Well, perfect is about the only word for it out here today, we're doing 6.5 knots on a broad reach heading for a waypoint below Norfolk Island. The wind was just getting up above 15 knots so I pulled the first reef into the main this morning to keep the motion comfortable and to make the steering easier on Parker (the windvane).
It's such a nice day that I've just spent the morning sitting up on deck enjoying it all, watching Ella's Pink Lady sail along and listening to music. Today there's little speckles of white streaked across the water, as if they're there just to break up all that blue! Just think how great it would be if it were like this every day. On second thoughts maybe it would get a little boring!
It's taken awhile but I think the enormity of the voyage and everything that's happened over the last few months finally caught up with me today, surprisingly it didn't make me feel at all daunted, just proud of all the people who got us here and a little overwhelmed, wow this is it! And it's so much better than I ever dreamed! Still there's a lot to get through yet but I know we can do it, one leg at a time. I'm about half way between Lord Howe and Norfolk Islands now.
So rightyo, foods another big thing that I get a lot of questions about, here goes;
It was definitely a bit of a mission and Mum has done an amazing job of putting together a tasty menu that will last 8 months, plus extra just in case. Ella's Pink Lady doesn't have refrigeration (because it draws too much power) and after a lot of forced sampling, I concluded that fancy
sports foods and most freeze dried food, just wasn't going to work for me.
With a lot of help and advice from other sailors and from Gray Slater a dietitian from the University of the Sunshine Coast, I ended up with a pretty good diet that's amazingly close to normal food. My main meals are range of about 10 different meals called Easyfood which is pretty amazing, tasty stuff that only needs to be heated and lasts on the shelf for 18 months. Breakfasts are normal stuff like cereal and porridge and I'm able to bake my own bread (I think I'm going to have to try my first loaf soon because the stuff I took, is getting very stale!) and things like scones in the pressure cooker. Other than that there's tined fruit and veggies,
plenty of treats, hot drinks and etc.
I'll see if I can remember to tell you more about what I'm eating as we go, tonight, I'm planning to have Easyfood lamb chops (they are so nice!)with deb (mashed potato) and asparagus.
Ok, that was too long in front of a computer screen so I'm off to enjoy the rest of the day and maybe have a bucket bath in the cockpit.
Cya,
Jesse
Saturday, October 24, 2009
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«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 400 of 443 Newer› Newest»Thanks to crusiergirl for the flat bread & pizza recipe (no doubt that Jess and many others will give it a try) and to Gus in Sidney, re: “high frequency radio lingo” for stepping up and helping Jessica to answer some of the many blogger’s questions on Jessica’s web page. I’m sure she appreciates any help that anyone cares to offer up with the multitude of sailing and voyaging questions asked; especially since she has to try and do it in inside a rocking & bouncing boat. Not a pleasant thing to do, particularly when still feeling a little green at the beginning of a boating trip.
Now here’s my two cents:
To Alan, re: “Hope the Easyfood lamb chops were as nice as you anticipated. How did you heat them?” From checking out one of Jess’ video tours of the Pink Lady I could see that she was using a small, unpressurized (for safety reasons), two-burner fuel oil stove, which is gimbaled (mounted with swivels so as to stay steady & level regardless of boat motion) and is using (I assume) a smokeless alcohol fuel. Plus, Jess mentions having a pressure cooker onboard too.
To all you fishermen who want to know if Jess is going to fish for her dinner… Jess is not a big fish person but has eaten fresh-caught fish on one or more of her boating adventures (just delve deeper into her blog). I’m sure she has a limited amount of fishing tackle on board if it becomes necessary to catch fish for food.
As to the type of sails she flying, please don’t ask the poor girl to give extensive sailing equipment lessons to the uninformed. She has a lot of work on board to do already, without succumbing to the task of trying to teach everyone about sailboats too. For technical questions and the like, just ask if anyone on the blog has an answer to your question. I know that there are plenty of people following this blog with the collective knowledge to answer just about any questions you may have. Short of that, the information is freely available, and easy to find on the web (do your own homework! Jess, I’m sure, has enough homework of her own!) Anyway, from what I can tell she is flying a “main sail” or “main” (the sale attached to the aft (rear) side of the “main mast” (big pole sticking straight up). For the front of the boat she probably has several sails to choose from; different sizes for different conditions. Currently I believe she is flying a Genoa (a large front sail or “head sail”). She most assuredly is carrying “storm sails” aboard (smaller, heavier cloth sails) for when conditions deteriorate. Jess has to determine as best as possible what sails to use well before conditions deteriorate because if the weather gets too rough, making sail changes can become rather unpleasant (big understatement).
Mike D
Landlocked in Philadelphia, Pa, USA
Hi Jesse,
Good to hear from you and explanations of Easy Food and your very cool menu. I dropped by a second hand store today and was looking for vinyl albums for my mum and found something by Christopher Cross ..."Sailing" and thought of you. Some of the lyrics go:
It's not far down to paradise
At least it's not for me
And if the wind is right you can sail away
And find tranquility
The canvas can do miracles
Just you wait and see
Believe me
It's not far to never never land
No reason to pretend
And if the wind is right you can
find the joy
Of Innocence again
The canvas can do miracles
Just you wait and see
Believe me.....
Love and Fair Winds from Michigan
Tigger, Jenny, Barb, Gypsy
My two cents continued:
As far as Jessica’s water supply is concerned, modern voyaging sailboats have water tanks on board that hold enough water to last for several days or weeks depending on usage. Jess does not have enough water on board to get her through her journey. She has to be using a desalinating system of special filters and a high-pressure pump (check any marine supplier on the web for more info). These water purifiers use a lot of electricity from the boats “house” batteries’. These batteries’ are charged from the wind vane-wind generator, the solar panels, or the generator on the engine. Electrical usage must be constantly monitored via special electrical meters and gauges. Jess only has a limited amount of fuel to use to run the engine so I’m sure she will only use the engine when necessary. She will probably run the engine to “exercise it” for a few minutes on a periodic basis “engines like that”. The engine most usually has its own bank of batteries’ from which to draw starting power from. These batteries can be used as a backup to the house batteries and vise versa.
Besides being an expert sailor and navigator, Jess has to know how to maintain a vast complex system of electrical and mechanical equipment. She has to be able to do things like rebuild her desalination pump and filter system. Use an electrical multi-meter. Change diesel fuel filters and fan belts and hoses. She has to be able to fix fuel lines and electrical wires. She has to know how to make gaskets. She has to know how to plug leaks in thru-holes in the hull (bottom) in an emergency. She may have to do this while under extreme conditions of weather, fatigue, malaise, and nausea. She has to know where all her tools and spare parts are stowed and be ready to find them in an instant. She has to know survival first aid and antibiotic use. She has to be able to staple closed any open wounds that she might get. She has to know how to extinguish onboard fires. She even has to know how to rebuild the “head” (lavatory). On a boat the “head” is a complex piece of equipment all unto itself, with valves, hoses, gaskets, a tank and a pump or two.
Most people who don’t know sailboats have no idea of how knowledgeable Jess has to be to be able to undertake this endeavor. It’s not just impressive that she can single hand a boat of this size in all kinds of weather both day and night. That she can navigate and use complex electronic gear (radar, HF radio, GPS, Satcom satellite communications, etc.) She can diagnose problems and make repairs as well. All of this and more at 16 years old! This girl is one special little lady! Am I impressed? Hell Yeah, You should be too!
