I'm now full of energy today after getting some good sleep during the night and a good breakfast with a plenty of cream this morning!
There's still a good sized swell today but it's much longer and more gentle and the suns even out at the moment, so I've been standing outside enjoying it. When we're in trough between two waves Ella's Pink Lady feels small and a little lost then up we go again to the top of the next swell, and with a good view out to the horizon. It's as if we're on top of the world. Then off rolls another wave giving us a little push along as it goes.
The wind eased off a bit overnight after blowing 25knots yesterday and this morning we've got a perfect 15knots still pushing us along on a broad reach. We're making the most of the wind and loving the good progress while it lasts. Now that the Tasman is behind us I'm really starting to look forward to reaching the equator, it'll be my first time crossing the line so it should be pretty exciting!
I've been thinking about some of the little habits I've fallen into, like brushing my teeth every morning sitting out on the cabin top, the packet of lollies or nuts that sits beside me while I'm working at the computer and sleeping in my harness, lifejacket and overalls, with a knife in my pocket and a headlight about my neck. It might sound a little un-comfortable but I get my best sleep knowing that I can be in the cockpit clipped on and in the cockpit in less than a few seconds.
A few people have been asking about what it's like at night out here so I'll have a crack at describing it. I think a lot of people get goose bumps when they think about being out here all by themself because I think most people imagine it to be like a night in the suburbs all quiet and eerie. But it’s not like that at all. Firstly, because there's the constant noise and motion of the boat. Then there's the waves and wind for company! On a clear night the stars are pretty amazing but I love the dark overcast nights almost as much when I can stand behind the dodger for protection, feeling Ella's Pink Lady ploughing along and not really knowing what comes next!
Keep an eye out on Network Ten’s OneHD tonight from 7.30pm when I'll be talking to Thursday Night Live on Skype. For those who cannot see it, keep an eye out on the website and I'm sure it'll be loaded up there by the team tomorrow.
I was meaning to explain the power systems onboard Ella's Pink Lady today but this is long enough for now so I better go start on a few little bits of maintenance and today's chores.
With so many comments on the blog, I don’t get the chance to reply to every one of them, but Mum also keeps me updated on all the comments each evening. I enjoy hearing a little more detail about everyone and love the little quotes and positive messages etc, so keep them coming!
Jesse
Thursday, October 29, 2009
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«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 325 of 325Hi Jesse,
It must be a u s o m e being you!!
Cya later Jesse,
Gabi
Hi, Jess!
How you must LOVE basking in the warm sun after lots of rain and overcast skies. Cheers to you! May you feel our love and strength surrounding you throughout your journey.
I'm falling in love with the bloggers supporting you. Everyone is SO sweet, sensitive and fascinating.
God bless you and your family, including Ella! I've always been struck by how you appear to be ONE with Ella's Pink Lady. You ride her as though she's your ocean stallion, which she is.
"May the sun bring you new energy every day. May the moon softly restore you by night. May the rain wash away your worries. May the breeze blow new strength into your being. May you walk gently through the world and know its beauty all the days of your life."
Apache Blessing
With all love,
Mary, Maine, USA
Sup Bro! Whats the pacific like? Seen any mean as coral reefs and stuff? This is a awesome journey your doing ay, hopefully one day I'll meet you to say sup. Whats it like out there, do you see/hear different sea creatures (any big as deepsea ones?) Pretty keen to see a map tracking your position, thats be pretty cool.
Goodluck and take care!
%)
Hi Jess
Couldn't wait to see what you got up to today - so glad you're in fine spirit and on your way to the equator. That will be exciting for you I'm sure.
How much fresh water do you have on board?
Love,
Joy
xx
Hi Jessica!
We are a Swedish school class (grade 8) and we follow your blog during our English lessons. It is amazing to read about what you do. Your life at the moment is so different from ours. Our days are filled with homework, tests and lessons. Weekends are over before they begin. Today it's 5 degrees and we will probably soon get the first snow. Do you want to change with us?
Anna&tpupils in class 8, Trelleborg, Sweden
Hi Jess, So pleased you are doing well, enjoying the winds and looking forward to the crossing the equator, tell your mum I feel like I have another daughter, I think about you often and pray you stay safe. I talk to my grandchilden about you and your adventures, you're amazing. Christine and Bob Tura Beach Australia
Hi Jess,
You're an amazing person. What an inspiration you are to everyone in the world! You make us want to believe in ourselves. I believe in you, and can't wait till you cross the finish line!
Just saw you on Ten. That was awesome!
All the best,
Rob from Melbourne
Jess , did you know that When passing over the equator The English-speaking seafaring tradition maintains that all sailors who cross the equator during a nautical voyage must undergo rites of passage and elaborate rituals initiating them into The Solemn Mysteries of the Ancient Order of the Deep! howszat!
What do you have in mind ?
