The Fleming Windvane 'Parker' does an amazing job steering, much better than me most of the time, but when the wind drops out to under 5knots, even poor old Parker calls it quits. This afternoon the wind dropped right off to the point where I've just aborted the tiller, as there isn't much point in steering a boat that isn't going anywhere!
It's overcast again now with rain squalls (see pic below) sweeping across the ocean and marching along the horizon. I think I'd be finding the lack of progress pretty frustrating if it wasn't for all the moody greys and blues looking so amazing on the glassed out water.
Despite this afternoon's poor progress, we've still only got 950nm until the equator (that is to the actual point where I'm hoping to cross the equator) and I can't wait for that!
Jesse
It's overcast again now with rain squalls (see pic below) sweeping across the ocean and marching along the horizon. I think I'd be finding the lack of progress pretty frustrating if it wasn't for all the moody greys and blues looking so amazing on the glassed out water.
Despite this afternoon's poor progress, we've still only got 950nm until the equator (that is to the actual point where I'm hoping to cross the equator) and I can't wait for that!
Jesse
Pic: Calm and interrupted by towering rain squalls, it's been a pretty typical day for ITCZ (Inter-Tropical Convergence Zone or 'doldrums'). Lucky for me the ITCZ is pretty weak at the moment, so it shouldn't be too long until we pick up a bit more a breeze to take us to the equator.
324 comments:
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Hi Jessica,
viele Grüße aus der regnerischen Mitte von Deutschland.
Ich wünsche Dir noch eine gute Reise und drücke Dir weiterhin die Daumen.
-Micha-
"a donf" (as Ellen McArthur would say) Jessica.. You are an inspiration to so many! Keep on having fun - and appreciating the wonders of your experience! Papillon
Hi Jess,
Your logs about what you see will make for great reading after your finished. Best wishes, and thanks for the updates.
Neil
Blogwatchers take notice: Rumour has it that Jess has "Tea for TILLER(wo)man" by Cat Stevens on her stereo. What else has surfaced after that recent big clean up ? I guess sailing nonstop from AUS to AUS she won't need those Mozzie Sprays by request from the Quarantine Department or do we have an oceanbased species of those pescatores now ?
Instead, if the watertanks can't be filled before arrival, sufficient enough for a thorough bath, I presume a large contingent of deodoriser sprays (courtesy of the main sponsor) will have to do the trick as well, possibly giving the impression of a Bananafreighter rolling into port, sending the Sniffer Beagles into a frenzy.
Out of the doldrums yet ? Otherwise we'll drop some debating Pollies in, talking up a storm, useful only for stranded sailors such as you.
Regards
Victor
Hi Jess,
A book detailing your journey would make for a great book once you're home.
Best wishes and thanks for the updates.
Neil
Straw Hat...? Good thinking. Doused in cream it makes a delicious survival food item, should the doldrums persist and the pantry run empty. Whatever happens, never step out of the boat to give it a push (an Irish submarine crew recently did that, when their vessel got stuck, with terrible consequences...),you've got some big snappers on your heels. Ever worried they might chew the tiller...
Kenny
(Ah, Gustav Haffner, good to see you back on bord...)
your pics are stunning. keep em coming. it puts me right into the feeling of being along on the ocean and its breathtaking. i get bored somedays sitting at my desk doing work and have to think of things to keep me occupied. Of coarse i can walk all over my house and find things to do. your house is a wee bit smaller, but what a lovely house it is and what a peaceful neighborhood you live in. you're quite a girl. love reading your blog. thank you
Good onya, Jess!! See? I'm learning Aussie! It's such a good expression. SMILE.
I absolutely LOVE your "writing voice". You have such a gift of expression. Thank you for letting us all share your journey with you and for including the glorious "towering cloud" picture.
I'm also really loving hearing about all the hot/wet/dry weather reports from your fellow Aussies. I know many of us are learning so much about so many things.
You ROCK!
Wishing you love and all safe moments and time to think.
Mary, Maine, USA
PS. Jim, from Perth, I listened to the song link you gave us. Thanks, it's lovely.