No, Jess cannot have visitors on board. No, Jess cannot stop for fuel, water, food, and spare parts/equipment if she is to be eligible for “around the world solo and unassisted” status. She may anchor her boat to make repairs if need be.
And to Anonymous from NN, re: “Jess, I just realized that your blog has already become my highlight of the day! I click on your site several times daily to see if the blog has arrived.” You’re not alone there! Count me in too!
Mike D
Landlocked in Philadelphia, Pa, USA
G'day from Wollongong Jess. Just saw you and Ella on breakfast telly, so I thought I would jump online and wish you all the best.
All the best then ?^_^?
haggisfamily.
Hi Jess,
nice to hear that you are doing well and our heartiest wishes for your amazing affort and wish you every success.Have fun and specially keep in touch with us.
Thanks
Ishara and Kosta
Jess You Go girl
Found this thought for you . "I never notice what has been done. I only see what remains to be done"
Have a great day mate
Ruddy
Ulladulla Harbor NSW
Well done Jessica, Deb mash potato, years since I heard that name. Good luck with the bread maker
Hi Jesse,
Loved the info on the food, it is something I was wondering about actually. Sounds like a perfect journey for you so far.
Hi to Parker & Ella's Pink Lady!;)
Lissy
Gold Coast
Good on ya Jess. Those lamb chops sound nice. The deb allways comes in handy. Do you have Spam on board?
Enjoy the day.
Hi Jess. We're a former cruising family (mom, dad, and two teen girls), all loving the chance to hear about your day-to-day adventures.
We're also curious about what you're doing for water, so a post about that would be much appreciated.
Happy sailing!
Ronnie and family
Seattle, WA USA
Hi Jess,
I'm enjoying your blog and keeping tabs on your progress. I post your blog entries on my Facebook page for all my friends to see. We are all proud of ya .
Regards,
Bob
Coffs Harbour
Australia
http://www.BobbyHowson.com
Hey Jess,
This is the first time I have logged onto you Blog and I can only imagine how bored you will get at times. Therefore, I have decided to try to send you a quote, weird fact or joke as often as possible.
While driving yesterday I saw a banana peel in the road and instinctively swerved to avoid it...thanks Mario Kart
Good luck
Cam
Following your progress daily Jessica. Loving your blog, and enjoying the vids and photos. Keep them coming. Linds NZ
Does it get completely dark and black in the evening and nights? If so, isn't that very frightning?
Buena suerte .... I have been following your awesome journey day by day from Caracas Venezuela, wondering what your thoughts are and how peaceful you must feel.... Keep up!!! Do u ever get to chat??/ I guess not... i hope for the best for you.... Que dios te bendiga Take care...
Jess, More photos please! Love to see what your meals look like.
Best wishes,
Scott family
Bray Park, Qld.
Jesse,
Just think you have probably already sailed further than 95% of the worlds population ever has!
If you gave us your lat and long we could find your position exactly on GoogleEarth.
Even post your photos in the appropriate place. Great for all those young students following your progress.
Food sounds interesting. Good luck with the bread.
Jeff
Hi Jessica,
"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step" Lao-Tzu (604 BC - 531 BC)
Keep stepping!!!
My boat is now on the hard, no more sailing for me for 6 cold months :( I couldn't wait to read your blog to see what you were up to must be quite a sight. You wouldn't be human if you didn't feel a little overwhelmed. I think you are eating far better than I ever did in university!!!!! sounds pretty good
Reading through the comments and I am constantly amazed by the impact you are having all over the world. And all of the people whose lives you have touched myself included.
Enjoy!!!
Darren Achim
skipper
"Quest"
Toronto Canada
Another great blog Jess..folow your progress with great interest..be safe..
Hey Jesse, go get em girl. This is an amazing thing thing that you are doing. Our hearts are with you.
Say hi to King Neptune for me when you cross the equator.
You make us proud to be Australian.
Craig
We're with you in spirit! Greetings from the U.S. and God bless you on this amazing journey!
Why not simply post your current position with each new blog entry, so that we who like to plot these things can do so while we await the real time tracker.
So glad you are absorbing ever moment jess hope your bath was nice.........
Angela
Brisbane
Hi Jess =)
Love your updates as always. Bucket bath... do you use fresh water? Do you get to take a dip in the ocean every now and then?
The tune from the little mermaid, -Part of your world "Look at this stuff, isn't it neat? Wouldn't you think my collection's complete?..." suddenly appeared in my thought.
Have a good day sailing !
SC
sweet
Jess, your blogs are excellent, I have fully enjoyed reading all of them. I wish you best of luck on your voyage!
hey jessica
great to see you are settling in nice. it would be great to track your progress. can you say when the traker will be up and running? also if you could post your long and lat then i could track you on google earth. thanks canada
Enjoy your daily 'updates' and progress reports. Keep safe and enjoy the passion. Your living the dream!
My daughter Molly who is only 5 is amazed by you and your adventure, she thinks that you are so brave. We follow your blog everyday and i can show her where you are. Molly would like to know if you have seen any whales and sharks. Thanks for the great stories, stay safe.
Debbie
Jervis Bay nsw
Hey Jess,
This slow start may be a blessing for you. Our family are all cheering you on and as the voyage continues and new challenges come your way our thoughts will be with you. We are so proud of you Jess.
Stay safe and play one day at a time.
Steve Kerry Zeb and Jack
Your cousins in Nelson New Zealand
Hi Jessica. I also would be interested to know your sked times and frequencies. I follow the Sydney - Hobart race this way every year.
Jessica I assume you are using a Sat/Nav system to navigate. Do you have any back up for that, sextant sight reduction tables etc ? Do you keep a DR log ?
Good luck and Fair winds to you. Jack
You GO Girl - you show them Jesse.
I have faith in you. Just one thing ask someone to tell your NZ grandfather not to make any comments to the media unless he can do it with 'class'. His comment about 'showing them the finger' was not nice especially coming from someone his age, and you can shut your critics up by just plain sailing. Good Luck
Nothing like a broad reach to put miles under the keel. We really enjoyed your photos. You're never alone out there, our hearts are always with you.
Hi again Jesse
I hope you had a good bath in the cockpit.
What songs are you listening to? My favourite song is crazy frog. My sister wants to know if you have a tv. Do you get good sleep on the boat in the middle of nowhere?
What will you do for Christmas on your own? Does santa come to you?
From Skagen
(8yrs, Gold Coast Australia)
15 knots on the beam ...... pure bliss
keep enjoying it Jess, and thanks for the daily updates
Hey there Jess. All looks good in your world. Pleased to read that you are having fun and relaxing. Hope the winds pick up a bit for you soon so you can get some miles behind you.
Are you distilling your own water for drinking and bathing?
Take care.
Cheryl and Steve
Anna Bay NSW
It is just awesome that we can follow your journey, and write comments for you.The pictures you posted are fantastic...Go Jess
Chris
Newcastle
Great work, Jess. What an inspiration you are.
Ian
Hi Jess,
My name is Shane Matheson and I live in Brisbane and I have been wanting to write to you for a little while and let you know that despite any negative media attention and nay sayers, you are out there showing the world what an incredible personality you are. Although you are only 16 and I am 25, you have become a HUGE inspiration to me and my plans to travel around the world. I sit at home willing you a safe and more importantly... an AMAZING experience. I wish there was something I could do to support you more though it seems that you have almost an army of supporters wishing you well. Not to mention that you are obviously SO capable to the point that it would put normal people like me to shame. You know that you have what it takes to succeed and I am looking very forward to the day when you sail back into Australia, triumphant and making those negative people eat their words. I hope you see some of the most beautiful things this planet has to offer. Don't forget the photos!!! lol.