Awesome blog today. Glad you were able to get some rest. I am reading Maiden Voyage by Tania Aebi. She was ill prepared when she began her trip from NYC but a great book about growth and the sea. You have inspired me to learn to sail. Thanks. Very proud of you. Be safe and keep sharp.
Mike Atlanta
AUSSIE DOMMANNATE ALL!!!!
ur incredible
keep up the good work every time i watch tv now there is some one trying to make a world record (i dont watch to much tv tho)the latest on is a dear devil travis somin jumped over a helicopter
just goes to show how much you have inspired the world
have you ever tryied deck jumping i use to do it all the time when i was crayfishing, i hope u know what it is because i cant be stuffed explaning
when u get back here you need to say that everyone that didnt belive you could do it are a bunch of wimps! from jake :)
keep up he good work
ily xx
Hi Jess, you have just reminded me of my deep sea fishing trip. UP and DOWN,UP and DOWN... one day in the boat and i had enough, you are really amazing. The stars and the moon must be really amazing out their. please tell us more. good to hear you are getting more sleep. All the best, till tomorrow,take care. Andrew
Hi Jesse, I have been reading all the messages you have been getting, bloody amazing, the wishes and prayers and love for you that is world wide, as I have said you are an inspiration to young and old alike and have you noticed the knockers have gone by the wayside? wonder why Jesse? GO GIRL !!!!!!!next the line, full sails peace and safe sailing love you, Roger and Lou Dwyer
You go jess , have fun doing what some of us would love to be doing. stay6 safe .
There are many of us armchair sailors out back here in spirit with you. You go Girl, do it for you, your family, Us and Australia. I too would love to see your route traced on a world map or even be able to load a file to google earth. Love to Mum, She sounds just like the greatest Mum there is; just like my Wife is to our children and grandchildren.
Stay safe Jess...we're with you on your journey (on our laptop!)
Pete & Marg
Inspirational effort, your descriptions give us such a vivid picture, I can imagine myself on the boat ourselves. really look forward to the blogg every update
can't wait for the next instalment
gregory's
Wagga NSW
Ahoy Jessica! You are a very good writer. Reading your blog entries, makes one feel as though they are aboard Ella's Pink Lady with you.
"We're the bridge across forever, arching above the sea,
adventuring for our pleasure, living mysteries for the fun of it,
choosing disasters, triumphs, challenges, impossible odds,
testing ourselves over and again,
learning love and love and LOVE!"
~Richard Bach
Continued good wishes for safe, happy travels,
Molly
USA
G'day Jesse,
Thank you so much for giving us an idea of Travelling the High Seas at Night, I can't being to imagine for one moment what you are feeling, and here you say - "feeling Ella's Pink Lady ploughing along and not really knowing what comes next!"...wow!...there is no word I can find right now other than...wow!
We've just watched you twice on the ONE-HD Channel, its so fantastic to see you in action, the Video Footage was amazing, but the Skype video is delayed by a second or so with the picture pixalating from time to time, but the your sound was quite ok apart from a little bit of distortion on audio peaks, hard to know if that was at your end your ONE-HD end.
ONE-HD was saying that this was the final show for the year....who is going to cross to you now for "live" updates???
I've changed my profile picture to one of my mums sailing ship paintings, as already mentioned she has a love affair with the sea from the tip of a paint brush!
Sea ya Jesse...XOX
Clint
Melbourne Town
Your daily blog is posted in the window of my antique shop at 6 Argyle Place, The Rocks, Sydney, and everyone is stopping to read it now.
Thanks for making us part of your journey Captain Watson.
Graeme
Great going Jessica.
Since you are going twice as fast now,I think I might have to revise Ella's pink lady's estimated time for arrival near Fiji from monday the 2nd october around 12:00 noon UTC a bit forward.
I got the Globe of the World sitting next to my working-desk and a large map of the world right next to it with the track of Ella's pink lady marked with waypoints and headings at Lord Howe Island and Norfolk Island now sailing north-East at 030˚ degrees toward Fiji.
lets see if i get it right.
this is great fun.
Up to the nineteenth century sailord used to messure how fast they were going by throwing a line overboard with a chip-log attached to it.The line had knots in it at about 15 meters interval.
If one knot slipped through the sailors fingers in 30 seconds,the speed was one knot or one nautical mile.If the 15m line slipped through the sailers fingers in 15 seconds,the speed would be 2 knots and 15 meters in 5 seconds would be a speed of 6 knots.That's why nautical miles are also called Knots.
And the word log comes from the wooden
chip-log attached to the line with the knots.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chip_log
The knot is a unit of speed equal to one nautical mile per hour, which is equal to exactly 1.852 km/h and approximately 1.151 mph.
Since the circle around the equator has 360˚degrees and each degree equals 60 nautical miles the nautical mile or knot is really the best unit to meassure distance,speed and wind velocity.