Hi Jesse, I think it's good of you to give Parker the day off. He'll have plenty of time to earn his keep. Be safe!
Have a wonderful day!
Checking the tracker map I can only welcome your decision to take the bend around Samoa very slowly. After all, we don't want you to skid in Ella's Pink Lady into some unchartered palm tree.
Just curious about using your engine. Do you avoid using it during light wind to conserve on fuel?
Jess,
All that sounds like a very exotic resort. Beautiful rain showers and fair breeze along with Mandarin slices and cream, yum, wish I was there.
I have just returned from the USA, Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show and believe it or not, you are the talk of the Town over there to. Our little Ocean going girl carving up the Pacific.
Go you good thing, me and all the boys at AME are with you baby.
BLACK JOE.
Great photo.
Good luck reaching the equator!
-Dimitri, USA
Hi Jess
The ITCZ. I have allways known it as the Doldrums and never even new there was another name for it. You learn something every day? Does the Roaring Forties have another name? I would call them the SBWWZ; the Speedy But Wet and Windy Zone.
Great to hear that you are doing a bit of slip, slop, slap. Well done on the marketing side of things as well. Being good to your sponsors; well what comes around goes around!
Go Jess Go!
Take Care.
Bruce
Oh you're making us a just a tad jealous here!! That beautiful pic and the description of you sitting in the middle of an ocean enjoying a lovely sun and a slight breeze..makes me wish i was out there too!!
Hope the wind picks up so you can get to the eguator soon but for now just enjoy the weather and the quietness of it all while you can :).xo.
Jessica,
"What a wonderful world" you have out there...
Our welcome is awaiting for you here in the northern hemisphere.
Wish you the best...
Our prayers are with you
Fr@ncis
Continued best of luck to you Jessica, the photos are a great way to keep us all updated on your travels. May the wind always be at your back, and the sun on your face.
11-10-09 @ 15:50
Hi Jessica,
I’m going to indulge in a little “plagiarism” here and send you a letter (that you probably have already read) that really says it all. When I first read it I had to stop and read it again. It really moved me.
In my eyes, Kudo’s to Worldviewer.
Worldviewer said...
Sailor Girl,
I have been reading most, if not all, of the comments posted by people following your adventures and I am utterly astounded at the way in which a young adventurer has brought a disparate group of individuals from around the globe together in a spirit of kinship and good vibration!!!
In a time of strain and strife throughout the world, your simple act of charting a solo course has resulted in a journey involving thousands; a journey which appears to be transcending many boundaries, both literal and figurative. There is clearly a spiritual quality borne of the natural universe, inherent in the community which has developed in Ella's wake.
Something very nice is occurring here, brave lady. Thank you for the grace and unpretentious quality with which you are leading 'our' collective journey.
Your parents, friends and family should rightfully be proud of the woman you are becoming.
Peace & happiness in rain & shine.
--Worldviewer
November 10, 2009 2:39 PM
I just hope you will enjoy it as much as I did, for as I said, it says it all. Take care and stay alert.
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
Are you going to pass north or south of Pukapuka?
Jessica:
I can't put into words how much I am enjoying reading your blog - I am living vicariously through your words. Every time I read a new post I am transported right there on the Pink Lady with you...such a wonderful adventure your on. I do hope you write a book about your adventure when you get back home... your an inspiration for your generation. Always keeping you in my thoughts & prayers.... safe sails my friend, safe sails.
Bobby from South Carolina
Hey Jesse,
Congratulations on the progress that you've made so far. I've been following your adventure and your blog since day one. Thanks for sharing the amazing pictures which make your journey so real for so many of us.
Vicki P
Hi Jessica,
I read your blog with interest every morning. I believe you are a wonderful young Australian with what you are doing. Following your dream. Not far to the equator now. Keep those beautiful photos coming they will make a great DVD when you return.
Jill
At sea - Boring is good, Exciting is bad.
Hi Jessica// I have a joke to cheer you up on the open sea.
Two people are out sailing when suddenly a hand appears in the sea.
