Today was definitely a better day for progress with 13knots of wind from the north east pushing us along nicely. But if anything, it's been pretty quiet day out here again, just a lot of sparkling blue water and blue sky.
I was kept busy last night avoiding a bit of shipping and adjusting the Fleming windvane when the wind dropped right out. It was so quiet and flat for while that I brought my pillow out into the cockpit and grabbed a few cat naps of sleep under the stars.
It already feels like I'm settling right into a routine, grabbing a bit of sleep through the night and into the morning when I can, logging and plotting my position, digging through the food bags for meals and calling in for phone skeds twice a day. There's always something to do or check.
I've been hard at work eating my way through all the last minute presents and sweets that were shoved aboard just before we left. Every time I think I've eaten them all I seem to discover another packet stashed away somewhere!
Thanks for all the comments.
Jessica
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- Jessica Watson
- Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia
- Ambition: Become the youngest person to sail solo, nonstop and unassisted around the world
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«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 400 of 1301 Newer› Newest»hi Jessica, you are becoming a great role model, your showing that if you follow your dreams they can come true.
Good Luck Campbell Peel
Port Macquarie NSW
Hi Jessica,
Pls have your webmasters get your gps co-ords up on you website so that we may follow your position.
Heaps of us behind you - take care and look forward to seeing you break the record........
Enjoy the trip. Don't eat too much too quickly. ;)
God speed Jessica, follow your dreams, you are an inspiration.
The sea commands your respect, although majestic in an instant she can become treacherous.
you go girl! Have a blast, soak it up and remember the peaceful times when it gets rough. We're all watching you.
G'day Jessica,
i'm following your progress everyday...hope all goes smoothly and lets hope those winds pick up a bit!!
Good Luck Mate!!!
Anthony Burns
I just heard about what you're doing and I think it's amazing and inspiring. I wish you the best of luck and I'll keep you in my prayers!<3:)
Hi Jess,
Good, that this day is better for you. I enjoy your story.
You can do it!
Good luck, greetings from Els, Holland
Hi Jessica,
I'm a part time sailor but always wished I had the opportunity or the guts to do a rtw sail. I was wondering if you had thought about having google earth track your progress for everyone to watch (like Sydney - Hobart). I'm sure there would be a lot of interest in that. The other thought is a live camera feed...spooky but that would be cool. Have a safe passage and hope you have good weather. You are a brave soul.
Paul M
Hello from Israel!
Such a delight to start each morning with reading your blog, you are such an inspirational girl!
Cheers,
P.
Great that you're starting to develop your onboard routine already. Good on you!
sending you supporting encouragement from Bathurst NSW.
Cyalayta
Mal :)
Good Luck Jess,
We believe in you!
Hope everything goes well tonight and in the days to come.
Newhaven College
Year 7's, Findley, Zoe, Kelly and Katie! xx
you are awesome good luck
sacha
Hi Jess,
We are happy to hear you are on the move - our thoughts are with you - Keep safe and have a good sleep tonight.
Ralph & Irene WA
goood luck you are awesome kep going
sacha
Jessica- just to ley you know my 8 classes in Years 4 and 5 at Trinity Beach State School are following your journey wit great interest. All of them (224 kids) asked to pass on their best wishes and to 'hang in there!'. Tom Tyndall, Cairns, Far North Queensland.
i am 13 i think you are awesome dont give up keep going
sacha
Sounds like such an adventure. We are all there with you and can't wait for you to prove all teh critics wrong. Perhaps once you show them they'll have more faith in the youth of today. We are stronger than they think we are.
Great to hear you are starting to get a few sea miles under your keel. After all the pressure of the past days I expect you are enjoying the respite. You should be keeping some sweets aside to reward yourself for achieving some of the milestones to come and to brighten some of the dark days that may lie in wait over the next seven or eight months.
The poetry you expressed in yesterdays post re the sunset colours resonates with my days in solitude in the outback - a long way from city life.
Go Girl!
Bruce
Hey Jessica,
I've just started reading your blog and hope to follow you on your amazing journey - what an inspiration! :) It sounds like you are settling in well, enjoy the peace and take care, I look forward to reading all about your adventure! Girlsuburbia.
Best of luck Jessica!
You are truly inspirational, I wish I had your braveness and ambitiousness!
Glad to see things are going well so far.
Hello Jessica. Our family will be looking forward to reading your daily updates about your awesome and courageous adventure. Safe travels! Anthony
Hi Jessica,
I have benn following your stories and I hope that you make it safely back home.
Raquel
jessica - you are doing so well! a path is formed by laying one stone at a time. just be sure to suck it all in , be true to yourself, trust your instincts and you will never fail.
you are a true inspiration to me - may you have calm seas and favourable winds - and know that so many are thinking of you. show the world how positivity and self-belief are key qualities that we all need to continue to embrace!
have lots of fun on your grand adventure!