It also relates perfectly to our compass
where 360 is north ,90 is East,180 is south and 270 is west.
Time of course is the most important aspect in Navigation.One hour has 60 minutes,one minute has 60 seconds, a day has 24 hours exactly like the 24 lines of longitude around the globe.
Latitude is zero at the Equator and 90 degrees above the north and south pole.
Earth turns to the east and the Sun's path travels westward over the equator at 15˚degrees of longitude per hour
or 900 nautical miles.(one degree equals 60nm)
In the southern summer the Sun's path reaches south to the Tropic of cancer and in the northern summer the Sun will travel further north of the equator
to the tropic of cancer.
The Earth currently has an axial tilt of about 23.44°.The axis remains tilted in the same direction towards the stars throughout a yearly orbit around the Sun and this means that when a hemisphere (a northern or southern half of the earth) is pointing away from the Sun at one point in the orbit then half an orbit later (half a year later) this hemisphere will be pointing towards the Sun. This effect is the main cause of the seasons.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Axial_tilt
With a globe and a World map,the whole thing makes a lot more sense.
Jessica, I just saw you on the ONE 7.30 show.You looked very chirpy and ONE had some good shots of you working on deck of Ella's pink lady as well,all very impressive.
well done - keep up the good work.
I am checking in every day.
I also enjoy reading all the other posts and stories from all around the world.
That Joke about the dead Donkeys Lottery reminded me a bit of how Wall-street has been operating lately.
Jessica,enjoy yourself and thank you !
What an amazing Journey for us all.
gustav haffner
(pilot navigator)
www.redbaron.com.au
Hi Jess,
Sounds like everything is going to plan!! Great work, and I hope that the weather stays good for you!
Good luck in the next few weeks and hope your having fun!!
Hi Jess I loved reading your blog tonight, how did you know i was wondering what it was like out there at night? Keep enjoying your journey. Take care :)
Wendy
Gladstone Qld
Jess, I find myself checking on you each evening, and each time I read your blog I am so proud of what your achieving, I am not sure if you were my little girl could I let you go but you know what you want and how to achieve this, you will complete this mission and I will be one of the many faces cheering you on at the finish line. Keep safe, my daughter and I look forward to hearing from you tomorrow.Regards Susan
Jessica,
If you have a minute, please just email me to say hello. It would be great to have this framed on my cabin bulkhead as inspiration during my sailing.Jim (Lil PROVO)
Hi Jess,
What an awsome time you are having.....Loving your stories... and the sound of strength you are forming......Good work!!
Angela Brisbane
hi Jess ,How long do you think before you cross that line the Equator?Good luck from Sharon( Adelaide ) and Ron (Brisbane ) .
Hi Jesse,
Great blog today, good to hear you sounding so positive and in such a good routine. Question: How much drinking water did you have to take with you to last the whole trip?
Good luck as you head towards the equator, can't wait to read your blog once you get there.
Bye!
Lissy
Gold Coast
Hi Jess,
Just reading your blogs has opened my mind to the enormity of what you are doing. What a brave girl you are and something to be truly proud of.
Just a little quote for you about the spirit of adventure...
"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines, sail away from the safe harbour. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover. Have an Adventure." Mark Twain
Stay safe and know that many people are eagerly following your progress. If only we could all experience those amazing moments under the stars at night....
Hi Jess, great updates and fantastic to hear you are well on your way to reach your next milestone. Bruce Clan in Petrie, QLD
Hi Jessica, Love your courage and enthusiasm. My husband and I lived on a 38ft yacht for 11 years and loved the good nights as well - stars, gentle winds, dolphin. Cruising was the best decade of my life. Take care out there and may this be the first of many experiences you have in your "just starting out" life.
Phillipa, Sydney
keep on living the dream Jess..
And love everysecond of it..
Jessica,
I am following your voyage from Tampa, Florida (USA). I think the quest you are on is fantastic, and that you are an inspiration to everyone. Keep the Blogs coming, and be safe!
Bob
Tampa, FL
jess, love your blog! Look forward to reading it everyday.. :)
I keep wondering though.. do you have to keep clipped in all the time when on deck? Or only when the swell picks up? Or at night.. ? All the best x
What tunes keep you going Jess???
Keep living the dream, your a credit to all aspiring people young and old!!!
Shannon
Hello Jesse,
Good to hear from you again. I am glad the wind has settled a bit, and it sounds like you are making great time. Sounds like you are riding a big surf board out there; it is pretty cool! I saw a comment from someone asking you if you are dragging a knot line. I was thinking the same thing. It is a great safety precaution; about 75 meters would great. Be safe out there and keep up the great job. Cool pictures you sent today; isn't technology wonderful!!
love the pictures and updates daily..please keep them comming..
Have to something very honest that i think you should know.. I have been on other sites that are following you since day one.. and they have been very desturbing and really out of bounds,, the Mods have steped in and put an end to it with this..