"What's this?" asked the skipper, "It looks as if someone is drowning!"
"No," explained his crew, "It's just a little wave." ☺ ☺ ☺
Wow, you did it again. You picked up a phrase from the poem I sent yesterday (but, you may recall, the first time you did it I had not sent the poem because my Internet had gone down). I confess, I tossed the last line you picked up on, "pouring over charts" ---it just didn't flow--so in the re-write that I actually *did* post yesterday, I had "grays and blues"--no, come to think of it, that's close but I had them in reverse order... with so many comments to read I seriously doubt you had a chance to read that yet.
I know! Lets do a psychic test! What seabird am I thinking of now?
Hee-hee. But seriously, I do strongly suspect that when people are thinking of someone a lot a connection happens (which would explain why often someone that you are thinking about telephones, right when you are thinking of them--or shortly thereafter---or is it just me that happens to?)...so if you are sensitive that way, with all the folks who are thinking of you these days, you must be bombarded with input!!! If you find yourself wondering, "where did THAT thought come from?" because it's not a thought you'd expect to have (like, "The Yankees really deserve to win that World Series"), well, chalk it up to one of your readers (in that case, probably a New Yorker) smile.
I'm kind of glad to hear that the complaint (if that's what you'd call it--but really Jessica doesn't complain, she just cheerfully observes)is too little weather rather than too much. I expect to loose sleep when you get to the "Cape Horn" part of your journey. I'm pretty sure I read about that little peice of sea in "Three Years Before the Mast" (a "classic" book here in the states)and it didn't sound the least bit enjoyable.
Well, take care,--have fun with the homework, and blessings,
Tracie
Hi Jess,i love to see all your pics,by the way im saving them all,,,,hehehehehehe
i just got in from work and the first thing i did was to go to the computer and turn you on to see whats up at your end.
take good care lil Jess be safe have fun..
Well all are thinking and paying for your safe trip.
we all as in my wife and two lil girls love you for what you are doin.your our lil friend.
Sorry for the bad joke ☺
But I did want to ask you If you have seen any Planes or Jets over head or maybe even a Search and Rescue aircraft checking up on you.
There is probably a lot more people thinking of you then you know.
Stay safe be happy and sail on.
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11-00-09 @ 17:00
Hi Jessica,
Glad to read that things are going well, and that you are getting closer by the day. One of these days you’re going to catch a fish. That makes me think of the saying “be careful what you wish for you might it“. LOL
Someone wrote that fishing between 5 and 7 knots was supposed to be the best, I’m not a fisherman so I wouldn’t really know, but good luck to you anyway.
I was watching one of your video’s and you mentioned that you had a safety belt on your bunk, that answered my question as to what do you do when the going gets a little more than rough so you are not tossed around in the cabin. I have to pay more attention to those tours. I also got to watch Going Solo on
http://sixtyminutes.ninemsn.com.au/article.aspx?id=876505 which was a fantastic show. Very realistic and a little unnerving. I almost grabbed my desk a couple of times. (I thought I was going over). Smooth sailing now but after watching Jesse Martin, it brings me back to reality. Please be careful, I know you know what you are doing and I have the utmost faith in you, but please don’t take any shortcuts or any unnecessary chances. Make sure you always have good grip whenever you are making a move.
There, I’ve said it and now I feel better……Somewhat.
Take good care of yourself and Ella, and Chick with an’ attitude and don’t forget Big Ted. Be safe and stay alert.
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
Hey Jess,
Nature is a beautiful thing - enjoy it's beauty
youra legend
Take care
Mick
MNC NSW
11-10-09 @ 17:35
To whom it may concern:
Christmas Island is in the Indian Ocean, BUT Kiritimati Island, which was discovered by Captain James Cook on Christmas Eve (24 December)1777, is the island that Jessica is heading for. Kiritimati
is pronounced Christmas. (Wikipedia, check it out).Peace be with us all.
Glad to read that you are progressing well Jessica. I was sailing in the Pacific for a number of years. You will be fine, just keep your confidence.
Peter.
