Pic 1: "Can you see the line?! Un-tangling it from the keel was quite a challenge!"
Pic 3: “Mostly I celebrated crossing the line with a lot of slightly melted chocolate! You can see the chart plotter behind me displaying our position now in the northern hemisphere.”
Pic 3: “The traditional dunking of salt water of any first time equator crossing, can't say it was all that bad!”
652 comments:
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G'day Jess,
Onya Mate !
“Shoot for the moon and if you miss you will still be among the stars.” - you're already there in our eyes
You're a Legend
Mick
MNCoast NSW
Congratulations from foggy and pitch dark Helsinki!!!
-HL @ N60.15, E025 1119 2043Z
Hey Jess,
Great achievement, great pictures! Again, congratulations on passing this milestone, now onto some more challenging sailing.
I can only say again that you are just an awesome inspiration and role model. Believing in yourself and in your abilities to achieve your goals, and then actually doing it!
The attitudes that you have been raised on must be a tremendous contributing factor in your life and I can only say "well done" to your parents. You are a crown on their heads.
Jess, I wish you safe sailing especially on the next leg of this incredible journey.
I continue to pray for your well being, Gid bless.
Keep safe.
Russell
Sunny Coast Qld
You are amazing, encouraging, inspiring, and beautiful. I hope the next leg of your journey is equally as satisfying, fulfilling, and above all, safe...-Karyn, IN, USA
Hi Jess,
First time I've written but have followed your blog and story for some time and want to say what a fantastic adventure you are having, and wish I was you sailing. Going around the Horn is a big deal and I wondered whether the Panama Canal would've been an option? Or not? I'm sure the upstairs dude will watch over you and keep you safe. Love your blog and esp the photos. Keep enjoying the experience you're engaged in.
Congratulations from all of us in the Black Hills of South Dakota, USA! You go GIRL!
Hey Jess,
Family and I have have tracked your progress since you started. A great Milestone to cross the line. We wish you Fair winds and happy sailing.
Congratulations!!!:-) Anni from Enkirch Germany
Dear Jess,
I'll be away from my computer for three days. Yikes! I'll be in withdrawal. Wishing you exciting and marvelous sailing as you round the island and head south. I'll look forward to catching up with all the news in a few days.
Hugs to you,
Mary, Maine, USA
Congratulations Jessica!
I'm still backing u all the way from Denmark! Keep up the good work, and the fantastic blog.
Kind Regards Jacob, Denmark.
Congratulation to this side of the world. Too bad that you are going back to the down under side so soon.
Best wishes from the San Francisco Bay.
RK
Congratulations on crossing the line.
Dale H
Geelong, VIC, AUSTRALIA
Hi Jessica
Congratulations on crossing the line, did you give some offering to King Neptune? We run a dry ship at sea but we broke the rule for my wifes first crossing and she threw some of the foreign coins to King Neptune. Safe sailing. John & Nancy 'Alana Rose' Oz
HOORAY! Jessica. Bob in Tucson
Congratulations Jesse, great pics, well done you brave girl!!! Onwards to the next leg and around the "Horn" Bit late posting, just got home from night shift so its off to bed for me. Stay safe and happy
Bron Central West NSW
Well done jessica. What a milestone !! Best wishes for the remainder of your adventure
I just wanted to say this to you 'when the world says give up - hope whispers try it one more time'... something to think about when the going gets rough!!!
Just wanted to say thank you to you for follwing your heart, focussing on your journey and for not being afraid to do so.
Mia U( Poriua, New Zealand)
Congratulations, absolutely an amazing achievement. It is so wonderful to see a young person so confident and independent with great skills! All the best for the rest of the journey, good winds and strong thoughts! Greetings from the cold coast of Finland :)
N
Bravo Congratulations Jess. The first milestone.
You really cheer up the mornings.
What a star , truly worth the "A" list unlike some!!
Happy safe continuance.
God speed.
John
Congratulations, Jessie!!!!
Love all the pictures and blog. Thank you for sharing so much of your journey with us.
Denise
Washington State, USA
Well Done Jess, A big Milestone achieved. Forward and on to the next. The mighty Cape! You go Girl!! The world is watching!
Fola: UK
Congratulations on crossing the equator!
Brilliant Work!! Congratulations. It is an absolute pleasure to follow your adventure. Wishing you all of the best for your next leg of your journey
The Cavs
Mudgee OZ
You're amazing, Jess. I find what you're doing utterly intriguing ... mainly because I could never do it.