This thread has been created to discuss the sailing aspects of Jessica's journey. There is nothing more to be said about whether she should or should not be out there. The fact is that she is out there.
She is a fellow sailor on a very exciting and challenging journey. As a community of cruisers and sailors we now owe her our community support.
And the response has been awesome.. just to let you know wheather people are on your side 100% or following your every move,, everyone is behind you all the way...
Mike Florida
ou are a true brave aussie legend jessica . simple . the world needs adventurers and explorers your doing us proud .hope the media that doubts you eats there words when you arrive home. wishing you well mick
'Life forms illogical patterns. It is haphazard and
full of beauties which I try to catch as they fly by, for who knows
whether any of them will ever return?'
~ Dame Margot Fonteyn de Arias
Prima Ballerina Assoluta, Royal Ballet
Good luck, Jessica!! I'm keeping family and Facebook friends informed about your progress, as well as posting on Twitter.
Luis in Northeast Ohio.
Girl, you rock. I was one of the people interested about nights out there, so thanks for going to the trouble of explaining it. Gee, for someone so young you've got guts and drive. I have enough trouble getting my kids to take out the garbage. The photos you posted are also awesome.
Thanks again
Mick
Hi Jessica,
I have been watching/reading your posts since your departure. Very exciting to read your daily blog, enjoy the pics too. I have always enjoyed keeping up with record breaking events, on land, sea and in the air. I will enjoy, very much so, keeping up with your daily progress... Have you heard of Steve Fossett? His web link is below. He was much older than you, but set and holds some incredible records. Maybe some interesting reading when you have some spare time...
God speed Jessica.
John M. - Plano, Texas
http://www.stevefossett.com/html/main_pages/records.html
What are you reading when you have time to relax? I am always interested in what people like to read. I taught high school students who were behind in their reading skills.
Congratualsions on your approach to the equator! A great feeling. So many comments on what you are doing, so thought I would share my thoughts on your future. I sailed off for ten years when I was 18. If your future turns out like mine, you will find that you can do whatever you like and do it according to your own schedule. Not following the schedule that "regular" society sets doesn't mean that you can't do it all. Go sailing, go to university, get married, stay single, and anything else that you fancy makes you happy. Remember to always follow your dreams and do what makes sense to you for your own reasons. Wishing you continued success and a lot of happiness throughout life...
Mark
Following you from Montreal! All the best and good luck!!!
Olimpia
Jess, will you have your own ceremony of Crossing the Line, sometimes called the equatorial baptism, when you pass over the equator?
David in Indiana
I follow you everday and look forward to your comments. I am praying for your safe trip. Go girl!
Nadine
Way to go Jess! I heard of your journey from a friend from down under. I now have my entire police department checking your blog. You are an inspiration to young and old. With the premier of the new Amelia Earhardt movie looming in the states, it is amazing to see her pioneer spirit personified in this day and age. From the men and especially from the women of the Medford Police Department in Medford, Massachusetts USA (just outside Boston), we wish you Good luck and God's speed! How proud your family must be!
Hi Jessica - I love reading your messages- you do a great job of describing things, I can ALMOST picture it all!
"It's something unpredictable, but in the end is right...I hope you have the time of your life!"
~ Green Day
xoxo Go Jess!!
Mary, Maine, USA
Hi Jesse, I am so very very proud of you! I read your webpage and blog everyday! Thank you very much for your posts! I am from Pennsylvania, in the United States Of America. I hope you will have a great time and have great memorys of this wonderful journey that you are on! You really are an amazing girl! You will always be in my thoughts everyday and in my prayers every night! Have a great time and a very very safe journey hun! Love, LeeAnn
Hi Jesse, I forgot to tell you, when you feel down you should read all your comments to you and know that you have the love from all over the world with you! Have a safe and a wonderful journey hun! Please keep your posts coming! Love, LeeAnn
Hi Jessica..My wife and I are retired and Live in Tucson AZ. in the U.S.A. We are really pleased that you have chosen to share your adventures with us. We are both explorers at heart, and we look forward to your comments each day. Keep them coming.
Jess, you are amazin'! I've been reading your blog every day and keepin' up with it. Your one girl that is keepin' her head up through thick and thin.!! Good Luck!! I'll keep readin'!!
Love, DeAnna [17]
(CA, USA)
Ahoy Captain Jessica:
Hope the trip continues to go well.
You've got a great head start on me...in age when you broke free.
Best thing I did in my life was take a sabbatical---at 40---and go off cruising. Oops, took all seven, no wonder it was so much fun.
L'Enfant Du Vent
PS:Here's a quote I had over the chart table on my 32 foot sloop, "A man who is not afraid of the sea will soon be drowned," said the old seaman from the Blasket Islands, "but we do be afraid of the sea and we do only be drowned now and again."
hey it's Bobby from South Carolina again... just stopping by & seeing how your adventure is going.... I pray for you every day... safe sails!!!