Hi Jess... we are anxiously awaiting a web link where we can view a map of your progress... was channel ten/OneHD going to do that? Their site is not showing it... not much you can do from the middle of the ocean though! Just thought whoever is keeping things under control back home would read this and maybe tell us the link!
Keep up the pace, hope the wind fills your sails for a few days to come!
By the way, there are a lot of people following you who have NO idea about sailing (like me!) I have a couple of questions, maybe answering them in your blog could kill some time for you
1) whats a sked?
2) how do you set the boat, what do you need to do, when it's time to catch some zzz's?
Cheers!
Chad, Adelaide
You are one amazing person. We look forward to your updates each day and are behind you all the way. We can only imagine what views your are taking in on your journey. Enjoy every moment. Good luck!!
Hi Jess,
I'm happy to hear your settling into a routine, sounds like beautiful weather out there.
Hope it stays like that.
Saraya :-)
Jessica, I am a lot older than you but what you are doing has inspired me to try harder to make my life more meaningful.
What ever happens with your endeavor as far as I am concerned you have already succeeded.
Take one day at a time and I know you can make it.
Didn't see you leave Sydney but I will down on the foreshore to see you return.
keep up the good work Jessica !!! good luck
Sounds like you are doing well Jessica! Good Luck and keep enjoying yourself. Seen many whales out there?
Brent
Best of luck, be careful and congratulations for starting this journey.
Good Morning from the US, it's probably Tuesday evening for you. Good to hear you're finding a routine. We're all "with" you.
Keep it up tiger :) Will be following you very closely!
Hi jessica well leaveing you a comment wasnt the most user friendly blog i can tell you but done now .
well good luck on your treck haveing sailed for many years and ex navy i now how much fun you will have and on the days with not much wind just looking at the passing sea life will be great i will brop by your ite every few days again good luck
Andrew & Deb Bannockburn vitoria
wow jess, you sure are brave (i bet you have been told that alot ayye ?)
HAVe FUN OUT THERE IN THE BIG BLUE !!!
HOPE YOU DO WELL and enjoy the experience
love -the west aussie (nay)
Am looking forward to reading tomorrows entry. Its easy to imagine and share what you are experiencing by reading your blog. Take care
d work hers hoping that the wind picks up a little and you get to cover some k's and to catch up on were you are supposed to be. Heres hoping for a better day tomorrow.
Hey! I read about your voyage in a German newspaper yesterday. I'm deeply impressed and looking foward to following your blog daily. Wish you all the best! :-)
Hi Jessica, I am enjoying reading your blog each day. I think you are an amazing young lady.
Glad you are getting some rest. Enjoy your treats.
Take care and god speed
Sue
Good on you Jess, what an inspiration you are to many ppl! Shall be checking back often to see ur latest updates.
Julie from Brisbane
Sounds fun
Hi Jess, Best of luck. I will be following your progress each day and have been since you left.
Go Girl
Anthony from Ayr North Queensland
hi Jessica, been reading an old book "by way of cape horn" about 2 young aussies who signed on one of the last commercial windjammers back in the 1930's. It turns out most of the crew on those famous old ships were just teenagers - some as young as 14!!!. So your sailing in a grand tradition - I'll be praying for a good passage - you go girl!
John
"I've been hard at work eating my way through all the last minute presents and sweets that were shoved aboard just before we left. Every time I think I've eaten them all I seem to discover another packet stashed away somewhere!"
Watch the lollies girl... you've got a long way to go before you can visit 'Cavity Central' LOL.
Blue skies and gentle winds Jessica.
Chips.
Hi Jess,
You tuff cookie!
Sitting here at my nasty office desk, I envy you so much.
I imagine it must be the most fantastic experience, to be where u r right now.
Keep an eye out for the big ships! ;-)
Have a great day at sea, with nice wind and blue water :-)
Jacob, Denmark
We are all so proud of you Jessica.
We really look forward to reading each blog post.
Will keep praying for you daily.
Darren and Katie Gaudry
Coolum Beach
Good luck Jessica, I will follow your voyage into the records books with much interest. You are an amazing young Australian, your family must be very proud. I know many people will be inspired to do more with their lives because of what you have set out to acheive.
Once again good luck and safe sailing.
Hi my name is Ellen Ogg. I am 17 and like to go sailing with my dad. My family and i will be watching and supporting you on your adventure. We will be keeping in touch. Love the Ogg's
Im so jealous about the trip, wish i can go and do the same thing some time =) Good luck, hope the sailing goes well. Best regards //Nicklas from sweden
Jess, your courage and well written words are an inspiration to many. We are following you closely here in South Carolina! Take care.