What a sensational feeling of freedom you must be having.
Love your blogs. They're a great respite from work.
Wow Jess! What an inspiration..
Congratulations - wishing you all the best from New Zealand :)
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S!!
very very excited for you Jess.
keep on keeping on :)
Ally from hot dusty SA
Congratulations Jess!! Had been thinking of you all day and checking the website for updates.
Am looking forward to you writing all about it.
Congrts! All downhill from here!
Paul.
You might have felt silly doing it but We enjoyed seeing you dripping wet and a cup o'chocolate! Its' all pretty special..The sea looks pretty choppy, hows the wind?
Hi Jessica, A big hello from Wellington, New Zealand. Keep on keeping on.
J
One word.......Inspirational!
Congratulations Jessica.
// Linus From Sweden!
Congratulations Jessica, its all downhill from here, and a lot of sideways!!!
Congratulations from Bli Bli
Hi Jessica
Well done!
How hot is it in the cabin??
cheers
Mal
I bet you just made history sailing solo non stop from Sydney at 16 to the EQ. Just one of many records you are setting as you just breeze through the days and nights. Probably the first Pink Sailboat to make the trek..We're pretty excited for you. Congrats and Keep 'er flyin'.
Gary & Jan
Savannah,Ga
Psalm 65:5-8
" You answer us with awesome deeds of righteousness, O' God Our savior, the hope of all the ends of the earth, and of the fartherest seas, who formed the mountains by your power,having armed yourself with strength, who stilled the roaring of the seas, the roaring of the waves,and the turmoil of the nations. Those living far away fear your wonders, where morning dawns, and evening fades You call forth songs of Joy."
Jess, you can truly say you are in the midst of that last line. and I'm hearing you sing songs of Joy!!
Sing Loud you've earned it!
Hi Jess
Media coverage in the papers mixed. Small story in the Sydney Morning Herald no photo, Daily Telegraph used your dunking photo taken from your blog and late night TV was excellent so great coverage for a great sailor doing great things at 16> My client is watching as I type saying go go jess he /she sends her luv!
Sea Ya later Jesse
Dusty from Dubbo
yay!! will you eat chockies again on the way back over the line?
well done you good thing you :)
Hi Jessica
Now you are sailing on the right side of the globe. Enjoy !!
;-) Glen, Denmark
Well done Jess, Enjoy the northern hemisphere, but come back soon.
Keep up the great work.
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These are all your fans smiling at all you have accomplished.
Jan (Auckland, New Zealand)
That's pretty awesome!! Good luck and greetings from Poland.
Congratulations Jessica. Looking forward to reading your blog for the next leg of your epic voyage.
Alan Belmont Vic
Well done!
Its quiet an acheivement.
You go girl!!!!!!!!
Congratulations Jess, we are sooooo proud of you!!
We look forward to reading your blog and following your great adventure every day.
The Wrays from Woronora
Jessica,
Thank you so much for the great pictures and video celebrating reaching your first marc! Someone said, in one of these posts, that you should write a book when you get back. I hope that you not only do that but spend time speaking to school aged kids around the world inspiring them to set lofty goals and have the drive to attain them as you did. You are very special young lady. (Maybe Oprah is in your future!)
Good Sailing!
Greg in Maine
Congratulations
keep it going!!!
Michelle
Broken Hill NSW
Hi Jessica,
this was such an extraordinary moment for me too just to see you celebrating while crossing the equator. I'm following your journey since the start and news from you make my days complete (sorry for my bad english).
I wish you all the best and may the good winds be always with you!
Greetings from Germany, Fisherrman
p.s.: hope you'll catch a yummi fish soon
Just looked at your two latest videos Jesse. Thanks so much for sharing them with us.
You are looking so well. Your dunking with the PINK BUCKET made me smile.
Take care and keep safe (Jan, Auckland, New Zealand)
Congratulations. Really enjoying reading your blog. Keep strong...
Bianca from NZ
Great stuff Jessie, Karen and I have been away for 2.5 weeks, riding our Harley from Bundaberg in Qld to Launceston in Tassie and back home again, 6.500k's.
It is great to see your progress and that you are handling it soooo well. All the best, Dr Greg and Karen.
You're an amazing young lady for attempting such an unbelievably difficult feat; and I've been following your progress from day one. Congrats to you and your team for crossing the equator for the first time. Be safe and stay strong.