Hey Jessica,
Look forward to reading about your progress and experiences each day. Great to see such a young motivated, inspiring person. There are too many people who find reasons not to do something rather than getting out there and doing it. Wishing you all the best, be careful!!
Cheers,
Wade from Sydney
Hi Jess,
Take care out there Jess, we are all riding along with you. Great reports that you give. Enjoy the warm weather while you have it, I am sure it will be a bit cooler around the "horn".
How do I view a locator showing her position and progress?
Hi Jesse,Apologies for replying to Tuesday's "blog' on Wednesday.Great pictures you keep on producing,guess you know now what it really feels like to be in 'the doldrums.'You are well positioned Jesse for your run to the Equator, and that will be yet another milestone you have passed!You are quite right, there is no point in steering a boat that is going 'nowhere'However, the good breeze will return.You have a wonderful attitude, and great determination about the task 'in hand'and continue to display all the attributes of a winner!There is a saying used by the motivational ' gurus'"Winners never quit, quitters nver win"Jesse you are a winner. Have a great day!Godspeed & God Bless, you are in our thoughts and prayers, Dougal.
Jessica,
Thank you so much for your thoughts on your blog. I am up each morning around 5:00 AM and your blog is one of the first things I read ! Expecting snow in Vermont soon and the temperatures will be going down...
Stay safe and Godspeed !
No doubt you would know that you are about abeam the tip of Cape York, or the top of Australia, my first duty every morning is to get your update and to check out your position, our rain squalls have started in Cairns now and getting very sticky.
Good luck from old Salty
Hey!!!
im Chris Gregory from The US!!
i just read about your valient strive to circumnavigate the world. Kudos!
I only wish i could do the same. But good luck to you and i hope you dont get too bored on the trip. It'll all be worth it in the end...AHHHHH the fresh brine, the marvelous nautical terms, and the fine winds that blow through you hair!!!
good luck!! there are thousands who believe in you,
CHris
Congratulations so far Jess. I hope the ru to the equator continues to be smooth one for you. Tell me.....when the wind dies down, it must be sooo quiet out there!! Amazing!!!
P.S Hope you catch a fish soon.
God Bless....
Hi Jesse
Enjoy reading your posts each day, love the pics also, stay safe and enjoy every moment.
Been following your progress on Google maps, great to see the pink boat creep up to the Equator...
Cheers
Andrew Windaroo Qld
Jess,
Thanks for the update and the photos. How about describing some personal likes and dislikes (e.g. music, books, movies, food, other activities)?
Good luck,
Andrew and Vicki (Queens Park, NSW)
Hi Jesse,
Keep drinking water, it must be so hot up there. We read your blog everyday in our class. We have been keeping track of where you are. Might go now and check out the map!
Bye!!
Year 4S
G'Day Jessica,
Look forward to your blogs each day and tracking your progress. You certainly take "Mucking about in boats" to a new level. I can just imagine you getting back to school and the Essay topic is 'What I did on my holidays'.
Craig
Mount Gambier
Hi Jessica,
I see that Natasza Caban will probably be leaving the Marquesas bound for Hawaii in coming days. While the Pacific is large, I guessing the two of you will be passing each other in two or three weeks.
It would be a great chance meeting and photo if you get the chance.
Best wishes. Enjoy the tropics before you head for colder waters.
regards,
Mike
S&S34 "Eliza"
Hi Jesse
Thanks for your update and the image of the dorky hat!! smile...
Awsome to here your getting close to the equator. What are you doing in your spare time at 5 knots...your homework?/ smile again! That's a cool pic....you can really sense the round earth.
Love and Steady Winds,
Gypsy, Barb, Tigger, Jenny ~ Mich.
Hi Jesse, I enjoy to read your blog everyday, stay safe, God bless, from japan yuki
hi jess,
love the pics , another day another day closer to home. safe sailing and keep up the good work on the blogs i love reading them .
pandj
qld
Jesse:
A very inspirational and impressive journey that you are on. I think about you in the night at sea and hope that you are safe.