Jeff
Hi Jessica,
Sounds like you had a good night!
We are following you follow your dream.
God Bless you.
Jennifer,
Illinois,USA
Hi Jess,
Sounds lovely. 13-15 knots of breze makes for effortless sailing. Enjoy it.
Hi Jessica
Great to see your updating your blog. Although no doubt there is going to be the odd time or two in the next "few" months when the last thing on your mind will be blogging. None the less a lot of us land lubbers around the globe will be checking in each day to monitor your progress.
Sounds like your settling into a routine and I'm sure all the comments you will recieve re your blogs will provide you with hours/days/months of "entertainment".
Looking forward to your next blog.
Dave & Family
Phillip Island
Wow, I can only imagine how bright the stars would be out there sounds beautiful
Jess,
I am so so jelous, i am a sailor myself and also work on the water so every day is an awesome one as you would very well know, one thing i have wanted to do is what you are setting out to do right now,, you are an inspiration to alot of people, you be safe out there on the big blue and enjoy every minute of it twice.. i will check your blog every day and follow you around the globe..
good to see you are now "moving"
dan.
Jessica, you have such freedom yet you must balance the storm with the calm. You need wind to sail but you need calm to rest. Enjoy your journey, an adventure in life!
hey good to hear your going alil faster hope your getting enough sleep and ill tell u what my mom told me on holloween dont eat all that candy in one night lol have a good day jay
Well done Jessica. Keep focused and you will do fine!
Jessica, I am 72yr old lady from NSW. Ever since I heard about all of this about 3 months I've been following closely.
Just want to say you are magnificent.
I have a little friend in Denver Colorado who is 16 and is also excited by what you are doing. She is following you also.
GO JESSICA. Lesley
Hey Jess, as a mum of two teenagers and a toddler when I first heard of your trip, I thought no way, dont let her go. But each day I log on and read your blog and you are so comfortable and confident out there on the sea, that you are going to make it and show everybody how wrong they were. So here is to smooth sailing and cant wait to read tomorrows blog. :) You go girl!!
Good Luck, Chase your dreams Jessica, manys of us don`t.
Good on ya Jess, I wish I was out there doing just the same, you've got some talent let me tell ya. I'll be keepin track of you so good luck and we'll be seeing ya back here before you know it. J
Jessica, I love your adventure and spirit. Too many people talk or wish about doing things in life but you are doing it and living your dreams. I will be checking in to see how you are going. Enjoy it all.
PS - I had my second daughter in June and called her Jessica :-)
Thinking good thoughts for the both of you on your Fantastic Journey - Sail on, sister!
A few silly jokes for when you run out of sweets!
Where do shellfish go to borrow money?
To the prawn broker.
What do you call a big fish who makes you an offer you can't refuse?
The CodfatheR.
Which fish can perform operations?
A Sturgeon!
What happened to the shark who swallowed a bunch of keys?
He got lockjaw.
Where do fish wash?
In a river basin.
Why did the whale cross the road?
To get to the other tide!
Where do little fishes go every morning?
To plaice school.
What fish goes up the river at 100kmph?
A motor pike.
What do you get from a bad-tempered shark?
As far away as possible!
HAPPY SAILING.
your truly inspiring.. best of luck..
Hi Jessica! I come from Sweden and I am myself 16 years. Right now I am sitting here at school with my friend Lisa, we admire your tenacity you have. You are awesome! Good luck and hope the 8 months ahead will be wonderful! we believe in you,:)
Hi Jes,
Is there a way we can track your progress on a map?
Just wanted to add my voice to the chorus of people ALL OVER the world who are wishing you a safe journey! I think following your true dream is a brave thing to do, and it's something a lot of people don't get around to doing their whole lives, even if they knew what it was that would complete them. Granted it takes extra bravery to sail around the world! But it can be scary to name your dream and go after it. I think you're an inspiration to everybody, and whilst it will be wonderful to see you succeed, I believe you've already done the hardest part - getting started. Well done you!
I hope to follow your journey through your blog every step of the way. It's amazing, what you're doing. I look forward to viewing your pictures and seeing images of your incredible adventure. Best of luck!
Kat
Manila, Philippines
Good on you mate, getting into a rhythm and routine is what it’s all about at this stage. You will see plenty of sea in the coming months. Did you take a fishing line - it would mean fresh food occasionally! I think you are very gutsy sleeping at night, but really you have no alternative, and I guess once away from land it’s pretty safe. As a "coastal" navigator and always being on yachts at least 2 up - we always did 4 hours on and 4 hours off shifts, but I have known blokes who were out 1 up sleep on coastal passages. Stay safe, enjoy the journey. Regards Trevor D.