YOU CAN DO IT!!! GO GO GO!!!
The toughest times will one day be the most rewarding.
Best of luck Jess
great job!! i am very happy taht you are going out for what you want!
Greetings young lady. I am thrilled to be able follow your block daily. You see I am retired and am fired by your determination at this age. My blessings are with you two all the way. I am sure it is exciting to sit all alone out there but don't forget that He is watching you to.Bye
Glad to hear the wind picked up. For one of those rare occasions my prediction was right.
Keep on sailing and smiling Jess.
Geoff from Port Macquarie
Some more info from an australian paper: 'couriermail.com.au':
AUSTRALIA'S yachting weather guru says Jessica Watson should make steady progress through the South Pacific as she continues her chase for a world sailing record.
Dr Roger Badham, who has guided sailors through six Olympics, seven Americas Cups and 30 trips around the world, said the outlook for the next week was favourable for Jessica.
Dr Badham will provide updates every Saturday for The Courier-Mail on the weather confronting Jessica on a journey that will take her into the treacherous southern ocean.
"The weather for Jessica for the next week is pretty good," Dr Badham said. "There is a little front coming towards her (today) with 20-30 knot north- westerly winds but early Sunday morning (tomorrow) the winds are turning around.
"She should have south-easterly winds from Monday to Thursday of about 15-20 knots and maybe into the 20s. And she should have a shower or two but it should be basically fine."
Good to see that Jessica has one of the best weather-experts in the world on her team.
http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,26252041-3102,00.html
Just checked the weather myself as I do every day and I noticed quite a change:
the synoptic chart shows a low pressure trough and a low forming south of Jessica's position pushing the high pressure system further north-east:
http://www.bom.gov.au/weather/national/charts/synoptic.shtml
the 10 meter wind chart shows in colour
the increased wind-strength in Jessicas
Area between Lord Howe Island to Norfolk Island and the North of New Zealand with winds of 15kts to 25kts:
http://www.bom.gov.au/cgi-bin/nmoc/latest_Y.pl?IDCODE=IDYTX003.10M.000
seems like Jessica will have a busy day today on the Ella's pink lady.
wishing you a good day and happy sailing dear Jessica - one line of longitude made good -23 left to go. Piece of Cake.
from Gus,Tom and Serena in Sydney
(aerobatic pilots-navigators)
http://www.redbaron.com.au/adventures
On another note, congratulations to Julie and Roger, on their strength of character and their unwavering resolve to support their daughter in the face of almost overwhelming media negativity. My support extends to you also during this tough and inevitably stressful time. I wish your daughter all the best. A safe and exciting journey. And my deepest congratulations to you both for raising such an exceptional woman capable of literally taking on the world.
Shane
Jessica i have been following the journey of the most amazing woman on the planet (Freya Hoffimeister)http://qajaqunderground.com/ now we have two amazing Adventurers to follow, how are we going to get our fix when you both finish ? lol keep up the good work, Shorty,Perth.
Hi Jessi' As I'm sure your well aware that Most (the people that matter) of Australia and the world are behind you all the way! your food sounds better than what i've got in my cupboard! lol. My thoughts are with you all the way! its people like you that make me proud to be Australian! :)
I've finally got round to finding your web site as I would like to follow your adventures.
At least with your blog and the internet,you are not on your own.
Well done!
Hey Jess, you're making good progress.
Looks like you'll be passing Norfolk Island maybe Monday morning. Do you have an estimated time, and how close are you coming to the island? It would be great to see you sailing past. It's a sunny warm day here today.
Hey Jess
Its great to keep up to date on your blog, I enjoy reading it all.
Best wishes from California USA!
Hi Jessica,
I am very glad that you are enjoying the journey. From reading your blog, it looks like you are hungry for more adventure. Me and my sisters are extensively tracking your progress. We all applaud and envy your brilliance. Apparently, my biggest adventure was to go next door to retrieve the ball I accidentally kicked over, but hey! Everyone has to start somewhere. Go on and continue this journey, that others can only dream of doing. Don't stop, keep going, Thrive all the way until you get back.(We know you will) Can't wait until your next post.
God Bless
Rae
Frankston, Victoria
Jessica,
You go girl,all the best
Wil,Lesley,Freya and Baby Harper Wilson
Hey Jess,
Have a great trip i wished it was me sailing the world, oh well one day i will, just follow your dream and get back to us safely
Gordon
Following you from Del Mar, California.
Safe Travels
Paul Corey, MD.
Hi Jess, Have Reiki following you and pink lady, so proud of you.
Beth
Sunshine Coast.
Loved the pictures, hope there are more to follow! I'm glad the weather is so fine, and that you are having a great time! Hope the trip stays so nice! Questions:
1) do you fish? like do you catch and eat fish?
2) what do you do for water? Do you have a desalinator or something?
3) what do you do about your hair? when I went sailing with duke of ed, my hair was insane after only 5 days at sea - how do you keep yours so nice and not ... crazy?
Hi Jessica, I am very glad that you are enjoying the journey. From reading your blog, it looks like you are hungry for more adventure. Me and my sisters are extensively tracking your progress. We all applaud and envy your brilliance. Apparently, my biggest adventure was to go next door to retrieve the ball I accidentally kicked over, but hey! Everyone has to start somewhere. Go on and continue this journey,that others can only dream of doing. Don't stop, keep going, Thrive all the way until you get back.(We know you will) Can't wait until your next post. God Bless Rae Frankston, Victoria
Ella
Adventure of a lifetime,heading out to sea.
Sydney to our aft, Ella's set free
The day her keel was laid,she did not have a clue,
her destiny,an adventure making a dream come true.
What the future holds, one day at a time.
Ella,Pink Lady show me peace of mind.
Patience when it's slow,strength when I fear.
Contentment when the sun sets, and when gentle winds we hear.
As the days pass, let me joy in the show.
Draw to us Dolphins, birds as they fly.
Let me relish in this gracious, glorious, natural high.
In the times I am low,
help my soul to grow.
Show me my gifts, as well as the things I need to let go.
Keep me alert when I need, let me rest when I can.
Protect me through my mistakes, bring us safe back to land.
Thank you Pink Lady, Ella my friend,
for I Jesse know, my dreams are also in your hands.
Great will be that moment as we draw close to our goal,
but the time we have shared together will through history be our story told.
Prayers and thoughts for you and Ella.
Mike Atlanta
Re: Mike D
Great stuff Mike, thanks for the well researched information. I too was thinking Jessica would be too busy to go into detail re her preparation and daily routine. She really is a wonder Girl!
Bluefin, Sunshine Coast Australia.
i think your family are pretty amazing too! we have 2 small children and hope that when they tell us about a dream for their own lives we can support and encourage them to just go for it!
something my husband once said when someone knocked him for doing something 'out of the box,'
"i would much rather jump 10ft off the ground reaching for the stars, then to not try at all!"
keep reaching Jess,your a unique young women!
the eadys
Thanks Jessica for your blog. You are a inspiration to lots of peopels. It is fascinating the updates on food, equipment etc. Keep it coming.