Will keep following your travel around the world.
best to you,
Susan
Hollywood, California
This is my first time at your site. I read an article about you and want to wish you the very best. What a great adventure. Fair winds and following seas. Stay happy and safe. I am in Alexandria Virginia and I hope to follow your trip as you sail. Bye for now. Paul
So amazing to hear about the journey. Can't wait for the movie.
I've been following your progress with interest, Jess. One thing though, what is it with the Equator? Why do you need to head for and cross it before heading down the South American coast? Why couldn't you simply sail from Aust. to Cape Horn? Is it something to do with your "record" attempt being recognised?
Peter.
Hi Jessica,
Lesson 4 John 3 verse 16-18
Jesus told Nicodemus that whosoever ___ in Him should have eternal life. Jesus mentioned two seemingly different requirements for salvation, one being born again, the other is believing. Yet, this is not a contradiction. The next scripture explains how believing is related to experiencing the birth of the Spirit.
Hola Jess !!! Te sigo todos los dias desde Argentina. Te felicito por tu gran valentia, se que lo vas a lograr. Te admiro. Te deseo la mejor de las suertes. Me gustaria poder conocerte.
Te mando un beso grande.
Exitos !!!!
Francisco
Argentina
Hi jess,
My 6 year old daughter Carlie wanted to know if the cup cakes were good.
Enjoy you blog very much. We check everyday to view your progress. Best of luck and stay safe.
Newfoundland. Canada
what a joy to follow your progress across the oceans. i would love to do this trip, but too old now, so God bless you and God speed.
Jess you are a ledgend already,
great work keep going
cheers,
Brian
Hi again just read tour blogg no luck fishing A .must be barracoda country where you are well took me new pushy out into the hills for the second time $5200.worth of carbon fiber mtb specilized epic comp.fello of and split the rim and bent it to C shape i can tell you i said a few words after dusting myself off looking at it now i didnt see the rock ohwell.just a guess but but the stearer (controls)or parker its called that because it dose everthing but park is that it do i win a dinner date oh yeah having trobles with the blogger so if the user name changes it'll be (whiskers)why should you care i'm only doing this to give you somthing to do in the off chance that you read this keep taking the pickys there great i dont know what im doing wrong to the blogger other information you might need to know it looks like i have my job back at blu wave lobster in fremantle if you stop buy for fuel i might see you hope so it'll be a grate photo for the album anywhoose keep baitin up..seeya
doesnt it get lonely out there all on your own in the middle of no where with nothing around you? i envy you great job, i look forward to reading your posts everyday keep it up. good luck.
I never thought I'd track your progress every day... but I am. My little A23 is comfortably shrink-wrapped in my Golden Valley, MN USA shelter and on you go.
God Speed Jessie - my thoughts of taking a voyage from the Apostle Island in Lake Superior to Isle Royal compared to your journey mean nothing in comparison.
Ella appears to be a good boat and you prepared- she'll take care of you and you her.
Will watch your progress daily... what a gal.
Hi Jess,
Glad to hear that you've gotten a little down time. This gives you some time for maintainence and rest and relaxation. Make the most of it. The equator isn't too far away. A few questions, how far east will you sail before crossing back over the equator? Did you sail close enough to Fiji or Tonga to be able to see them? And lastly, have you thought of a title for your book? We love checking your blog every morning and keeping a watch on you. Stay safe and clipped in. We'll check on you in the am (our time)
No worries about big huge teeth marks unless you see them ON the boat!
Along with everyone else, I'm loving your blog. It's a little scrumptious yummy highlight of each day -- your writing, the photos, all of it!
Your mum and Dad must be both laughing and loving all the good advice and guidance you're getting. I bet you didn't know you'd be adopted by so many parents on this trip. Aren't you glad we're not all on the boat with you..?! :)
You've made such good progress... no fretting over a few days without much wind. It will pick up again soon enough.