Good luck with your journey Jessica! You are an amazing young girl. Have a great adventure and we'll see you back in Sydney....
Cheers
Make sure you brush your teeth!
Best of luck with everything...go safe.
I'm really looking forward to following your progress on here! You write very well, you even describe the beauty of it for someone like me who's actually terrified of large bodies of water! lol Take care and stay safe.
Hope you go well and have a safe trip Jessica. My family and I sailed through Asia and the Pacific for 14 months and we all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
The one thing that sticks in my mind when we show photos of our adventure is people always say "I wish I could do that!" and we say "well why dont you?" and they always have a hundred excuses why not, instead of just doing it.
You are doing it and no matter what happens it is an adventure and our family hopes you enjoy it!
We always said there were 2 types of days. Great days and character building days.
You have our best wishes.
The Andrews Family - Brisbane
sounds all too easy :) Lets hope it stays that way.
All the best, you're a little champ
Hey Jess,
I went for a sail at The Spit Sunday but didn't realise you were leaving that morning so missed you leaving by a an hour. Always your return I guess.
When do we get a map with your position on it?
good on you jessica we are all supporting you, from pam cann, dunolly, victoria
Hey Jess,
You sound as if you are settling in well after just a couple of days. Before long land will seem as a distant and slightly unreal memory as you become one with the boat, and the open ocean your only real world. It is so for most of us that spend long periods at sea.
I admire greatly what you are doing, and how you comported yourself in the face of hysterical media.
I wish you God Speed and peace of mind.
P.S. keep up the cat naps!
Sounds like you had a wonderful day, hope for many mnay more to follow. You are an inspiration to many people, here in the USA a lot of people are following your journey. Stay safe and enjoy the experience. Gary
Hi Jessica
good to hear your moving.Have a great time and all the best for your adventure.Looking forward to reading your comments each evening.
Take care
Aaron
So glad to hear you are doing so well! Must be so nice just laying listening to the water and looking up at the stars! Hope your getting some awesome pics!!! Enjoy your fantastic adventure! Can't wait to see you finish and show the world anyone can do anything! You are such a inspiration to so many Jess! Clear sailings and enjoy!
Great to hear that you are moving along nicely. As my dentist would say ...don't forget to floss after all that sugar!
Best wishes
John, Linton, Vic
Hi Jess! Its fantastic to be able to read what you are up to and how you are going out in the deep blue sea! Take Care and Stay Safe! So proud of what you are doing!!
Michelle , Gippsland, Victoria
Glad you are going well Jess, could you please post your co-ordinates, or would that be an invasion of your privacy?.
Jess.
Hi Jessica, I'm glad to see that you are moving, as I follow you every step of the way believing with you. I remember the words of Samuel Johnson; "Great works are performed not by strength but by perseverance". Keep moving!
Hi Jessica,
I hope you enjoy the adventure... have fun!!
I´ll follow your blog, your are not alone!
Many kisses,
Joao.
OPORTO, PORTUGAL.
LOL...dont you love it when all the chocolates gone and then.....wow....there is a mini M&M....lol...its tiny but gee it tastes great.
Glad you have a bit more wind at last, and sounds like your having the same good weather we are having at the moment. I hope it keeps up for you. I got out my old videos and watched my trip around the horn....twas a little rough.....but still very exciting none the less.
Sounds like you are getting yourself into a great routine...i cant wait to read your next blog.....keep the faith and know we are behind you 100%...smile
Deb and the guinea's
Dear Miss Watson. I know that it's early days but can you hurry up and finish, I'm currently trapped in a London office with one of your Australian compatriots who, in between bouts of drinking and lurid behaviour, just will not shut up about how you embody the 'can do' spirit of your nation.
Before you accept this piece of flattery though I should point out that the lady in question has used the exact same phrase in reference to Shane Warne and Ned Kelly; possibly implying that at some point in your circumnavigation of the globe you will commit a series of aquatic robberies armed only with a small leather ball.
Good luck with your endeavour, let us all know when scurvy sets in.
It's great to be sharing your journey Jessica. Wishing you many more blue sky days and starry nights.
Hi Jessica,
I hope you enjoy the adventure... have fun!!
I´ll follow your blog, your are not alone!
Many kisses, Joao.
OPORTO, PORTUGAL.
Hey Jessica
Make sure you save some sweeties for later - you might not be in a shop for a while.
Glad it is going smoothly so far. We are following you every day. Good luck
Jacinta & Fraser
Sydney
so jealous jess, but mate so great to be following your progress, great procrastination from my uni work. Keep havin fun and look forward to hearing more. Lots of love, Lara.
Hi Jessica,
Sounds like all is going well. Take it easy on the snacks.....you still have a long way to go!!