Safe sailing. Australia is proud of you.
Wow Jessica - you make it all seem so easy! You are fantastic and you have a brillant attitude. Like other mums watching your progress I do worry, but I am really proud of you at the same time. Take care and enjoy yourself.
Good to hear that the wind is cooperating and is moving you along so well. Very interesting to hear about your food. Hard to believe - - lamb chops that will be edible for 18 months without refrigeration. My Dad sailed world wide just after the turn of the
20th century. I remember him talking about their diet of salt pork and hard tack. Your diet sounds much more yummy.
Be safe and God Bless you.
Dave from Minnesota
Great to see the video and read your daily posts. It's great to see you following your dreams and having fun doing it successfully. I'm keeping you in my prayers. Paul - Fort Worth, Texas
Hi Jessica, Just catching up on your blog. Love the photos. What a beautiful world we live in! Weather today here on the Sth Coast of Oz is cold! Sea is a little choppy and a cold wind with a sprinking of rain every now and then. What are the day and night tempratures that you are experiencing? Do you see many whales and or dolphins or other kinds of sea animals? Great to read about your food, I was wondering how you managed that. Go girl, stay safe, I ask the universe every day to keep you safe. Have a good day. Michelley3 :-)
Sounds like things are going to plan, keep up the good work.
Do you play chess ? If you do and have a mind to we could organise a game to while away the quiet moments. Love the Blog, thank you for taking us all along for the ride.
All the best - Jukka
Please give my love to Norfolk Usland. Perhaps one of the most beautiful locations on Earth. Glad to read that you are still well and strong. Sya that way. Again may all the winds be kind winfs and bring you home safe and stonger.
You are one brave and mature young woman. I wish you nothing but fair winds and calm seas. Hope you enjoy every day of your amazing adventure. I'm curious if you are going to try and supplement your meals by trying to catch some fish.
Thanks for the blog and the very best of luck to you.
Gerry
Ontario, Canada
hey jess, keep up the gr8 work. You ar doing an amazing job & a true inspiration to all. Enjoy your dream.
Sharryn & Keesha
Adelaide
Hi Jesse,
I'm at Yr 5 student at Wallsend and my class and I are all very inspired. We are amazed how mature and responsible you are. We've acually done some work in our books about you; how you demonstrate our 5 keys to success- confidence, organization, relsilience, persistence and getting along.
We all beleive you are a true role model!
Remember, Never give up...
Love,
Tayla
NSW
Hi Jess,
I just love reading your blogs! I feel like I'm having this great adventure with you. I'm so glad you are safe and enjoying yourself. I have to say I really envy you. You are a brave and 'gutsy' girl and a true inspiration! I look forward to following your progress. Stay safe!
Deanne
wow, what an amazing amazing young woman you are. I have tears in my eyes thinking about how proud your family must be and of course you yourself.
take care and best of luck
Magpie here,
Hi Jessica, Great to see you got Mike D to handle a lot of the questions, lol. I hope he always posts after the 200 comment mark,nice package of information.
I hope you don't get many of these..."She has to be able to staple closed any open wounds..." urghhh, Mike D was getting into the swing of things well and truly.
Any way, Bart Cummings has won the Cox Plate as well as the Caufield cup so far. See Ya:)
you are 1 amazing young lady. you show them how it is done sweetheart. for those people that didn't believe in u. tell them to go stick it..... i think u are just 1 great aussie girl. showing the boys that girls can do it too. my daughter all of 5 wants to be just like u. she has told me to tell u ROCK ON JESS.
As all Radio Operators should know,
we can not expect the pilot of an Aircraft or the captain of a ship to publish their vital radio communication frequencies or scheduled radio calls.
There is the added risk of airwaves and frequencies being jammed.In an Emergency situation secure Radio-Communication can be a life-saver.
The same goes for longitude and latitude fixes in the Oceania area.
There are a large number of Islands and boats in Oceania and I for one would not like to see other boats or craft intrude on Jessica's course and heading.
Jessica and her team are already giving so much and if we read the blog we know that there will be a tracker sometime soon.
So until then please let's be patient. South of Norfolk Island should be close enough for now for plotting on a Map.
gustav tom serena
(pilot-navigators)
http://www.redbaron.com.au/adventures
I am reading your blogs daily , safe sailing and keep your spirits high
Bea from Perth
Go Jess Go! my whole family think u are amazing. MY daughter all of 4. wants to do want u are doing. she has asked so many questions on boats and such.tell hose people who said u could do it. to go bite their bums. i know with all my heart u can do this girl. a message from my daughter. Rock on Jess.!!!!
Hello Jesse,
Tonight's gonna a good night! I finally got my new Ipod working, and the "black-eye peas" are jamming in my brain. I hope you can get new music as you travel because if I was in your "bare-feet" and dancing on a boat, I would playing it proud and loud. I would never be lonesome with music because music can fuel your soul. So, if you are ever lonesome or down...just jam baby! It will bring back to an even keel....You are doing great! Keep the sheets full and the tassels horizonal....Godspeed Princess.......Buddy
Hey. This is my 1st time to read your blogs but I want you to know that my family is praying for you. Your blogs are funny and don't be worried about them being to long and boring. They're definitely interesting. Hope you stay safe and having fun.
Miriam
Houston, Texas
fabulous sailing Jessie - 6.5knots sounds perfect. Putting the reef in sounds a smart move. Jon Sanders succeeded by making moves before they were needed. Your food sounds wonderful. I've got no refrigeration on my yacht too, but have not gone 8 months without fresh stuff! Great progress. Stay safe.
Phil. Western Australia.
Buena Suerte Jessica!! Luis Argentina
Following your blog. Greetings from the Clarke family in Zillmere, Brisbane. Have a safe and enjoyable trip that you will remember all your life and tell your grandchildren how nanna sailed the world.
Hey Jessica,
I'm hooked to your blog, fantastic what you're doing. 20 years ago, 4 years before you came into this world, I also set off from Holland on a solo circumnavigation of the globe. It took me 4 years and a bit to complete, anchoring in many beautiful places. We sailed back to Holland married to an Aussie and have now a beautiful dauchter almost your age. It was the best thing I (we) ever did.
Please Keep alway clicked to your harness even if the weather is fine.
Enjoy,
Arno van cauwenberghe
Enjoy the experience Jess and stay safe!
Renita
Sydney
Well done Jessica. When I was 15 my mum, Gwen wished me to sail around the world. Thought it a joke, now I understand. It is a once in a lifetime learning curve, and an age we are still learning, and able to react with survival instincts at a high. See ya on the return trip.
You could be right, do an honor LAP....if you keep up this speed.
Jaimie Hall, Victoria, vk3tze@hotmail.com.
Next trip you do, get a HAM licence. What is you power running at, SOLAR, etc?
Hi Jessica, I'm going to join the ranks of people who are very curious about your water supply. I am assuming you pull salt water from the sea and use it for things that don't require fresh water, but what do you do for drinking water? How much fresh water can you store on board, and do you have the means to purify sea water into fresh water? If so, does it use heaps of electricity... or gas?
I reading this from the mountains of Colorado in the USA... Thanks for the great updates and pictures. Our thoughts are with you..best of luck..have fun, be safe...cio..
Well done Jessica. When I was 15 my mum, Gwen wished me to sail around the world. Thought it a joke, now I understand. It is a once in a lifetime learning curve, and an age we are still learning, and able to react with survival instincts at a high. See ya on the return trip.