Blessings always,
Susan in Oregon
Jess, you are so lucky to be out there and having a great time. All your hard work and preparation has obviously paid off, so you can enjoy all the wonderful sights etc, These views we never get to see on land- too many buildings! In your spirit of adventure, I have made my first pavlova ever today- hope the boys like it! I know my biggest one will :) Sarah
How to catch fish...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pFTjeaDlxDI
Hi Jessica,
Keep up the posts. I think you are inspirational. I hope that some of it rubbs off on to kids out there in front of TV,s etc. Don't care what they do as long as they have a goal. Yours just happens to be a big one. I'm in deep !@#$ at the moment and reading your posts brings me hope.
Cheers
Hey Jess,
You're doing great! It's fun reading your daily updates. Hope the breeze picks up so that you can make good time to the equator!Be safe!!!
Jeff Lang
Dallas, TX USA
Hi Jessica,
I just want to tell you that I'm so impressed with you doing this journey. It’s so fantastic that you are following your dream and that you are enjoying it! I am following you blog every single day and I’m always looking forward to what you are going to tell me next. Compared to me who lives in Sweden, where the snow already is on the ground and the days are going on “auto pilot”, your adventure are so fascinating. It feels like I’m there whit you. You are such a good writer.
I am going to follow you on your blog until you are fulfilling your world record :) and I am looking forward to it too!
Keep on doing that your are doing!
/ Ida SWEDEN
Hi Jesse,
your post is the highlight of my day. Love hearing about your day on the seas.
Wish you good winds and safe sailing.
You Go Girl!! 11NOV today we remember those fallen soldiers that gave us the peace we so treasure today. Heros everyone of them. Another Hero of today is you, our pilot and navigator, sailing us all to the great adventure you are sharing with us. Cant help thinking of another Hero once in your same area centries ago, in just a long boat, some crew and a compass, Captain Bligh when he was put adrift by Fletcher and the muntineers of the Bounty. Your couch potato crew await your next blogg. Love from the landlubbers and cya
Hey Jesse,
What a beautiful picture you took. About what time did you take it?
How long do you think it waill take till you reach the equator?
Following you everyday,
Sarah
...hey, jess! what progress you're making! so glad you're getting close to the equator. how will you celebrate crossing the equator? stay cool and keep putting on the sunscreen! sail safe! <3
-aviv
castro valley, ca, usa
Hi Jessica!
Enjoying the updates! I'm glad you're making progress and the equator will soon be a reflection of the past!! Enjoy it when you cross!! Praying for good weather for you!
Take care,
Todd
Hi Jessica
You did good work of your journey.
I like your photo.
How do you know which way to go?
Siobhan Kelly, Australia
Hello Jesse know I've commented already but just want to let you know I'm getting excited as you close in on the Equator. Can't wait to see those pink sails do a big U-Turn on Google Earth.
Much love xx
Jess,
Great pic please send more.
What are you planning for your crossing of the line ceremony?
Go gal and if the wind still does not blow - tells us - we''ll all go to the beach and blow like madmen in your direction.
Chow Chow
Keith and Family
Hi Jess
I keep looking for your blog update couple of times a day. I wish I could read @ work as well if the 'websense' would not block the site.
I wish you could reach equator may be less than 9-10 days or may be sooner.
cheers
Dan
San Diego
Hi Jessica.
Thought of you while flying back to Sydney from LAX on Delta 017, 38,000 feet above and quite a way to the W of you early this morning. I said to myself - "geez that ocean's B-I-G. Hey wait, Jessica's down there somewhere!" Instantly my memories of all that carry-on in the media before you left became irrelevant. You've got the hunger to succeed. Enjoy it.
Stew (Brissie)
Hi Jessica,
It's been interesting reading about your adventure. You are a inspiration to everyone on this earth.
I believe if we don't try to achieve our dreams then what is life for. Congratulations on taking a step of faith and following your dreams at such a young age.
You and Ella Pink Lady are a great team.
I look forward to your daily posts with anticipation.
God has you in his protective arms and is watching over you.
Best wishes.
Hiya, Jess,
Wishing you generous winds and clear skies as you and Ella glisten toward the equator.