Mark
Atlanta, Georgia (USA)
Good on ya, Jess!
All the best for the rest.
Craih
Woohoooooooooooo its official!!!!!
Well done.... :)
And im sooooo glad you had the challenge of getting the line untangled...lol....when i went inside the antarctic circle, all the little penguins holding up the signs pointing to the line kept running away so i couldnt get my proof photo....lol
And i bet it actually felt great to get your salt water soaking.....nice way to cool down for a bit.
Chocolate, melted chocolate....its all fine....still tastes good....smile
Im glad you celebrated and had a good day....and its great that your able to share your celebrations with the rest of us here...I hope you realise that you have brightened up the lives of MANY MANY people by your trip, blog, adventure....smile
Another hot day here...but no work for me....so im off to give the guineas a spruce up.
Catch you later
Deb and the guineas
PS...... How many streamer poppers did you have to clean up.....lol
congratulations- you are demonstrating your skill. you look better-keep up the naps.
georgie
oz
Congratulations, Jesse. Follow the blog every day, love your descriptions and pics.
Neil (Casino)
Congrats Jess!!
So very excited to see you reach this milestone.
Keep it up!
Alex (sydney)
Hahooooooo Jesse!!
We have the map of the globe on our wall and a little sticky note with hearts, a sail boat and a sweet pink little Jesse stick figure pinned to the equator! heraaaayyyyyy for you!
love and steady Winds,
Jenny, Gypsy, Barb, Tigger
"...untangling the line from the keel"!!!
OMG I should have known this would happen when I told you to perform a 360°turn on reaching the equator. So sorry for this, Jess!
What else is there to say in this moment you have been awaiting for months, maybe years?
So very happy for you, thx for the lovely pics, thx for the wonderful lyrical descriptions and all, all all the very best for the next chapter of your book of adventures!
Go girl go
&Take Care
BavariaBlu
Hi, Jess, what great photos, including the ceremonial equitorial dousing. You look wonderful in your latest photo -- Must be the climate on the north side of the line.
Take care and keep clipped on.
David Indiana
Jes,
Congratulations on an awsome effort. Live your dream & reach for the stars.
s o lk m
on
Glad it wasn't a real long line!
You're an inspiration!! My 14 y.o son & we read your blogs avidly. Here's some 'light reading' on the meteor showers for you..
http://science.nasa.gov/headlines/y2009/10nov_leonids2009.htm
http://www.nzherald.co.nz/video/news/video.cfm?c_id=1501138&gal_cid=1501138&gallery_id=108301
Camo & Rod
Congratulations girl, Oh to be young and so adventurous. Good luck with the rest of journey.
Ric - Melbourne
Go get em! Congrats. Wondering what your milestone will be? Keep up the great work. Three words for today: Tenacity, Vigilance, Interdependence. Tenacity for staying the course even when it gets rough, Vigilance for remaining cautious and aware, and Interdependence with your family and support network. GO!
Hey Jess..Hearty congrats on ur equatorial milestone. Take that all you doubters!..haha... Havent posted for a time but eagerly await your blog each day to see how ur doin...
Ur "galley vid was interesting..something that caught my eye was the movement of ur burner...wow it swayed.. I remember u saying eaier that it was made like that to allow for the ocean swell n stuff...I was amazed...heres ur burmner swinging away n ur calmly chatting away.. I poresume that thats ocean sailing yes? always rockin n rollin about?
Continued success Jess...you're doin fine girl..
May calm seas prevail
M.S
Good on ya Jess! You are supposed to pour "goo" over yourself, not just sea water!! I suppose you might need to save all of the "goo" you have on board, (food, engine oil etc)for the rest of your trip!!
Hi Jesse, Congratulations crossing the equator. I hope your next leg is as exciting. God bless. Yuki from Japan
Congratulations Jess!
You're unbelieveable. I'm so proud.
Nice pictures, you're a beautiful lady ;)
Take care and stay in contact...
Marcel
Hoera!
Edwin (Amsterdam)
You are such an inspiration!!!
Congratulations!!! Your blog is becoming my Fav part of the day!!!
Good luck!!!
Hayley (Kiwiland)
CONGRATULATIONS!!! 1 month at sea, and crossing the equator. Way to go Sailor!!
Keep Strong and Safe!!!
Darren Achim
skipper
"Quest"
Toronto Canada
Hoera!