You could be right, do an honor LAP....if you keep up this speed.
Jaimie Hall, Victoria, vk3tze@hotmail.com.
Next trip you do, get a HAM licence. What is you power running at, SOLAR, etc?
Hi jessica. All the best from Lou & D'arlene, of Port Macquarie.. Do you have a map we can follow...
.... Safe Seas..... Lou & D.J.
Hiya Jess,
The best bread I have ever made on a boat was :
3 cups of plain flour,
a packet of yeast
and SEAWATER
to make a sticky dough.
Maybe it was the boat oven or perhaps the Seawater, but it had super crunchy crust and was great bread - as good as it gets.
Good luck, one step at a time.
This may be a question with an obvious answer, but not to me... What happens to the rubbis that is created onboard? is there some sort of "rubbish compactor" so it can be stored in as small a space as possible til the end? I'm guessing food scaps etc can be thrown to the fish but the rest is carried on board the boat?
I was initially quite negative about your voyage - worrying about your safety, thinking it was terrible and ludicrous to attempt such a thing. But you reminded me of what a weakling I can be! I regret having those thoughts now, and am sending you loving, encouraging thoughts, and a merry journey. I KNOW you will prove every critic wrong! Don't ever doubt yourself - although I don't think that needs to be said, as you're doing an amazing thing here! I wish you the very best. I will follow your blog and send you positive thoughts daily. You are an inspiration! Thank you for proving me wrong and revealing a part of me I did not want!
Leesha, Newcastle NSW
Hi Jessica
Am so excited reading about your journey...what an adventure!! And how fantastic is it that you have had the courage to put your passion into action despite all the difficulties!! It's the stuff of heroes and legends!!!
With you all the way and prayers for your safety.
Jill (Newcastle, NSW)
Hi
Do you carry all your empty food containers around with you? it will get like a garbage dump pretty soon?
Hey Jess! Enjoy your time....every bit of it. You are on the trip of a lifetime..... one that you can be proud of. I am not a sailor...don't even lke the beach!!! ... but its going to be good news hearing all about your journey. Take care. You GO GIRL!!!
Tammy
Melbourne
Hi Jess. I'm a little older than you but I can relate lots to your spirit. Once when I was 16 I found myself in the Captains seat of a DC3 airliner on a scheduled night flight from Mackay to Brisbane with 30 pax aboard. When I was 19, one night I drove in reverse all the way from Surfers Paradise to Mt Gravatt, Brisbane. Both exploits very naughty by todays standards, but they serve to remind me that rebelliousness and non-conformity are alive and well in you my dear. God speed and enjoy!!
Glenn
Beaudesert.
Hi Jessica-I'm intrigued by your undertaking and am following your blog daily to follow your progress. Enjoyed the pictures-hope to see more from time to time.
Best of Luck Jessica, I can't wait for your adventures to unfold, I would be reading your blogs with great interest. May the good Lord look after you, whoever she or he is and Mother Nature be kind. I look forward to the day you step off Ella and you give your Mum & Dad a big hug. I admire your spirit, courage and determination. Take care, Beecroft Matt.
Hie JesS
This is my first time to be on your blog. I watched you live on TV from Perth the day you took off. Its so great Jess!!! We all love you> Wish you all the best, I know God is always with you and you will achieve your goal. Have Funny!!!! Keep the updates.
Hi all,
I see a lot of the same question regarding water supplies so if anyone is interested I did read an article in the Herald Sun on the 18/10 which states Jesse will carry 300 litres of water, does have a desalinator & also hopes to catch rain water using sails. Hope you find it as useful as I did. Hope your day is good Jess!
Best wishes xx The McGraths Nowra
jess when your out at sea do you also fish
Hi Jess!
I just wanted to say that I think what you're doing is amazing!! I am 16 as well and think you are crazy (GOOD CRAZY ;)) cause I could not imagine myself doing what you are :P but I truly admire your ambition. Best of luck, I know you will succeed in making it around the world in Ella's Pink Lady, may you stay safe and have fun out there!! I'll keep reading your blog. Keep up the awesome photos too :)
Don't worry about writing too much or boring us because even the little details are fun to read and I'd bet most people have no clue about sailing or anything nautical...so write away when you feel like it!
Some history on Norfolk Island.
The island was first settled by East Polynesian seafarers either from the Kermadec Islands north of New Zealand or from the North Island of New Zealand. They arrived in the fourteenth or fifteenth century and survived for several generations before disappearing. Their main village site at Emily Bay has been excavated by archaeologists. These people left behind stone tools, the Polynesian Rat, and banana trees as evidence of their occupation. The harakeke, or New Zealand flax plant was brought to Norfolk Island either from New Zealand directly or from Raoul Island (Sunday Island) by these Polynesian settlers. The final fate of these early settlers remains a mystery. The first European known to have sighted the island was Captain James Cook, in 1774, on his second voyage to the South Pacific on HMS Resolution. He named it after the Duchess of Norfolk, wife of Edward Howard,9th Duke of Norfolk. The Duchess was dead at the time of the island's sighting by Cook but Cook had set out from England in 1772 and could not have known of her death in May 1773. Norfolk Islandwas used for many years as a penal colony for the most incorrigable prisoners. In 1856, the Island was resettled by Pitcairn Islanders who left their native island when the population grew too large to be sustained by the resources on Pitcairn. Durign World War II, the ISland was used as an air base but being far from the war zone it was abandoned in 1944. In the 1960s, 50 families from Britain settled on the island after watching a BBC television documentary.
The island is the eroded remnant of a basaltic volcano active around 2.3 to 3 million years ago, with inland areas consisting mainly of rolling plains. The island is the highest point on the Norfolk Ridge, which is part of the submerged continent Zealandia.
The area surrounding Mt Bates is preserved as the Norfolk Island National Park, which covers approximately 10% of the island. The park contains remnants of the forests that originally covered the island including stands of subtropical rainforest. The park also includes the two smaller islands to the south of Norfolk Island, Nepean and Phillip islands. The vegetation of Phillip Island was devastated due to the introduction during the penal era of pest animals such as pigs and rabbits giving it a red-brown color viewed from Norfolk. Pest control and remediation work by park staff has recently brought some improvement to the Phillip Island environment.
From the pictures, this island looks like a very nice place to live.
Hi Jess,
I am following your progress through your regular blogs, through day 1. Gotta know about the routine of how you take a nap, eat and the trivia. Amazing! Through your journey I am experiencing how one would feel; circumnavigating the oceans. Proud of you. Loads of luck. Cheers. -A
Hey Jess
Good to hear your goin well. I have been reading your blog for a few days now and i really admire your confident carfree attitude to the whole journey. I was wondering whether you carry around enough fresh water to last you or if you distill salt water. Good Luck and stay safe.
Simo, Sydney NSW
Hey Jess!
You are Awesome!
I am in Yr 6 and my class have been watching you journey so far.
I am now addicted to checking out your website every few hours hoping enthusiasticallly for another post!
Just a few quick questions:-
1)What happens to all you rubbish on board, do you have on of those american garbage disposal units. etc??
2)Do you have a large supply of fresh water or do u cyphyn salt water?
3)PLEASE post more pics. I do hope you dont mind, but if its alright i am going to copy and paste some of the pics as i am doing a class project on you'r and "Ella's" Trip...if you do not want me to do so, just say..