Awesome - you go girl, you're inspiring many other people to reach for their dreams too. Best wishes xxx
hye jesse..
wish u a safe journey..
can u upload some pic 4 us..thanks
=)
firdaus from malaysia
Hay Jess
Were still following you today. Had to laugh today when my three year old asked if she could see Jess on the computer. She loves the photo of you and the boat (the one where your holding the steering wheel) well weve just checked in to see how your going and now shes off to bed. Take care Jessica and keep smiling darl. You R a CHAMPION.
Georgie
Hi Jess
All the best for your journey. I am a 61 year sailing enthusiast but I have never done anything like what you are doing. I hope you have your harness on when sleeping the cockpit! Well I'm sure you've thought of that. I look forward to following your progress over the coming months. Good Luck, Jeff
Hello Jessica. I'm Happy to read that things are going well! As so many others have commented, thanks for allowing us to share the beauty through the imagery of your written words.
As you look at the splender that surrounds you and share it with us, I think of a picture that is painted by God Himself, and there in the middle of the picture is Jessica sailing her pink lady.
How fortunate you are to be able to see, hear, feel and smell the magesty of His creation!
Stay sharp, alert and strong. When you are sailing along looking up at the stars, remember that you are never alone, God is riding along with you.
Mike.
Grace Fellowship Church.
North Stonington, CT. USA
Good luck Jess! I hope the wind picks up for you. I was just wondering, where do you keep your food, and what will you do if you run out of food? What kind of food do you eat while sailing?
Good luck,
Kate R., USA
good girl, we are following your progress with anticipation and excitement. Sail safe...
Cleaver family from Perth
Well done Jessica.
You have shown that dreams really do come true.
You have a very proud nation behind you.
All the best with your adventure. I know that it will be an experience of a lifetime as you push the boundaries. It sounds sensational and a lot more exciting than my officer here in Stuttgart in Germany!
Regards,
Jon
Sounds awesome Jess!
I'm actually currently doing work on you for school :)
HAHA, cheers
Piper
Hey Jessica, How about posting your position. It would be nice to know where you are so that we can plot your progress. Enjoy the quiet while you can and look to the stars. I swear they are never so bright but at sea. They go forever. Take plenty of pic's too, in 10 years you will be able to look back and sigh!
Paul L Brisbane
ARE WE THERE YET?
Hope you have another enjoyable evening Jess. and may the junk food keep coming. we are proud of your efforts. Laidley Team
Hello!
Second attempt:
It's nice to "participate" in your adventure while following your blog. I told my 3 daughters from it and now we all are following you. Have fun and "Good Luck"!
Sven (and Thea and Hannah and Lena) from Germany
Hi Jessica
Great to hear you have had some visits from a few friendly dolphins - what awesome creatures they are!
I work at Gold Coast Christian College (in the library) and am working on establishing a 'Jessica window' where I can post some sections of your blog and keep track of your progress! You have inspired me and I am sure many of our students will be inspired by your courage and determination in following your dreams!
God Bless
Mel
Wahoo first comment on this post!
Hi Jess,
I'm a 19 year old for New Zealand and I'm pretty sure you are doing one of the most amazing challenging things I can think of!
Hope you stay safe out there :)
A joke to keep you going:
What's green and has wheels?
Grass. I lied about the wheels.
:)
Adele
I've really been enjoying reading your blogs and the news updates on your site - really great way to fill in the rainy breaks at work.
Just watched your 60mins interview - was excited to see you will be coming up under Tasmania on your return!
With hope that tonight proves to be more restful for you!
Hey Jess!
You are an incredibly strong and dedicated girl. I will be checking on your progress throughout your adventure and am living vicariously through you! Savor each second of this incredible adventure. :)
Good luck from Michigan!
GO GO GO !!
A smile from Paris to you for your funny enterprise.
You are awesome Jess, we are all with you and so proud, look forward to more from you here.
Jessica
Good luck with the voyage. You have lots of new friends in Australia that you haven't ever met who wish you well. Keep well, go well.
David and Bernadette Flannery (Canberra)
Hey Jessica,
We're looking forward to following your adventure. Hope you find your puff of wind.
Wal, Sarah and our 4 boys
Hang in there Jess, you are so cool!, and we are all with you,so never feel alone. xx
Sleeping under the stars! It doesn't get better.
Jessica you are an inspiration - I wish you all the best.
My class and I will be following your adventures closely
Be safe, be strong, be happy
Alex F
Keep going J, we are all with you, never feel alone.xx
Lets hope those winds get upto 20knots tommorow and get you moving.
Good Luck Jessica xox
Hi Jess, sounds like you are settling down nicely. Look after yourself.