Edwin (Amsterdam)
Well done Jesse, congratulations on crossing the line. Look forward to reading your progress every day. Safe travels.
Karel
Okay, that does it; tomorrow, I'm going to a National Geographic (US) warehouse sale in Washington, DC and purchasing a great big globe to follow you and EPL :-) Flat maps are, well, flat.
Will you have a camera rigged so you can round the Horn, remain aboard, navigate, keep the mast pointing (relatively) skyward, stay dry, warm, eat, etc. and take photos for us (and your grandchildren) simultaneously? (Your inspiring picture November 17, starboard tack, looking forward suggests big things to come down south.)
What do you anticipate will degrade your hull performance most, flora, fauna or paint loss?
Thank you for being Jessica Watson, intrepid sailor!
Christopher and Tippi
s/v Miss Erica
Well done Jess and congratulations on achieving your crossing into the northerm hemisphere. We miss you from down south already so sail back safely soon. Our fellow humans in the north can share the joy of the two 'little brave lady's from down-under' for a short while. But return to the South you must, so say farewell to our northern planet sharers and have an exciting and safe return home.
Gary, Brisbane, Australia.
Congratulations Jess, you're a star! from me and my 4yr old son in the middle of a forest, but dreaming of being at sea!
Wiltshire, England
Hi Jessica
Congratualations on crossing the equator. It looks very hot where you are. Have you caught any big fish yet (we call them "whoppers" here in Manilla)?
All the best wishes from 3/4T at Manilla Central School.
Let me join with everyone else in wishing you best congratulations. And thanks for the video. I was able to hear some volume on this one. I had a glitch with Day 10.
Chocolate is a good idea to put a bit of padding on for the hard journey south. How about using that melted chocolate by making florentines! Could be entertaining and yum! Also when you make your bread have you tried putting in dried fruit and nuts to make it more interesting. I use to do this on our sailing trips and it was very delicious with butter!
You are doing brilliantly.
God bless
LM
Congratulations Jess I'me really enjoying keeping track of your journey All the best and keep tour spirits high we all love ya.
Rod McEvoy
Well hello again Jess,
So happy to see the LINE it was hard to see but i did i did i did see the line.
I so very proud of you.
keep up the good work and the pics are so so nice thankyou so much Jess.Please be safe and be a good girl STAY OUT OF TROUBLE
your friends
Robert,Autumn,Alison and Ellen
from USA
Well done jess, nice photos u look great after being at sea for 1 month.Keep up the good work and stay safe.Waiting for your next blog to hear how the 2 lady"s are going,talk to u again soon.mick and family.Rockhampton....
Oh I'm so excited for you, Jess! I took another look at your route and it appears that you are smack dab in the middle if I drew a line from my home to yours. I've flown that route four times now and it is such a long distance, but you're making it look like a breeze.
Cheers!
Lori (Western Washington)
you are champion
jessica Watson ! !
Keep on going on!
Congratulations!!
Hope the Northern Hemisphere is just as safe and successful!
-Rachael from Canada
Congratulations!! You're an inspiration.
Great!
Way to rock the boat Jess!
Great achievement!
Ash
Perth
Hello from San Diego, CA.
Welcome to our side of the globe!
Our son's girlfriend is also a shellback... she has a cute tattoo on her hip to commemorate.
Read your posting every morning and was so jazzed to see that you made it over the line. Keep the photos and words coming. Hope you're writing a book!!
Congrats Jess! One milestone gone, many more to come. Keep up the good work! :)
Congratulations Jesse!! Thanks for the pictures. They do tell a thousand words. I loved the video of the dunking.
The brown bird sounded as though he was great company.
You did it Jesse!....It is your first little big step.
Huge Congratulations!!
Very well done.....
Nice pics btw :-D
Cheers
Alex from Mexico
Congratulations Jesse! Welcome to the northern hemisphere. Probably looks a lot like the south did from your perspective. Paul and family from Fort Worth, Texas
You are going great. Nice pics of you & the boat. Didn`t know that u had to have a dunk so to speak when crossing the equator.Hope it was sunny. Andy, Perth.
CONGRATULATIONS JESS. WHAT A FANTASTIC MILESTONE !! WE ARE VERY PROUD OF YOU HERE. YOU ARE AN OWESOME ACHIEVER. ALL THE BEST, TATIANA
Also, can you still view the Southern Cross from just over into the Northern hemisphere? Andy, Perth.