Yea Jess.
You go girl.
Tell us if the water goes the other direction down the drain.... when you cross the equator. :)
I've a riddle for you..
What's orange and sounds like a parrot?
A carrot! :)
Best of Luck from Hailey, Idaho
Jess,
To hear THE MOST BEAUTIFUL IRISH BLESSING, paste this address in your browser and turn up the volume. The singers are from Texas A&M University, The Century Singers.
I never tire of this song and its prayer. It's for you, your family and all of us:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rb1yefCrxac
Cheers!
Mary, Maine, USA
Your description of the night was amazing. I bet the clouds do make it kind of cozy. I really hope they get a somewhat live map tracking on the website. As you talk about these places it makes me realize how poor my knowledge is of the world's geography. I'm pleased to hear you are so prepared while you sleep. The more you are prepared the fewer surprises you will encounter.
Rob
Columbia, Missouri, USA
Jesica,
I am writing this from the middle of the Congo, and about the furtherest point for anyone to see the sea. Ann and I are working in the DRC and follow your progress with pride being Aussies, but also in awe.
Congolese will never get to even touch the ocean and trying to explain what you are achieving is very difficult.
Just keep it up.
Geoff
keep up the great work jessica, its amazing what you have already achieve. hope every day is a good one for you.
Sharryn & Keesha
Adelaide
Great effort. Thanks for keepig all updated. Good luck with the wind and waves. GOd bless and keep you safe.
Hi Jessica!
On your next trip, make sure you come to the Caribbean. We have pretty good sailing here too. I am plotting your AMAZING voyage using Google Earth, approximately of course, never mind exact location or bearings. Keep up the good spirits and best of luck again, from Sergio (Venezuela)
PS When you can, tell us a bit about the automatic steering systems on your boat. That should be pretty interesting.
you are the best!Baci dall italia
Jess
I've been watching you from the get go and am so verry proud of you and your courage!!! You are living my dream as well as many others. I have one major concern and that is when you go south from the equator and hit africa, please tell me that there is some sort of safety net for you with all that is goin on (pirates and all)? I dont expect you to write openly about this, it's just that it is on my mind and if perhaps crossed yours. As I am sure it has. please be safe and great surfing girl!!!!
Susan H from U.S.A
Dear Jess,
I think of you all the time and am so proud of you even though I'm not Australian, not in your family and have no connection to you other than this blog. You are amazing.
Here is a quotation I live by at times, it keeps me going and I have done a few things that many people thought I would probably fail at.
"The greatest pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do."
Walter Bagehot (1826 - 1877)
And with that I wish you all the best and when things get tough I wish you strength to carry on and ability to remember the lesson you learned from them.
In awe of you,
-Lee in Landlocked Vermont, USA
Hello from the USA. I've found your blog by chance and look forward to reading about your journey, daily. I read the same to my children 9 & 12 and am trying to teach them about testing yourself by setting personal goals and challenges. You ARE the insparation to many. I wish you a safe trip, stay prepared and keep on writing, we all are following.
KC
Philadelphia, PA
dear jesse
i cant believe you sleep with all that stuff on at night it must get annoying after a while.
cya.
You will soon cross near the epicenter of the earthquake that caused the recent tsunami in Samoa/Tonga...we welcome you in our
our shore and wish you a safe ..
safe sailing jess
The way you describe it Jess, it does sound kinda nice at night. Good luck and hope your day is great tomorrow also. I love reading about your days at sea. Thanks!
you are the coolest! love from Finland
Hi Jessi,
seems like you're amazing us with another revelation on a daily routine by now. What strikes me most on reading your blog today (apart from the amount of cosmetics on your pics ;-) is your writing style. So vivid, so descriptive. And at the same time simple enough for everyone to understand, sailor or not... You do make us feel like sitting beside you in there, it's incredible!
What a fine book just the publication of these diary entries (and some of the comments :o) would make - I'd be the first one to buy it in your merchandise sector!
Oh and yes there's something else I miss in your somewhat girlie merchandise sector:
Where are the car stickers that read
~~~JESSI~U~ROCK~~~
???
Dear Jessica,
My name is Joshua and my class has been following your trip. It sounds like you are having fun and eating like a king!
Joshua:)
Jess I'm sure you've heard it a thousand times but you really are an inspiration. A young girl setting out to prove she can conquer the world. All the very best of luck.
Wendy
wow how lovely!
keep sailing!
from z.b
Hey Jessica,
WOW! It sounds like you’re having a lot of fun out there. I bet you can’t wait to get over that equator.
It’s good to hear you are getting a good night sleep, pumped and ready to go.
At my school we have been reading all about you and your journey to travel around the world solo, nonstop.
I think you’re amazing! Follow your dream girl, GO FOR IT! Don’t let anyone stop you in your tracks.
