don Mildrum
Good luck Jessica, I wish you all the best. Come back safe.
CR
Best of Luck Jess look forward to your postings on your adventures keep safe.
Anne
Perth
Good on ya Jess. We'll be following your progress - right around the world! Have fun, keep safe.
slemnpipncharlie
Jess,
My father and I were there on the harbour to watch Kay Cottee leave and return triumphant. It will be with the same interest that we follow your journey. God speed youg lady, have fun and give'm heaps.
Rob (Brisbane)
hang in there Jessica ..I know you can do it ....
Hi Jess, man you really have got some guts!! I would have thought the nights might have been just a little lonely but seems like your right on top of it all - well done.
Nevertheless don't let the calm fool you - things change quickly out there and you need to be ready 24/7 - having said that, you seem to be ready for most things - can you post pics? regards NICO
Keep the updates coming! I look forward to checking the blog each day and keeping track of this amazing accomplishment. We're watching your progress in the U.S. too, keep up all the good work!
From all around the world, we are traveling with you in spirit.
I think the biggest journey won't be the around the world solo part, but the inner journey, and what is guaranteed to be a wonderful unfolding of your heart and soul... what a gift to yourself!
Many blessings on your journey... you, the sky, the stars, the ocean, and the sea creatures who will befriend you along the way.
susan in oregon
Hello from the United States! Good luck to you, Jessica, and we will be following your journey. Have fun and be safe. :)
Carolyn
Hi jess.
Great to read your Blogs. Every day I read them and like most Aussies im very proud to see your having a go and doing what most of us can only dream of. Please keep safe and remember we are all thing of you. Geoff Brown. Brisbane.
As a friend of ours would say "you go for it girl". We hope you especially enjoy God's amazing creation. It's a gift - so enjoy it.
Drew, Maz and the family
Hello Jessica,
Meteor Shower in Orion tonight:
Something really exciting is going to happen at around midnight in the night- sky above your Ella pink lady tonight.A Meteor Shower in the constellation of Orion called Orionids. Orion will rise in the east around midnight,you can easily make out the belt of Orion,3 stars lined up like the pyramids of giza.At its peak, the Orionids can display as many as 30 meteors per hour, a very impressive sight.The Orionids run from October 17-25, with the peak predicted for early on October 21.The meteors will be visible to observers in both hemispheres.Just look up anywhere into the sky with your unaided eye and wait.You'll see some eventually.Like all meteor showers, the Orionids occur as the Earth passes through the debris- strewn path of a comet,in this case, Halley's Comet. The meteors are simply tiny bits of ice and dust that fell away from the comet and ran into our atmosphere.As in all such showers,the meteors appear to originate from a point in the sky called the radiant.For this shower, the radiant lies in the constellation Orion.Hence the name.If you can trace back the direction of a meteor to the radiant in Orion, that means you likely saw an Orionid.You'll likely see more meteors after midnight, when the Earth turns into the debris field of Halley's famed comet.Watching a meteor shower is a pleasant way to spend the night.The brightstar in your east near Orion is Sirius and moving above you to the west will be Jupiter.Planet Jupiter is easily seen as the brightest object in your evening sky.
The new moon began last sunday,so the sky should put on a fine show for you tonight.Love and Godspeed.
Gustav, watching the southern sky from Sydney tonight.
learn more about the planets and stars:
http://www.heavens-above.com/
http://astroblogger.blogspot.com/search/label/weekly%20sky
http://www.oneminuteastronomer.com/
Sounds lovely... what a great way to start your journey...
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