Congratulations from Washington, DC, USA on crossing the Equator. Great pictures of a great milestone. Safe journey and may the wind be always at your back.
I commented, earlier but did not understand the magnitude of crossing the equator...you are now officially a shellback!!! Again congratulations...polywog or shellback... you are still my hero Jess!!!
Kathie NYC
Love the video of u crossing the equator,is everything on "ELLA PINK LADY" pink even the bucket? You look to be having so much fun,music playing in the background.Jess stay safe and keep smiling. talk to u soon,mick and family Rockhampton...
Good on you Jessica. I'm using you as an inspiration for my daughters (slightly younger than you) - not that they'll be trying to break your record.
Keep safe.
David
congratulations Jess!! i'm really hyped to know you made it thus far safely to the equator. God bless you with his grace while you're over out at the seas
Elias :D
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!
Rhonda
Maine USA
Wow! I admire you dunking yourself in the tradition of crossing the line!! and of course what better way to celebrate than with chocolate :))
Many many best wishes!
julia
Congratulations Jess - keep it up! Loving the blog.
Tanya from Melbourne
great work you need a brake and some shopping theropea next sight of land grab yourself some new fishing tackle...have anice day
Hi Jessie,
Congratulations. Go girl go!
Water water everywhere - but don't drink too much. I was dunked into filthy bilge water on my first crossing, then covered with tomato sauce!
Very dry on the Sunshine Coast Jess, Baroon Pocket Dam down to around 85% - the lowest it has been for about 2 years.
Keep up the spirit and the good work.
Roy & Jenny - Sunshine Coast
Congratulations Jessica - keep it up! Loving the blog.
Congratulations and Hello From North Carolina USA!
Welcome to the Northern Hemisphere!
Seattle, WA
Congratulations Jessica!!
Ricardo from Portugal ;)
Everyday I need to check in on you, technology is amazing that you can share this with everyone.
Hope you find a few more companions along the way..
Peace & Godspeed
Cathy
Massachusetts
Congrats!
Jerry, NE Ohio, USA
Felicidades Senorita!!!
Way to go Jessica!! Keep up the great work. I have two daughters(8 and 10). You are truly an inspiration to them and us. Best of luck!- Crousey from United States
Awesome!!! Maybe the line is on the ocean floor..? :0)
Tarnee J, Nth Curl Curl
Welcome to the Northern Hemisphere, Jessica! (...and to the Western Hemisphere, too, apparently.) 8-) Next stop, the Cape!
Congratulations Jessica. Been following you each day. Keep it up and keep safe.
Jessi!!
Welcome to the north side of the world!! I am so choked up with pride and excitment that I cannot even think of a funny to send.. imagine that.. so I shall just sit back and marvel at you!
:-)
Love & hugs & be well & be safe.
~Al yer pal~
Hi Jesse
GREAT VIDEO of your celebratory dunk. You must feel good about all the global feedback about you being so mature, courageous and inspirational. And I agree with all that. But I'm also kind of hoping you will always hang on to that playful girlie spirit, such as enjoying the pink toe-nails, calling your companion "silly" as (s)he listened to your views about fashion and boys, and having a good giggle when you had your celebratory dunk. Your playful spirit provides a nice balance to your other admiral qualities and I hope it will always shine through as part of your personality.
Enjoy the northern hemisphere while it lasts.
Mike (from Canberra)
Jess........ Well done, I hope you put the line back in the same place....... and did you leave it flat so someone won't trip on it...... LMAO......
Shane in Cairns
Jessica Watson,"come on down" you are a star!You are well and truly into your voyage,"keep your eye on the ball"and be prepared for a new menu of challenges over the next few weeks.
Jesse, be proud of what you have achieved, and excited about what you are going to achieve,as I have said before you are, and will be equal to anything you encounter.
"Yesterday is history,
Tomorrow is the mystery"
Jesse, sail well,eat well, rest well.Godspeed & God bless Dougal
Way to go Jessica. Quite a milestone.
Cedric (Brisbane)
Wow- fantastic news! What a relief to have the first milestone under your belt. I have picked up 'Lionheart' to read again, being inspired by your journey. That at Kay Cotte's book are such a good read, as you know. I recently read Crossing the Ditch too- highly recommended! How did you get the line off the keel?
Go Girl!