Go for it girl! I plan on keeping track of your progress. You will make it. Hang in there but, be careful.
Al Clarke (alcop@cox.net)
Hi Jess,
So pleased to see your on your way I have been following your dreams ,Enjoy these calm day there will be days youll be wishing for them Good on ya gall
Bru (Rosebud Victoria)
YOU GO JESSE !!!omg ...i am so proud that and aussie is going to do this !!! you sure are brave (i suppose you get that alot ayye ?)
so excited for you...but you must be so alone out there. But you should stay positive (???)ok GOOD LUCK JESS!)
LOTS OF lOVE from the west aussie-renee xx
Windvanes are inneficient when the wind drops, otherwise they are the best crewmember ever. I used my old autopilot connected to the windvane in those occasions to keep course and avoid pendular motion.
Routine, putting things in place, getting a snack. Jess, now its just you, the pink lady and the blue sea, enjoy it, the chance you have today that was not available before is communication. Now its your time, your sea.
HAHHA you sound just like me Jess!! Bit of a snackaholic! :-)
Love reading about your day and your thoughts.. Just remember there are so many people staring up at the same sky thinking about you.
Keep smiling:-)
Josh
Hey Taurean superstar you make sure you take care and more importantly do not take your eye off the BALL.. a fellow earth sign..
Hi Jessica,
Great breeze you have out there it sounds like a perfect beginning for you to get organised into your routine and sleep patterns. Have you ever read Robert Manry' book Tinkerbelle? He sailed a 13 1/2ft boat across the Atlantic. The smallest at the time, at night he would just pull down his sails and go to bed in the same fashion as if he was at home. There really is no reason to sail 24 hrs a day but we all still do it!
Greetings from the Gold Coast, the pictures on the evening news of one determined adventurer aboard Ella's Pink Lady sailing north east gracefully were a delight to see, stay strong and best wishes.
Dennis
Go Jessica, I'm so excited for you. Sending you 100,000 angels to guide your journey. Looking forward to reading about your adventures. Judy xxx
Hi Jess,
So glad to here your on your enjoy the calm days there will be days you will pray for them ,It is realy good to see some one your age with so much go best of luck we shall be thinking of you and following you blowing whistles and cheering you on all the way Good luck
Bru from Rosebud Victoria)
hi! im layla, im 21 years old and im from america (ohio to be exact)i just heard about your story and i wanted to wish you a safe trip and a safe return. i wish you so much luck.
My classes and i are following your progress and praying for good success. Calvary Baptist Academy, Midland, MI
What an inspiration you are Jessica! Have fun, stay safe. There are many people wishing you well and watching you on your journey, including me. You'll never be alone...especially with all the technology!
Good luck Jessica - take care of yourself and enjoy the adventure !!!
You are already inspiring a new generation.
JNRH
Hi Jesse
i have followed your trip since the early days of prep through to your departure the other day and i will continue to check on you everyday through to your safe return in Sydney. i was surprised that no comments were posted tonight after so many well wishes the 1st 2 days.
i will make sure that this never happens for your next 280 odd days and will always post something for you to read if no one else has. (iam sure this wont be the case)
I just watched Lionheart again tonight (watched it years ago) and it made me think of you so much. I have no doubt that i will think of you everyday and not being a religious person still pray to all the gods out there that watch over you big time. You are everything that everybody has commented b4 me and more...
Stay safe and have fun
Duncan
Hey Jess!!
I just want to congratualte you and tell you that because of you, I am inspired more than ever to follow my dreams!! You are kick-arse and super-awesome!!!
Good Luck with the rest of the trip!!
Hi Jess!
You dare us to live the dream!
You can do it. Good luck for your dream and reality...
K.Can Vurkır
Turkey
Jessica, just want to wish you the best on your adventure. I enjoy you blog and hope to follow you for the duration. Good sailing from Bobby in south Louisiana.
Many people dream of what your actually doing, but don't get the chance to do it.. You should know that there are many following your stories all over the world and not just here in Australia, enjoying the journey with you. Good luck, safe travels and go with the wind!
Kirsten & Andrew
Wow! We are going to follow you all the way around the world! There is a book out, entitled "Do Hard Things" - and you exemplify this. We are from the High Desert in Southern California. Have a great day!
The Beardsley Family
Best wishes and watch out for NZ. Windy up here in FN QLD. As we sail around we will be watching your blog.
cheers
Stuart
Hi Jessica,
Just trying to imagine what it must be like out there alone under the stars.
Stay safe, be strong :)
great stuff, keep it coming!
Keep up the good work Jessica, it's all about the routine and establishing good habits and banking rest when you get the chance.
Go Jessica we are behind u!!
Good luck and I will keep up with your blog! Oh, and get a twitter!