Thanks & Best of Luck
Issy.
hi jess iv only just found out about your amazing journey i look foward to following your amazing journey good luck !!!!
Queenstown
New zealand
I like some of the funny comments people leave you. You must laugh when you read some of them. Well, it's great to know that you have many people thinking of you.
I hope the rest of your trip continues to be as good as it has been already. Safe sailing!!
To Jess & Magpie,
Sorry if I got a little too graphic :-(
Mike D
Landlocked in Philadelphia, Pa, USA
Dear Jessica,
Thank you for taking time for us fans writing and photographing! I'm so very happy for you and the good start! Safety first and safely you and Ella's Pink Lady sail on!
Weide @ Sacramento, California
Go Girl..Our family are right behind you,as we are Sailors too.
We joined your Voyage on day one & will be following you till the very end...
Safe Sailing....till next time
Cheers
You go girl..Show the world that you can do this,as I know you can..
Show the world that Aussie spirit.
Good luck..
Hi Jess, I assume you're on GMT for your voyage, when do you expect to cross the International Date Line? You've got a huge fan club including a lot of "techies" who are interested in the more practical and technical aspects of your journey, you're certianly not alone! Stay cool.
Terry Murphy
hey jessica!
this is the first time i've been on here, its quite amazing reading your daily updates, i would sure be nervous doing what you're doing, i guess everyone is saying everything that i'm writing right now, you probably won't even read this with all the messages you are getting, but oh well i tried ^^!!!
keep it up and stay positive :) you are an enormous inspiration to thousands of us, including me!
katie,18yrs
xx
Hi Jess
Thanks for the photos! They make me and others (I am sure) feel that we are out there with you. Wishing you red (or pink) skies at night, shepherds delight!
Best wishes
Bruce
hi jesse
Its katie again, if you go past france(im sorry i havent yet looked where you are going!) please say Bonjour to france for me, my home!( in NSW now)
take care,
xoxox
Well done so far Jess it sounds wonderful love reading your blogs keep safe
Well -- the food sounds a little dull, but -- HEY! You're out on the sea for eight straight months!
Sounds like you have a great attitude about everything.
I'm following you on a map and it is amazing to think of the progress you're making, bit by bit. This whole thing is so cool.
Robin Lee Graham, watch out!
keeping you in my prayers Jessica - safe sails & happy waters.. keep up the awesome voyage!! I've been telling all my friends here in South Carolina about your odyssey & they are following you too...
I think that your ambitious attempt is just great and wish you total success. Following your blog from Papua New Guinea. Bon chance! Charlie Port Moresby
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lol
hey jess, so proud of u !!!1 so is australia !! AND THE HOLE WORLD !! maybe???
gooooood luck hope u have fun and a good experience
love the west aussie renee
You go Girl!
And Hubby thanks you for the Easyfood tip.
mim
hey jess hope you are haveing fun at there i am keeping up on all your blogs keep safe at there.
cya
cant wait to follow this amazing journey....u inspire me! thanx jess
have fun hun!
hi jesse, like everyone else we wish you the greatest success. we are talking about your trip everyday.each day we cant wait to hear your progress and of your wellbeing. good sailing.
helen and david, bruny island
I've been showing my young children your website and talking to them about a young girl named Tania Aebi whom I read about years ago. It's all very exciting for us as I'm sure it is for you. I hope you have all the good weather you want and plenty of wild weather for entertainment. Good luck Miss J, we'll be watching out for you.
Hey Jess, I had heard and read news articles about your voyage. Today is the first day I've come across your blog and videos and it's great you have the facilities to keep not only your family but your supporters up to date with how your adventure is going. Keep safe and have fun.
Hello Jessica.... me and my daughters are watching your progress daily from Bangkok. We wish you the best and keep writing, your a great inspiration. Xiana(Shiana) 9, Meilan 7. Take care... from the russells
Wow! Wow! Wow! Wow! Wow! Well done! You must be having an awesome time!
♥Possum Princess♥
P.S I'm 14 and from Canberra!
Beautiful pics, looking forward to reading along on your great adventure. All the best.
Cheers Glenys
Sunshine Coast
Hey Jess!
U GO GIRL! i could neva imagine doing wot u are doing! i would b scared shitless! looking forward to seeing more pics!
I think your a brave girl Jess♥
Jessica
Congrats on your 1 week anniversary
regards
Geoff
Melbourne Orstralia
Hello Jessica, sound great onboard? Nice food, better conditions. Keep up the good work. Greeting from the Netherlands X Michel.
I was so inspired that I got a group of friends together and am skippeering my Yacht in the twillights. We are all girls and over 40. We all enjoy the blogs.
You are an inspiration. Good luck on your journey.
Hey Jesse - that lamb meal sounds awesome!
Each night I get on the computer and just can't wait to see what you've been up to. You are an inspiration to this old girl!
My wish for you is safe travelling and enough wind to keep you on track with your journey.
Have you got heaps of sunscreen?
Love,
Joy
x
Found this today Jesse, I think you have it in your hands, good luck
http://www.news.com.au/story/0,27574,26257595-421,00.html
Wow Jess! What an adventure. Hope you are safe. Please keep us updated. I hope your having fun. from Mitchell (7yrs)
Scone NSW
i love the pics in the previous blog! youre awesome Jessica! good luck
Bucket bath!!! LOL, I snorted cocke out my nose at that..... And thanks to the wonder of Google Earth, we can now keep track of you as yo go along.... Well done Jess, keep up the good work!!!
Hi Jess,
We are looking forward to watching your progress on an amazing journey...
Joel (my 10 year old son who's birthday is today) asks: Are you missing your family already?
Take care,
Jodie and Joel
Hi Jess, Glad to hear you spirits are still very high. Love reading your comments, top priority every night when I get home. Keep safe. Christine Gold Coast
I am so much enjoying your blogs like so many others,
and to hear how your journey unfolds as it happens is just so amazing, THANKS Jessica for sharing your experience with us all, happy sailing kiddo!
Regards Dennis (GoldCoast)
You are a massive inspiration to me, not to sail around the world; 'cause I don't think I'll be doing that in this lifetime :), but to be brave in every sence, to chase your dreams, follow your heart and so much more.
I truely do want you to achieve your goal and I have every faith you will. I long for the day I see you arrive back after a once in a lifetime chance to sail around the world by yourself.
Take care, and I wish you all the very best for not only your journey but the rest of your life :)
Nicole
Hi Jessica, just wanted to say I think what you are doing is amazing, and very much admire your courage, determination and hard work. So glad to hear you are enjoying it so far :-)
Kate, Brisbane
Hello Jessicaptain
Exactly 1 week since your departure and reading of your experiences, successes, progess and encounters from your daily bloggs - so far so good. Your "fan mail" is an indication of how you have inspired all ages from around the world. Everyone is blowing favouable winds your way for a continued smooth & safe ride.
Great idea suggested by Mike D for others to try and answer some of the many standard basic questions thrown at you, save you trying to do it.
Suggestion :- Maybe someone from your base station could open an FAQ link on your website.
God speed & fairweather
Regards Bryan - Perth WA
Love your blog, Jess. It's amazing that at an age when so many teenagers have no idea of what to do in life, you find the strength and courage to undertake such an awesome journey.
I like the pics, keep 'em coming! Also it's great that you're letting us know where you are, I can plot you on Google Maps.