A large group of Senior Citizens from the south-west of Western Australia are tracking you and wishing you well. Norma, Mandurah U3A.
Again, I say, you go girl!!! It's been great to follow your progress, and we will continue to do so!! Do you have to dump the salt water both ways??
Love following your blog and congratulations from Melbourne.
Aussie Aussie Aussie Oi Oi Oi
Well Done!
You Go Girl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love following your journey and congratulations from Melbourne.
Love the photos...keep them coming.
Congratulations Jesse!
Welcome to the North!
EJ
US Virgin Islands
Three cheers to Jessica & Ella's Pink Lady -
HIP HIP HOORAY
HIP HIP HORRAY
HIP HIP HORRAY
Awesome achievement Jessica!
Watching your blog everyday - keep up the great blogs..
The kids want to know - are you going to go faster if your going downhill (down the Earth!) in your next leg?? Kids they ask the best questions hey!
Take Care,
THE SUNSHINE COASTER FAMILY
A & C, J, B, G
Congratulations!!! i hope you beat the world record
Hey Jess,
Great video! Congrats again on your great achievement! I love how you did a self initiation. The view of the sea flying past and the motion of the boat show the special world that you live in.
Stay Safe
Richard in Maryland
Congrat's Jess. You are not alone out there. A lot of us crossed that line with you. May fair winds speed you along. However you might need to up-the-ante on fishing. All the very best. Owen Gould
Onya Jess. Heading to CYCA to celebrate but not to hard. We r racing at RANSA tonight. Big thunderstorm hitting Sydney as I write... Woooohhhhhh. U take care mate....your my hero!
Congrats on your recent crossing and god be with you the rest of the trip. I have been following with my daughter and enjoy reading about your adventure. I just wish there was a live video so that we could see what you are seeing .
Keep up the good work
From Virginia, USA
Congratulations Jesse. Well done! You did it! All by yourself with great photos for proof. So happy for you...
Blessings.
Cielo
Hi Jessica,
Congratulations on your milestone. A big day for you and your team. You're obviously holding up brilliantly, I'm pretty sure I'd be bouncing off the walls by now. Loving the daily blog, stay safe.
Linds. Waiheke Island. NZ.
Congrat !!!
Awesome !!!!
Enjoy the warmth and sun while you can...
I've never seen an equator line - looks beautiful !!!!!!!
Well done Jessica! It has been a great ride so far from the idea to the reality and many more amazing times ahead. Looking forward to seeing the naysayers eat thier words! With you all the way round.
Blessings and fairwinds,
Cam.
CONGRATS JESSY!! FROM KAVYA ANAND SINGAPORE
Wow! Congratulations! Loved the pix. Was difficult to see the line, but by squinting I could just make it out.(:
Hope that you enjoyed your celebration.
Welcome to my hemisphere. Hope that you enjoy your brief visit.
I really think that you should share your wish on the Shooting Star with us.
Pleasant sailing, stay safe and God Bless You!
Dave from Minnesota
Jessie Babe, Your a winner!
Keep Safe, glad your over that line.
When the U Turn coming? They say its better coming down that going up.
Love. Stephen & Lynn.
Nov.19/2009,9:30pm
Wow Jess this is the most posts you have had yet,over 500 that I can see so fare. I think you are also going to brake the record for most posts on a blog in such a short time.☺
I feel sorry for the Moderators that have to read all the posts on here.
My thanks goes out to all of you.
That water looks so nice.
Keep your sails up ☺ ☺ ♥ ♥ ♥
comeleFrom Polliwog to Shellback, congratulations
Ed
USN retired
Congratulations Jess!!
Well done, Jessica!! I am really enjoying following your journey and am full of admiration for what you are achieving. I stopped off at the Spit marina in my kayak before you left Sydney, and have followed your blog everyday since.
Bruce, Sydney
WOW....well over 500 comments today. A worldwide "BLOG PAR TAY".
Jesse....CONGRATULATIONS on crossing into our hemisphere. I understand arrangements have been made to keep our "Northern Lights" on and hold off on our "snow machine" until you head south again. Just remember NO SPEEDING!
Safe sailing Captain Jesse.
john,
Bay of Quinte, Lake Ontario, Canada
congrats jessica:-)
praying for good weather for u and ella's pink lady.
cassie(tas)
Congratulations!
You did it - and there's so much more to come :-)
Godspeed!