I don't know much about the doldrums or ocean fishing but I do know that you are a messenger of hope for life, pulsating wisdom to all of us as we witness your magnificent relationship with the sea. Water is the medium. Our wounded earth and people are absorbing the purposeful determination of your quest, Jessica. The ripples continue to widen and we are touched.
Blessings to you and all of your family.
Mary, Maine, USA
Hi Jesse,
Read your blog daily. Would love you to include miles covered daily.
Keep Safe.
Hi Jessica
I read many sea stories in my you about sailors and how a sort of madness can creep in when becalmed for weeks on end. I guess if they had ipods and the like they might have done better any here's hoping you continue to keep moving and don't just sit there bobbing up and down.
Nice piccy btw
Don
Adelaide
Loving ur blog, Jess. Please tell me if it is true that the water goes down the plug hole the opposite way when you cross the equator!!
hey,jesse
rest well.good luck and stay safe .hope your liking it out
there see you later alligator.
from:georgia-bella.
Nice to read your blog and see the photos - some clouds and lots of water Jessica, out here (the Hay plains) we have had 41 deg today and lots of bare paddocks and dust so enjoy all that blue water!
cheers
Mischelle
Hi Jess
Here's a quick question you can perhaps reply to when you are in the doldrums and have nothing else to do....
Is it true that you can't get sick (colds/flu) when you are on the open sea - as there are no germs around?
-Bernard
hey jesse
my class is very happy that you have got a website to track where you are. have a great day
Aimee
You inspire me to take up sailing I am 50.
Jessica, thanks for all your interesting posts and pictures. You are on a quest that many people dream about but never attempt. You are a great inspiration! I wish you the best of luck on your great adventure!
Be safe and strong!
Jay,
Seattle
Sick work Jess, Keep going!
Exciting times Jess, Equator coming up, Mel
jess hello
hey are you in for a treat at the weekend. The meteor shower that happens each year in November is happening this weekend. Look to the east and above between AEST 1am and 4am and you should see the most amazing "shooting star" light show ever! You will have no street lights to interfere with this event. 5 to 100 shooting stars per hour please photograph if you can. HOWEVER if you are asleep which is more important everyone will understand. More later on the shower
Dusty from Dubbo
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If I haven't heard from you in 24 hours, I get withdrawal symptons. Your blog is addictive. Please keep up the good work. Remember Shane's comment two days ago? He said when he was in a clipper race around the world in 2007, he had a crew of 15 and "it was tough". Pink Lady has a crew of ONE and you make it sound easy! No wonder everybody loves you and prays for you.
Hi Jessica
YOGA LESSON 3
LEG EXTENTIONS
Its important to keep flexibility and strength in your legs.
HAMSTRINGS
Lay on your back holding your right leg with both hands as far up to the foot as comfortable.
Bring your head and knee together and hold for 10 long full breaths, exhaling completely, dont strain.
Now hold the foot with your right hand and lower it to the right, straighten it if you can or keep it bent 10 breaths
STARFISH
Bring it back to center and hold the foot on the outer side with your left hand and drop it over to the left side, look over your right shoulder.
GLUTES
Lay flat, place your left foot on your right knee and raise your right leg holding it with both hands, raise your head to your knee keeping the right leg straight. 10 breaths
Do the same on the left leg.
HAPPY BABY
Still on your back raise your legs bend the knees bring your hands through your legs and hold the outside of your feet.
Draw knees down towards the floor and raise your head and look at your naval, you must smile while you do this one.
We will look at strengthening in another lesson.
Add these to your sequence.
Next lesson ABS and CORE strength.
Have fun and practice while its calm,
Anthony
Hi Jessica,
Love your blogs !!!
They make me "feel" the tropics.
Regards to Parker.
I've made a few model yachts & never made a rudder that automatically compensated for wind strength.
Nearest I got was a swinging weight
that sort of worked but didn't quite.
Trouble with a model is you're not on board.
Could you see if you could get a flying fish pic? Would be great !!
Graemek2 (lost my Google pw)
Your looking good kid. I hope you can keep up the speed. I think we all would like to see more pics and vids but I know you are kept pretty busy out there. Keep up the good work.