I have 1 question for you Jessica...
Is the food good??
From Britt :D
hello,
I am a year 6 student that goes to a Victorian primary school and in our class we have been discussing about you and if you should or shouldn’t go to achieve your dream . Each student in grade 6 has a blog and we have written a blog entry about you.
This is a link to my blog.
http://brendanjngps.globalstudent.org.au/
And this is a link to our class blog so you can read all of the other blogs
http://newgisps.globalstudent.org.au/
Hi Jessica,
I am a Year Six student, and my class have been following your journey for a while. We have been checking your blog at least once a week, and or class has even had a debate about whether you should have even set sail!
I have especially been interested in your progress, and although I was a little wary for a while beforehand, what with all the complications, I am now fully supporting your journey, and wish you all the best on your adventure.
Inspirational and courageous, you are. You are showing alot of people that they CAN chase their dreams, and set sail to achieve it. No matter what age, gender or background, I ma sure that you have taught alot of people to believe in themselves, and I thoroughly applaude you on your "goal that you haven't really set, but have achieved."
From everyone in Grade 6A, GOOD LUCK ON YOUR JOURNEY!!!
Jaimee xx
hello,
I am a year 6 student that goes to a Victorian primary school and in our class we have been discussing about you and if you should or shouldn’t go to achieve your dream . Each student in grade 6 has a blog and we have written a blog entry about you.
This is a link to my blog.
http://brendanjngps.globalstudent.org.au/
And this is a link to our class blog so you can read all of the other blogs
http://newgisps.globalstudent.org.au/
Jess always remember:
"You are never alone or helpless. The force that guides the stars guides you too".
Shrii Shrii Anandamurti
cya
Hi Jess,
Keep safe out there and have fun.
You are just fantatic.
Best wishes.
Michael
Hi Jessica,
You are such an inspiration and it's great to be able to follow you on your adventures.
Me and my Daughter (she is 8 years old) are following along with great interest.
You are setting a great example, and I am telling her how anybody can follow their dreams if they prepare, get the proper training, focus on their goals, and don't let people hold them back.
Well done and good luck.
Hi Jesse, The first thing I had to do was learn exactly how fast 25 kts was lol, so I ofcause Googled it and got educated so I could relate to your life out there. I have been wondering about your sleep, cause I know how I am effected by fatigue so it's kewl to see you are enjoying a more restful sleep now. I congratulate your backup team who had the courage to let you do this and be there instantly when you need them. I have never been into blogging until now lol, God bless you and blogging.
Hi Jess,
Reading your blog is just like being there - you are so descriptive.
What celebration do you have in plan for when you cross the equator?
Cheers
Tez
"It's not what you don't know, but what you think you know that isn't so, that will get you into trouble."
Keep up the blogging - blog whenever you can, as we all would love to hear the details (good and bad) of what it's like being out there.
Be descriptive of what's happening - you will then be able to "harvest" info from your blog later and make squillions from publishing a book!
What a great description of the waves in big sea. I could almost feel the boat as you were surrounded by swells on both sides at the bottom and within moments you're at the peak of the mountain looking out over the horizon. It seems everything in life is in a constant state of expanding and contracting, moving in and out, constructing and destructing. I, too, live near an ocean and it is the most comforting place in the world for me, sitting on the edge and looking out and knowing theres nothing for miles and miles but open sea. Look for miracles all around you.
Stanlee
"While it is true that most people never see or understand the difference they make, or sometimes only imagine their actions having a tiny effect, every single action a person takes has far-reaching consequences."
— Andy Andrews (The Noticer: Sometimes, all a person needs is a little perspective.)
Your journey will have a huge effect. Thanks,
Phil Pace
Doing a very good job Jessica ,all the best...from Les & Mary From N.Z
It sounds delightful to hear you tell it, I'm afraid I'd feel a bit small out there in the middle of the ocean by myself. I'm continually stunned by your courage, Jess ! Thanks so much for the inspiration and the adventure ! I often stop and figure out what time it is with you and wonder what your doing. I do love the technical bits, I'm learning a lot, it's fascinating ! I hope your taking lot's of notes for a book, cannot wait to read that ! Next stop the equator !
Sherll, Georgia, USA
Hey Jessica, I know you have the whole world trying to talk to you via this blog right now... it must be a huge task reading it all. I've been an avid reader of this blog since you headed off, so if you want to add me to your mailing list, my email address is:
akenfelds @ lycos . com.
Keep up the fantastic effort, Jessica. I am looking forward to hearing about your onboard electricity systems and, also, how you get enough fresh water!
Chris Akenfelds
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
We are a Year 5 class in Beverly Hill, Sydney. We check your blog each day and are learning lots of new "sailing" terms. We have a map of the world on our clssroom wall and one in our books and we are keeping track of your progress.
Good luck!