All the best from Germany:
Daniela
Congratulations Jess, so great. We are praying for your continued safety from the state of Washington, USA
~Marnee
Congratulation! Jess.
Congratulations, Jessica. Say hello to "King Neptune" for me!
Chris Akenfelds
Brisbane QLD
akenfelds @ lycos . com
Great job Jessica. Congratulations for your effort .
Have a great weekend!
Congratulations Jes!! Well done your a little ripper love, me and the little nevilles keep watching your site (and blog) to see what your up to. We put our own little world map on our blog, with a line showing where your going (Hope you don't mind). The kiddies are seeing more of the world then they ever have see, just because of YOU Thanks Jes and I hope everything goes well for you.
See ya from Carl,Tania,Jacko,Sarah,Harrison,Oscar and Chase.
Hi, Jessica,
Congratulations! Well done!
Thanks for the photos. Yesterday a commenter referred to your dry sense of humor (which is probably the only thing you can keep dry out there) and "Untangling it from the keel" is certainly an example.
Thanks for the two videos also. I was interested to see that you did go ahead and do the salt water dunk (in addition to the dessert ritual). Looking at the photos, did you change clothes first? Were those the clothes you were most willing to get soaked?
I've looked ahead (a bad habit of mine; I should savor the present) at the next leg of your journey. I'd say from the Line to Cape Horn is about half again as far as you've already come? A month-and-a-half trip? Apparently for the first half of that leg, the prevailing winds are against you? Will you have to tack the entire way? (Will that make it a two-month trip, instead?) I guess out in the open ocean, you can make very long tacks if you want -- perhaps come about only once a day? After that, the winds come around to your back; looks like you might be sailing before the wind -- which, as I understand things, isn't as fast as sailing across the wind, but seems simpler.
You appear to be almost even with Kiribati now; time to make the big turn and head south. I wish you the best luck in the world.
Michael in Texas, USA
11-20-09 @01:15
Hi Jessica,
I had said in a previous blog that you had 200 hits with more coming…..you’re over 550 hits so far…So tell me precious lady “WHO LOVES YA”……THE WHOLE WORLD LOVES YA!!!!!!! You are just to fantastic. But I must say this: Now that you have stumbled into the line and got it hung up on your keel there should be no excuse for you to do that again when you cross it coming south. Be alert and stay sharp. LOL…… I have really enjoyed reading all the blogs from all over the world. I would venture to say that you have won the hearts of many young men, and some not so young. LOL…. If this is the response you get for crossing the Equator, you had better stand by for the reception you get when you pull back into Sydney. It’s simply amazing the amount of support you have. I love it.
I was able to watch your tour of the galley, and the initiation dunking and I enjoyed it very much, but I wasn’t able to watch the interview. The message was that it wasn’t available in my region. Maybe I’ll be able to get it on You Tube. By the way, how’s your thumb?
Take care of yourself and EPL, be safe and stay alert….always thinking of you.
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 (74) from Kingwood, WV
totally awesome dude
Jessica,
Got the best kick out of pic 3. Funny but also brought tears to my eye on what you have achieved today.
Looking forward for the next milestone.
Take care always,
fr@ncis
G'day Jess
Congrats on a great job well done,keep vigilant, stay safe.
Brian
"Jessicaptain"
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
You have earned your 1st golden stripe on your Captains Epaulettes.
By journey's end your fantastic, supportive, inspirational and encouraging Parents with your Base Team should present you with a "Pink Shirt with Epaulettes bearing 4 Golden Captains Stripes" after you cross the finish line at Sydney heads.
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
Keep your sails full and Godspeed
Regards
Bryan - Perth. Western Australia
....yay jess!!!!! congratulations!!!
-aviv
castro valley, ca, usa
Hello Jessica my name is Riki-Lea I am 9 years old.I want to ask you a question if thats ok here it goes does that bird you call silly flys o Ellas Pink Lady or just sometimes
from your fan Riki-Lea
Very Cool. Congratulations!
Congratulations Jess! So very happy for you. Keep the pics comin'. Few questions if you don't mind, I'm just curious, firstly, what do you do with your rubbish? I'm sure you don't have a lot but wondered if you need to compact it or something. Secondly, do you ever feel any 'bumps', like something hitting the bottom of EPL? Especially at night? I'm still trying to comprehend what it must be like out in the middle of the ocean, alone, at night, especially if there's not much wind & your kinda just floating along quietly. Lastly, do you ever see any airplanes?