Hi Jess,
It is so special to be able to sleep out under the stars. You really get a different perspective of everything when you look up into the black void that is dotted with all those twinkling little lights - looks so different than when you are in the big smoke.
I am following your daily adventure and wish you safe passage and you go girl - you rock!!!
Sometimes wish I had had the courage and intestinal fortitude to do something as special as you.
All the best and stay safe
Ian
Sydney is missing you and little pink ella!
Hey Jess, still following! Tip, save the lollies until you really need a sugar rush, that way, they'll seem to last for ages.
Hi Jess. Best wishes for a safe but adventurous trip. We hope that you achieve your goals of solo circumnavigation of the world and beating that record!! We will be watching your journey as it unfolds. Cheers.....Jones Family - Newcastle NSW
Hi Jessica, Wonderfully descriptive and inspirational blog, good luck, I must admit I thought your parents were letting the reigns go to early, but after telling my kids for years(13,11,9) that their imagination is their only limit, and watching you story with them, I looked at my little girl and asked, if she came to me with a dream, would I then limit her. no.... best wishes and prayers with you.
Your an inspiration to us all. good luck, and know the whole of australia is behind you, keep blogging cause i would love to check in.
Ashlee
Hey Jess! It's amazing, that you're doing your thing, and leave the world, your world, behind to sail around the world :) that's kind of crazy but I think it's cool. I will follow you on your blog, so you'll definatly hear again from me :) be carefull, greetings: Marcel
Hey Jessica,
I will be watching your travels with great interest. I think your a brave and inspiring young lady and I send all the best in prayers for your safety and your great adventure. Be proud of what your doing I know Australia is proud of you. Take care and enjoy your journey.
Stephen Fulford
Jessica,
We are watching your progress with enthusiasm and wish you all the best of luck and fair weather sailing toward you achieving your goal next year - well done for having the courage keep it up and enspire more to follow their dreams.
regards' Nigel & caroline
Just a few word to wish you a happy journey from Håkan in Sweden.
www.langshyttan.nu
hey Jess, enjoy the night.
Jessica,
Best of luck on your massive adventure.
Stay safe and may the wind be always in your sails for safe passage.
Kind regards
Brendan
Your are an inspiration to us all, good luck, and know that all of Australia is behind you. keep blogging, as i would love to check in.
Ashlee.
Magpie here,
Hi Jessica, phew, you got 700+ comments last time. I was starting to worry that your mum would have the record number of posts for sometime.
The very day after you left there has been a procession of breaching whales past Avalon in Sydney.
I think they were waiting for you to leave. Good to see the whales giving way to starboard, lol.
Your an inspiration, and make us very proud to call ourselves Australian. Look forward to seeing you come home, back through the heads. All the best, and keep going.
Greg, Brooke and Jackson (3 week old) Welch
Just a few words to wish you a happy journy from Håkan in Sweden.
www.langshyttan.nu
My name is Aidan and I live in Barbados, West Indies. I'm 11 and my brother, Parker,is 9. We both enjoy sailing but we're not in your class. When did you start sailing? Does your boat have some sort of automatic pilot for when you sleep? Are you homeschooled?
Good luck!
Jessica, Great to hear your boat Ella's Pink Lady is finally moving along, hope the wind fills your sails in the days ahead so you can gain some distance. Wish you all the best & safe sailing for the months ahead. Remember this - "Time is a companion that goes with us on a journey. It reminds us to cherish each moment, because it will never come again. What we leave behind is not as important as how we have lived". You are an inspiration!!! Sue, Mackay QLD.
Be careful and vigilant! Look at what Ellen MacArthur's trip was like! Don't let getting into a routine trip you up! Good luck girl!
hi Jessica
I am from Germany and my english is not very well but I try so good as possible.
I wish you a nice trip round the world and that you can realize your dream und have sucess with your project.
the whole world would be proud of you.
I will watch the blogs every day.
the best wishes from germany and good bless you all time
enjoy the slow times Jess, the weather will be changing.
sounds great jess. hopefully tomorrow will bring you some more wind for an action packed day of sailing!!!
Angela
Brisbane
can you upload pictures? blue sea and wind in the sails. sunsets and sunrises, fish, birds, etc
i am amazed by your courage or fool hardiness. as you know this is a dangerous voyage, the southern seas are very dangerous and unpredictable. i wish you the best. i'm following your blog from america with great interest. i bet the sun rise and sun sets are amazing!
veremchukA
Great news Jessica - you must be like me - weak when it comes to sweets and choccies. god speed Jess
Good luck Jessica, stay safe. You're my hero. Will you be sending updates via Twitter or facebook? Kind Regard Gary & Kerryn Patton. gary@palletsecurity.com.au. www.palletsecurity.com.au
What a great start. I hope your smooth sailing continues. Living vacariously through you in Miami, Florida USA
God luck from Rickard. Im going to follow you through your blogs.