...WOW, Jess! You're having the time of your life now! I am SO HAPPY for you! Sail Safe!
-aviv
castro valley, ca, usa
Hi Jessica,
I am glad to hear you falling into a routine. I wish I were able to see your broadcasts here in the USA. Today our weather turned into rain and it was quite warm with strong winds from the south. All the leaves have been blown off the trees now, so the autumn color is not as spectacular as it was last week. We are taking another turn into the winter season.
The weather here in Arkansas is up and down, it's warm one week and then cold the next week. Seems like the storms like to blow in on Thursday's this year. I'd be interested in learning if you pick up on a weather pattern as you progress around the globe.
I am had a job change this week, moved from Sr. Business Analyst, to Sr. Project Specialist. I was glad to hear you're working with a Project Manager. It is really quite a large Project you've undertaken. I would like to see your Project Charter, BRD, and WBS. When you get back in Sydney and write your book, maybe you can publish those Project Artifacts in the appendix.
You're a wonderful sailor and made all the special by the team of family and friends helping you achieve this goal. Keep going. I'm looking forward to your next milestone, the Equator!
When I crossed it for the first time, I didn't even know, I was on a Quantas flight from LA to Sydney.
Cheers!
Robert
From an old boatie, good luck and good sailing.
I'm reminded of a little poem....
She knows not where she's going
for that the sea will decide
but then it's not the journey
but the glorly of the ride.
Best wishes to you Jess make em all proud.
Keep up the good work. I am proud of you,I told you that you will live more on this trip than some people do in a lifetime.
David Longstrongs Dad Jim
St Louis MO usa
Keep It up Young Lady You are a credit to your country.
NZ Oldies
You Rock!
Good to see that you are traveling well.
Loving the blog. I like the way you use the plural pronoun: it's you and Ella's Pink Lady out there.
I look forward to the next instalment. Have fun!
I can just imagine the exhileration you'll feel when sailing across the equator... I thought standing on the equator north of Quito in Ecuador to be fantastic but couldn't imagine what it would be like to sail across it - congrats for taking the time to keep us all up to date with your exquisite writing. Two weeks down, before you know it it'll be over so enjoy and be safe:) Shane.
inspiring, amazing and totally hot !
Thanks Jess for sharing your adventure with the rest of the world.
I think of you each night before I go to bed and read your blog first thing in the morning.
I am sitting in an office in Cape Town looking out on the main freeways into and out of the city but my thoughts are 'all at sea' thanks to you!
You are beyond awesome and an inspiration to young and old. You go girl!
Hi Jessica
Just watched your latest video
Is it possible to post one everyday
So we can not only read but see you as well ??
It's Friday evening here and there's a rain band coming in from the west,could be some thunder and lightening
So I may have to batten down the hatches, reef the main, drop the jib
Har har
well maybe just wind in the windows
stay safe and keep smiling and posting videos and updates on this uber good blog
regards
Geoff
Melbourne Orstralia
Hi Jess,
You're making fantastic progress, but you already know that. I just thought I might add a comment about pirates as some comments have expressed concern about that.
Jessica's route goes way south of where most pirate activity takes place i.e. North africa (somalia) and recently the Seychelles. There have been no pirate activity (that I know of) to the south of the Cape of Good Hope which is where Jess will be sailing. I hope that alleviates some concerns for people.
Once again Jess, what a champion you are. I'm really looking forward to the tracking map being posted next week.
We are all living your adventure with you.
Thank you.
You go Girl!! make us all proud
Keep up the good work! Thanks for the update.
Hi Jess,
Good luck and fair winds on your voyage, I know you will come through on top.
By the way, thanks for the awesome updates, I check the blog and your video updates everyday... so keep em coming
I am already looking forward to the book, so make sure you keep a detailed diary.
Hi Jessica - loving following your epic adventure, following in the footsteps, (or should say waves) of people like David Dicks, Kay Cottee,Jesse Martin,Zac Sunderland. Glad to see you're reading their books to inspire you on. Not only is this journey amazing beyond words, what some may not realise is equally amazing is the many months and planning and preparation that has taken place for this round the world solo sail quest, including your journey on a boat from the south of New Zealand last February to experience conditions of the south Ocean. This has been a very well prepared journey indeed. It's a shame the media spoke of this.
All the best Jessica and keep safe as all we bloggers are saying (as if we need to tell you)
Jim
Hello again "Jessicaptain"
Its 21.15 hrs Friday, here in Perth and time for this old sea dog to head for bed - but just thought I'd drop you a line. Like your thousands of admiring and adoring fans worldwide, you have us also in the palm of your hands. we are glued to your venture and so proud of you, your parents, your family & your base team. You are definitely "NOT ON YOUR OWN" - we are all blowing, puffing, wishing you on and many of us have our own little ways of plotting where you are from your bloggs.