From the other side of the globe,
Armand (Romania)
You Go Girl!
It is wonderful that you are following your dream! We are all here for you every step of the way. Enjoy yourself!
Ejoy your weekend
Go for it girl, hope you make it ahead of time & prove all the knockers wrong. Take Care of yourself.
Peter H
Macclesfield SA
Dreamcatcher, DON'T dream the dream, LIVE the dream....as your are doing.
Go for it girl, hope you make it ahead of time & prove all the knockers wrong. Take Care of yourself.
Peter H
Macclesfield SA
Dreamcatcher, DON'T dream the dream, LIVE the dream, as you are doing.
Hi Jesse,
Of course you will be feeling the enormity of the challenge you set yourself, because it is enormous, and it won't get any easier until you 'turn the corner' i.e. on the way back rather than out...
Your worries had to happen - and you will quickly overcome your concerns because you offered yourself no other option.
Disregard the few naysayers - and have nothing to do with any negative people, they will only drag you down!
Only keep in mind the hundreds of thousands of positive people that you have drawn to your side, and who support you unconditionally.
Surround yourself with their love and the good cheer they offer you.
And all your fan club are naive if they don't understand that you should keep your secrets to yourself...pls!
Particularly your position, HF frq and skeds - reveal nothing,
Alan and Lena, Gold Coast
Hi Jess
I had the privilege of being born and bred a Lord Howe Islander and listened on the radio to many yachts come and go over the years. My Dad was the Port Operations Manager (or Harbourmaster) for a long time...it is certainly a beautiful part of the Tasman. Sounds like you are having a great time, I marvel at your ability to sleep for such short periods of time and still be refreshed (I reckon you can thank your youth for that!) God bless and enjoy those magnificent dolphins when they come your way!
Mel
Gold Coast
You are a real inspiration Jess, stay strong and keep giving us updates!! I read your blog daily, its really fantastic what you are doing. All the best.
Erik
Brussels, Belgium
Jesse
Great to see you are still in high spirits and enjoying your adventure. Us landlovers here in Canberra are so envious (and proud too)- wondering how fast is a knot in kph.
Anyway take care.
Peter and Kerri, Canberra Australia
Watching your amazing endeavours with great interest and admiration. Love your blogs. Wishing you Godspeed.
Am enjoying reading your blogs Jess and wish you a safe journey through fair winds and foul. You and your family have such courage to undertake this journey.
Great work Jess. My 16 year old daughters think you're mad, but they are following your trip and some of your spirit will rub off ..go girl
I think your doing a great job keep it up see you when you finnish
Hey Captain Jesse: It’s Greybeard and it is raining in Sydney town. I hope and pray the weather is faring better in your part of the ocean. Did you know that a lady called Margaret Chase Smith once said “When people keep telling you that you can't do a thing, you kind of like to try it”. I do not know who MCS is but I think you would agree, in your case, she is certainly correct. Go Jesse, we are with you, Kind regards, James and family.
I was just standing out on the balcony in the dark over looking Lake Eildon and the wind startled me.I immediately thought how brave this chick must be.. God speed. Karl
Jess, keep it up, will be there again when you sail back through Sydney heads as we were in the rainbow coloured kayak we followed you out in. Enjoy the tropical waters you will be headed to next.
Will J
It sure is great to read your stories Jess. You will have to write a book and it will be a number one best seller I think. Keep up the great work. cwalker
Hi Jess,it's Jen and from Bateman's Bay.Very interested in your journey,good luck with it all.
G'day mate, now for most part of it, you probably receive so many blog messages that in a few weeks you'll recognise some individual names as you go along!! I certainly have started recognising some as I have read through your messages!
Some good news from this side, finally ordered the plans for the Cat we'll be building, Simpson 11m! Will be getting this hopefully soon, and then it will only be about getting time to build the lady!! We'll be looking at setting of into the sunset within the next 6years, hopefully sooner!!
Well proud of you, enjoy, have fun, and keep learning the little nitty gritties while the going is good!!
Us3
Simply amazing, you go girl!
Ahoy! From Savannah Georgia once again. I get lost in the messages and names so just thought I would let you know its Sunday morning 7:55 am EST and was checking on you before we head out to church. Wondering how your day is going. We think of you often and yesterday I even tossed some dressmakers pins in our shopping cart-to use in marking your passage on the Worlds map I bought on Monday. The movie Amelia just came out about her ill-fated round the world flight- but as I surveyed the map to see whats ahead I was surprised to see Howland Island which is where her plane's last position was, out in that area of water.. But you are nestled in the prayers of thousands- and cocooned in our thoughts-hmph- for a solo voyage you've sure got alot of folks with you!!
Be Blessed on this Lords' Day Jessica. Can't wait to read your next entry- Be sure and rest..
Gary & Jan
Thanks for your updates Jess, always great to hear what you are up to, regards Mary
Keep it up!
What music do you listen to?
Josh from Perth
Hi Jessica, It`s very nice to follow your blog. You`re really a brave girl.
Take care!
Gothenburg, Sweden
Hi Jessica,
my question is: Do you use a safety- line, when you are working on deck? It doesn´t bear contemplating what happens, when you fall over board and see your ship sailing away.Or can you call Parker (why Parker?) to come back :) ???
what a great day! Your dinner sounds yum and I would be happy with all that cereal and hot drinks! Hope your cockpit bath was relaxing - that's such a funny image - you floating along in that vast sea having a bubble with the sun and the dolphins. :-) Have a safe night. all our best.
Loving your blog. I check it everyday and enjoy hearing about your progress. What an incredible adventure you are having.
Hi There Jesse,
How are you ? You seem to be okay; and having Heaps of Fun !! . . . Wow !!! ... Skipping Along at 6.5 Knots: That's Kool !! I bet you were Happy to see those 15 knot winds. How's "PARKER" ? ... and was I right about where You "Coined His 'Nickname' From" ... Ensign Charles (Chuck) Parker on McHale's Navy (because of the way CHUCK was always Playing with the Windvane at the Start of the Show ?
It must be wonderful to just sit back on deck and listen to Music as 'PINK LADY' Glides Along, and you ponder over the fruition of Your Dream. I said in my previous Post that Time Will Pass and it will be over before you know it: That may Be The case, Jesse; at the end of the 8 Months (or whatever), your Journey Dream will have come to It's End . . . . . BUT !!! ... Your Journey Will have Just Begun !! ..... Because 'MEMORIES LAST FOREVER!!!".
The Menu Plan and Food Sounds GREAT! I love Home Baked Bread. As for the Stuff thats getting Stale, don't waste it (yet): If you put some Milk & Sugar on it in a Cereal Bowl (and a sprinkle of Nutmeg, if you have any), it makes a Great Alternative to normal Cereal. Also, you can make Bread Crumbs and Coat your Chops & Chicken (if you have Chicken). Another thing is to Make Crouton's out of it. Also, if you Put A Slice or Two in with Cake, it will make the Cake stay fresher longer.
We haven't been able to follow you on GOOGLE EARTH since about Wednesday, so can't wait to use the Tracking System on Your BLOG. In the Meantime, is it possible to give us Approximate Long. and Lat. Bearings that you are at when you Post Each Blog. Even if you can do it ongoing, because not everyone might be able to follow the Tracking System on Your Blog.
You've only gone a short way so far, but judging by your Progress and Persistence, I'm guessing that you'll arrive in Sydney between May 21st 2010 and June 15th 2010.