Kath X
Hi jesse
I am riki-lea I am 9 years old im just wondering does silly fly over to Ellas Pink Lady every day or just sometimes
im a big fan
from Riki-Lea
Fantastic! Congrats from New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada! :)
almost 600 comms wow lead us o General to glory no seriously can we not vote jessica to youngest United Nations ambassador ever then she can spend the next 5yrs on ella going around saying hi to us all i know she would love... it mmmm maybe not but UN thing for sure glen
Greetings from Norway, and congratulations on crossing the line!
Checking your blog while having morning coffee at work has become an enjoyable ritual that I look forward to continuing until you're safely back home, so keep posting! :)
May the wind be always at your back - or, for that matter, in any quadrant of your choosing!
-tih
Well done Jess. You totally rock!!
Mark in Brissie
well done Jess xx
Congrats from Dresden, Germany.
Well Done Jess, I am sure now that you have paid your respect to Neptune he will see you safely home. I think your living every sailors dream!!
Chris (Sydney)
Congratulations Jesse!! Gloria Dawn
Kununurra Western Australia
Hi Jesse, we have been following you since we saw you off at the Mooloolaba Dock and we cheered you out of the Mooloolaba breakwater. We are in awe of what you have achieved already. fantastic.....Well done!
Hey Jesse
Big congratulations! You did it!
It took a while for the penny to drop about the line....I was looking for a fishing line LOL
Hope you enjoyed your celebratory chockies!
Lissy
Gold Coast
Great videos, looks like you are really having fun!
Thanks for sharing with us:-)
Welcome to our side of the planet , even if it is only for a relative short time,,
Wel done! But dont get arrogant. The ocean needs your respect!
congratulations Jess. One milestone down many more to go. Good luck.
Fantastic Jess. We've been watching your adventure since day one. You write a great blog and the photos are much apprecisted. Keep up the spirit.
Congratulations on making this far in just about a month. You are making great progress and let God be with you the entire way.
Keep going!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congratulations also from Germany. You are great. Good on you!!
Best
Michael
Jippiiieh!
Wow, what a ride. And thanks for the pics. Guess it's been a wonderful feeling having completed this important task.
Congratulations also from Munich
Safe sailing and have fun...
Woo Hoo!!! Well done.....
Felicidades Jess!!!
A Hippy Huray! to you Jess great stuff Girlie aka Aussie SV BLACK PEARL Bowen Qld Aust
http://www.sailblogs.com/member/sailing4u
You are a champion.
Do you still call Australia home even though you are no longer down under?
To Jess
Great to celebrate crossing the line with chocolate
Great reading your blogs
Jo
Come on, who else was looking for a fishing line in the first pic ?, I got real close to the screen looking for it and thinking how good it's going to be reading how Jesse managed to untangle the line off the keel and reel in her FIRST FISH. And whaddya know....all it was was crossing the equator..what a let down
David
Hi Jessica
Your photos do tell the story. Glad to hear your sense of humour about untangling the Line, your description of how you initiated yourself in traditional manner with a bucket of salt water, and how you celebrated the milestone.
By now I expect you are nearing Kiribati and the journey southwards with the Sun behind you. Stay alert, especially in the vicinity of the islands, and enjoy the ride “downhill” to the Horn. We all look forward to hearing from you when you have passed Kiribati.
Tony L (Mt Martha)
Hi Jessica,
Congratulations on you first crossing of the line. You certainly have a contented look on you face!
Best Wishes,
John F
Brisbane
Congratulations Jess...
It's one small line for ella...
But a bloody big jump for jess...
Good thoughts and wishes.
Central coast nsw.
ooh Jess that's so wonderful, just yesterday I asked if we could see more of you on deck with the sea behind you. And there you are, having a congratulatory dunk as you cross the equator!! Great going Jess, you are looking really happy and relaxed which makes me happy!! I enjoy your blogs and check the site every day, sometimes twice lol. Enjoy! Take care 'til next time.
Jo
Sydney
Well done Jess you certainly are becoming a true aussie champ.Good winds and safe sailing.GO GIRL.
Hi Jess,Congratulations from Josephine,Koby and Mark,Have fun on your next step and safe sailing.
congratulations Jesse your are an anmazing young woman and I wish all you the best. Love reading and checking out your pics :)
Congratulations!!! Love reading your blog... Janine
Hey Jess congrats stay safe and well Lex and Gail Qld
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