As someone said - your minders have got you in their sights every inch of the way and there is no need for you to advise of your exact position as it would only take some idiot out there if they knew exactly where you were, to want to come on board and congratulate you for your unbelievable efforts to subsequently spoil your world record attempt. Your minders are very clever to not make your positions available - just yet. Maybe when you are on the leg from the "Line Islands to Cape Horn" or after rounding Cape horn. To those of you who are genuinely concerned of Jessica's personal safety from pirates - there are none around where she is going. Relax & enjoy this amazing attempt - she is doing fine - should cross the Equator Monday week - my simple calculations - Go "Jessicaptain" - you and your team will get you there. Keep your sails full and Gods speed.
regards Bryan - Perth WA
Go Jess have the time of your life!
Sounds good so far my daughter and I love reading how you are going!
Be safe
Hy jessy
Great wishes from germany! I wish you all the best!!
The McCalls in Texas are still tracking you and wishing you the best!
Good work, I enjoyed reading your blog entry and can tell from it that you're a very together person. Keep going and enjoy the Tropics.
We are pulling for you in New York City... Savor every moment as you are doing something truly amazing.
Hello Jessica,
I hope you are ok, and all is well with you and the pink lady. Pretty soon you will be reaching the "antimeridian." Where east meets west. What an acheivement, not to mention that you are getting closer to the equator. I am amazed at your bravery and determination. You will be an inspiration to thousands and thousands of people, and you are only sweet 16. Amazing! Be safe, and have a wonderful sailing day. Enjoy the ride because there are many people that wish they could see and do what you are doing. Keep smiling!!!
Buddy in Georgia....
Jesse I have had a busy week seems all goes well for you happy sailing Have fun
A thought for your genius
"Genius is 1 percent inspiration 99 percent perspiration"
and another "First we will be best then we will be first"
Good luck and have a great weekend champ
Ruddy
Ulladulla Harbor NSW
Jessica, My husband and I started sailing two years ago with very little boating experience behind us (no worries...we have mentors and have taken classes)in a 26' Tanzer. We sail out of the Chesapeake Bay, MD, USA. I have so enjoyed following your voyage and checking in you and Ella's progress. I, myself, cannot even imagine being out where you are but my husband dreams of sailing the world some day. Not only do we enjoy watching your journey, we are also are learning from it. If you could include more info about your rigging and how you have your sails set in challenging conditions, we would really appreciate it! You are an inspiration and an amazing young woman! As we say in our parts "you go girl!!!"
Hi Jesse
Its ET here & just got in from up there u know where & i'm just looking down on you to make sure your safe but you have everything under control by what i see so keep up the good work with your venture & be safe
Great stories! I love keeping track here so please keep the posts coming...
Stay safe & keep on enjoying what you're doing!
SoLow in Oregon
Jessica,
May you have a marvelous weekend!
I would liek to second the position tracker suggestion. My kids demand it!
Fair Winds from California -
The Cavanahs
I have to ask. Why are you using cosmetics, when you're alone at sea? Tom in Tucson.
Hi Jessica,
You go girl! your description of night times and little habits was interesting and your designer bathroom is breathe taking.
Enjoy your daily rituals and keep up the good work.
Buderim is warm and sunny with the Jacaranda carpets painting the ground in delicate shades of lilac.
Happy Days
Ruth
So lovely to follow your journey. We are in Tassie and await with great excitement and patience your sailing under Tassie on your final leg - we will look out for you:-) In the meantime God Bless you and stay safe.
cheers, Jane
Hi Jessica
I have been reading your blog with great interest. Seems you are having a great time so far.
I am wondering about the Fleming windvane you use for self-steering. They are a cool invention and I have been looking into they work a little bit. But how do you use it on board?
Do you set the sails to a compass direction which means you may end up for example sailing broad reach, then fix the windvane in some way so whenever the boat deviates from the broad reach it is brought back to it? but how do you fix the windvane in the first place? Is there any point of sail it works better for or does not work well for at all?
The other question I have is whether you keep sailing at night using self-steering. If not, how to you prepare the boat to be stationary so it does not drift too much and perhaps face the waves and the wind the wrong way?
If you have time, please let me know. I am learning to sail and like to find out as much as I can.
Thanks
Hugo
Hi Jessica I keep posting you onto my Facebook page trying to enlighten and encourage my 16 years old friends to get out of the mind set of poor old me...I'm so bored....Wish I was young Enough to ask you to be my Girl Friend...But what the Hell I will still ask you although I am 71 Years of age...Ray
Hey Jessica
Well done living your dream a lot of people are behind you good on you for having the courage to embark on such an adventure. Will be watching your progress with eagerness. Sharon
ur a inspiration to us all
u have shown the world if u want something enough u can get it
to make are dreams come true
u should be very proud of urself
u rised above all the cristim that was a hard thing to do
i wish u all the best and a safe journey u can do it!!!!!!!
:) :) :) :) :)
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