They've Been Referring To You as "THE SCHOOLGIRL JESSICA WATSON" ..... But They Should Be Saying ... "AUSTRALIA'S TEEN SAILOR JESSICA WATSON !!" ... "AFRICA Might Have The SAHARA" ..... But ... "AUSTRALIA'S GOT JESSICA WATSON !!!"
Signing Off For Now, in the Usual way . . .
Have A Safe & Happy Journey, but Most Of All ... Have Fun, Jesse:
"You CAN And WILL Do It Jessica Watson !!!"
NM xx
Good tidings to you, Jess! As usual, I keep you in my thoughts, believe in your spirit fully, and am cheering you on, one day at a time. Safe handling and fair winds to you. After some rains, may you see rainbows expanding and fish jumping. May you be surrounded by warm ocean fragrances that offer you a moment to relax.
Thanks to Dave in PA, USA for his sensitive description of Ella's probable operating components (power,fuel,sails,desalination equipment, etc.). I commend all of Jess's followers who are SENSITIVE to her need to do her work each day, to rest and to have some privacy.
Blessings, Jess!!
"I will write peace on your wings and you will fly all over the world." ~ Sadako Sasaki
Mary, Maine, USA
Jess you Brat - where is our update ???
Cheers Graham
Hey Jessica, just to tune up your booring seamans life, here are some news from the opposite side of the globe.
This morning(Sunday) there was a radioshow where young people were asked about actualities. A group of them ( about 12-16years old) chose you for the most popular sportsman in these days!!!!!!!!!
Jess, all the best from here, be careful all the time. We all are folowing every mile of your journey.
Many regards from Marcus, Germany
Yah girl! drop a line a catch you a tuna! I thank you for providing me with something to look forward to each day I check your blog.
I recently did a 2 year circumnav on a big cat. I have mad respect for your courage and skill!
I hope u go fast with the wind on your ass!
Cayman Elston
KeyWest, USA
caymankw@yahoo.com
Jess?
Is it possible u can include your Lat&Long in your dailly blogs, we have over 4,000 students in our district alone that are tracking you on Google Earth for your entire trip!
Hi Jessica,
Just a short note to say Hi and wish you some more luck. Always thinking of you and praying for you. I hope you're taking time to do a little "moping". I liked that. Pictures are really beautiful and I caught some more of your videos that I somehow overlooked. Take care and keep up the good work and above all stay safe.
May God be with you and watch over you and may the angels keep your sails full. I will keep you in my prayers.
Michael from Kingwood, WV
This is for Mike D (landlocked in in Philadelphia, Pa, USA)
Kudo's to you Mike, she can't possibly answer all the Questions that are requested. But you did a fine job in laying out the whole picture. I, myself have spent a lot of time traveling thru the computer getting answers about shipboard life, and what it entails. She definitely has her hands full, but there is no doubt in my mind that she will handle it. Even with all my searching I still picked up a few pointers from you. Thank you.
Michael from Kingwood, WV
Hi Jess, I hope things are going well for you today. You inspire us all with your courage.
Scott from Memphis TN USA
Jesse,
Who's Ella?
Hi Jess
You seem to be making OK progress. I get the impression that there are no Aussie's on land these days we all seem to be out there with you (perhaps we're all at sea without you on land). Sorry, I know what you're thinking - what a really dumb attempt to be funny!
You sound in good spirits and that's what us bloggers need to know -if Jess is OK then we're OK.
Food wise you seem well catered for; Easyfood!! - have you run into a McDonald's-like franchise out there? Also, from your reports you appear to have a chocolate factory on board.
It occurs to me from time to time with so many troubled young people in the world Jess appears like a beacon in the night - Jess, the record is one thing but just for a moment think about the impact you are having on the lives of young people around the world. While this is your personal journey the potential it has to change the lives of others is not trivial. Rest assured what you are doing will impact positively on others in ways you never would have imagined.
Jess, please take good care of yourself.
HAWKEYE
so amazing, I am in california and following your blog daily! is it possible to see pictures of your daily life out there? like the interior of the boat so we get more of an idea of how your living? its just amazing.
hey, how is everyone following jessica on google earth? i dont c where she's posted any positions.
any help?
thanks.
there's been a lot of questions about fresh water. more than likely jess has a desalinator on board, so she didn't have to worry about trying to store 8 months of fresh water on board!
Hey Jessica
Glad to hear things are going well even if they are a little slow at times. Loved the photos and am looking forward to more.
Keep safe
Happy sailing
Christine
Ontario
Canada
I can't imagine you've got time to read all these comments on your blog, but maybe over the next five years you'll get them all read :-)
I've had a huge introduction to YOU (spent all day yesterday back-reading your archived postings), but my own biography is not nearly so interesting or momentous, so I'll try to be brief; Tracie Hall--51, happily married to Don Hall for 19 years as of this past Oct. 21, with three four legged canine kids and one feline. Don won a 23 Aquarius sailboat last December on an E-bay auction moored in Dana Point, CA that we've ventured out in all of 4 times. It kind of scares me. As a child I had dreams of tremendously huge looming black title waves that I was terrified of, so the thought of venturing into the open ocean is taking some getting used to--never sure whether the childhood dreams were psychological snapshots of whatever my life was about at the time or future predictions (or something else interesting or not). A friend of mine sails regularly in Seattle and has taken us out on our boat two of the four times ---less scary when someone on board is experienced. I've been reading Steve Sleight's "New Complete Sailing Manual" for about 6 months now and am only half way through. Based on that, you'd think I was bored by it. No, just a slow reader. :-)
I'm enjoying following your blog for the added education, but also because I'm totally enjoying your personality and the unity you have with your family and team.
Blessings my new friend,
Tracie
Hello Jessica,
I´m Ton from the Netherlands (the other side of the globe) I read your blog and comments with my class H4D from RSG Lingecolege Highschool.
We admire you much!
Do you happen to have heard from LAURA Dekker? She wants to circumnavigate the world too, but the Dutch gouvernement stopped her from doing so.
Tomorrow (oct 26) the judge decides.
Stay hooked, Ton.
Hi Jess
Amazing to follow your blog.Life is for the living, go girl.The old South African sailors took biltong with them ( it is like jerky) lots of protein and taste, Just let me know if we can send you some. All the love and support from the staff on Hamilton island, Great barrier reef in Aus
Be proud
Alex
I live on the other side of the world....Wilmington ,NC on the ocean. I just got my first sailboat. Girl, You are such an inspiration!!!! You are living my dream!! Please be safe...enjoying your blogs and pics!
Deborah
Well done Jessica - you are an inspiration !
Simon, Waikato NZ
hi jess. it's an awfully long day when we don't hear from you.
hoping all is well and wishing you the best!
Hi Jessica,
I have been following your adventure from first I heard of it but this my first post. You have touched a real chord in me, giving me faith in today's youth and inspiring me to try a bit harder too. Good luck to you!
Jess really think what you are doing is great stay safe please sleep as much as you can in your little bursts of 20-40 mins following you everyday all the way... you are sensational richard at dusty Dubbo which is not quite true today, it is raining and for us that is a big yippeeeee bye now
All the best, Jessica. It is good to see your daily reports. Smooth sailing.
Richard
I have always had the ambition to sail to Norfolk and Lord Howe and you have done that just for a warm up. have you caught any fish?
Well done, good luck for the challenges ahead.
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