Good on you Jessica,
I hope the weather is kind to you and you luck on your side.
Good luck and fair winds, we look forward to following your blog. Good Luck - Simon & Bryony.
Hello Jessica,
glad you are settling in and that the wind has picked up a bit. It's also important, that you have a routine and keep busy, except when you want a break, of course.
I could imagine, that watching the sea, the sky, the horizon, an always changing picture of colours and shapes of waves would be enthralling too!
Apart from the sealife you encounter.
I find myself thinking of you several times a day and always send you thoughts of support.
Be safe and always stay alert!
Trudy from Austria
You go girl! Looking forward to reading your blog and following you on your journey. We own a 36' foot Lord Nelson that we sail on a large lake/dammed river. Would love to get her out on blue water one day.
Hi Jessica,
It is nice to hear your description of the deep blue sea. I reminds me of the Crosby,Stills, Nash song "Southern Cross". I wish you the best of luck in finding your identity. I admit being little skeptical of your journey, but I do wish you a quick 8 months and a really beautiful adventure.
Melvin Bowl
Texas
Hi Jes,
We're following your progress with great interest and praying for your safe delivery. Good Luck, Enjoy and God Speed.
Peter Seychell
Malta
Hi Jesse,Can i se your sailyacht on marinetraffic.com
Jessica,
I followed Sir Francis Chichester's journey when I was about your age. I used to scour the papers for anything about his voyage. I did the same thing with Kay Cottee and Jessie Martin. I'm addicted and will be looking forward to your daily blogs. Any chance of including a position in the blog so we can look you up on google Earth?
Fair winds,
Baz Cleary
Your a Star Jess
Stay Safe...
HI Jessica - I teach at Stadium High School in Tacoma Washington - We are following you all the way - you are such an inspiration - I am departing July 9, 2012 for my own circumnavigation. God speed and safety - Dave Sweeting sweetingdavid@yahoo.com
Good luck young lady, enjoy the adventure. Remember its all about the journey not the end result so am looking forward to you being a successful motivator after your trip, having listening to adventures of the likes of Kay Cottee.
Cheers
Allan Harrison
Hi Jessica,
I think you are a really strong and tough girl sailing out there by your own. I have been sailing all my life and sometime I would like to do the same as you. The thing is that you are doing it now at least 32 years before me!!! And i will probalbly need at least another 6-7 yearss before I can do the same!!! Good Luck and say hello to King Neptune and his team when you get there to to the line. If you haven´t crossed the line already at least I beat you there. I did it with the Swedish Navy in 1983, but that was of course on a Navy Ship (if that counts)! Sail well and be careful. I am sure you will break the record!!!
Magnus
Sweden
Don't eat it all at once Jess,long way to go yet.
regards from alisontassie
Jess you are a champion, brave and original. May you find peace out there away from the electronic gadgets that will distract you.
With love
another solo sailor
You are an amazing and brave young woman..I look forward to following your journey everyday!! Kathie from New york
Good luck Jess!!
Well done Jessica. Don't worry about the people who are so scared of failing, they fail to even try. Those who have voiced so much negative comment are simply too scared to do what you are doing. It is easier for them to criticize and that let's them off the hook of their own insecurities. As for me, I'll tell you outright there is no way I would have the guts to do what you are doing. But I'll be happy to be there in my own 19 footer the day you sail back through the Heads. Cheers Perry
Glad you are doing well! May you have reasonably smooth seas and fair winds at your back the entire time!
Jessica, we live on the east coast of the U.S.in Connecticut and were local sailors in our day. We are retired now and looking very much forward to following your day to day exploits as you sail around the world. We will keep you in our prayers.
Bob and Cindy
Hi Jess
Clear skies tonight ? Whereabouts are you now ? How far prior to you reaching Fiji ?
SC
Happy to hear you are doing well. Best of luck from all of us in Cronulla down in Sydney. Hope everything is well. Looks like you are feeding yourself well! Keep enjoying yourself.
Hi Jesse, my name is Mikayla. I'm 8years old and I live in Perth. My mum and me are following your amazing voyage around the world! You must be so brave! Sail safely and don't get hurt. We look forward to your blogs every night. Keep safe, Mikayla and my mum xx
Good morning Jessica, You answered my question about sleep. Not being a sailor, I wondered how you handled sleep. I guess out there on the sea nothing will be routine.
Wishing you well.
candy
glad the wind has picked up a bit for you . . . sounds like you're settling in and getting into a routine . . . you are now part of my morning routine, as i check in on your progress each day!
godspeed,
kim
greenville, in
usa
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