Now you have so many comments from sailors we have met - many Aussies know the doldrums.
The frustration of the doldrums will mature anyone...sorry :-o
Try a new lure, run it deep.
Alan and Lena, Gold Coast.
Great to read your blog You are an inspiration to everyone safe sailing
IAN
Hi Jessica
We are all very proud of you. In this world where young people tend to get bad press for being lazy and not having a vision for the future, you are a great example of what young Aussies are capable of.
i know that you will have a lot of difficult times ahead of you especially once you tackle the southern ocean, but i have no doubt that you will tackle it in your stride. I pray for your safety often amd look forward to reading your blog and tracking your progress each day
be blessed
Ron Garvey
Gold Coast, Australia
Hey Jessica,
I hope all goes well on your record attempt and it is good to hear about your journey.I am a student from Raceview State School in Ipswich and my class is doing a magazine article on you, so your blog is very handy and also interesting!
Safe sailing,
Brittany Farr
Hey
I just read somewhere that a Hollywood studio is planning to do a pilot documentary on your journey, with the chance of it becoming a short-run TV series.
Essentially, it would star just yourself and your windvane self-steerer Parker, and be set in the open ocean as you sail around the world.
The working title at the moment is
"Sextant and the Seabreeze"
Starring
Sailor Jessica +Parker
with
Seamanthe Catamarantrail
Christ Saveus
and Swimforit Quickson
Can't wait.
MD
Happy Days Jess, ready for your crossing the line ceremony, expect to see some flash photos of King Neptune or such like.
Ya doing really great,love reading your blogs.
Jim.
Jessica
You are an inspiration for youth. Take care. Jerry from the sunny coast
I just want to tell you the impact of your journey. I always wanted to do my masters research degree and was always too scared as it's alot of hard work and on a topic not many approve of, including my family! But you have inspired me to go for it and live my dream regardless. So today i bit the bullet and put in my application!
Cheers!
enjoy the equator! what a little trooper you are!! you are an inspiration to us all, take care and safe travels... i'll be back in a few sleeps to see how you are tracking
Melanie...Riverina region of NSW
Hi Jesse,
Wow it's been 3 weeks since you left, hope everything is going well out there for you. Rosie really likes it when you put photo's up. She liked your cup cakes'
ok
take care
Tim and Rosie
from Caboolture
Keep the sunscreen and dorky hat on. best of luck, we are all behind your amazing voyage.
Fair wind.
Max & Annette
Hi Jessica
Having read your blog about ‘slowly but surely getting to the equator’ and many of the comments sent in I thought I would send you a comment. Your descriptive writing is so superb that a photo of you in your dorky hat etc is simply not necessary. We, your readers, can use our imaginations to see how you must look and I think your word picture conveys more than any visual picture could because we can sense your enthusiasm for what you are doing and at the same time enjoy having a laugh with you as we imagine you looking at yourself in a mirror and exploding with laughter. What you wear actually sounds very practical - not many people dress up to go fishing. It is great to hear you have been hand steering to maximize your speed towards the Equator. You certainly are a girl in a hurry. Hope you are not ‘doldrummed’ into floating around aimlessly during the next few days. Port Phillip Bay yachties did a bit of that last weekend.
Tony L (Mt Martha)
Faye, 5:00pm: Has anybody out there got an idea what is happening with the water straight on top of the equator ? Is it going down the plughole without any whirl ?
Helmut, 7:47pm:Logic, mate...
Like a different sized machine, therfe are more buttons to be pushed and blinken lights to be watched, so you will need more mittens to grab things, o.k. ? And were there are more minds on bord, there will be more opinions and discussions and t r o u b l e ...
Ah, Jess, don't worry about us gawkers havn'n argument. You keep tracking meanwhile...
Karin, 9:23pm: Good on ya ! Go for it !
~S, 4:28AM : "Hey, next time you decide to sail around the world... can I come too :)"
I don't think there is such a song available.The nearest title that comes to mind is "If you leave me, can I come too" by Mental as anything. She might have that on the stereo as well as "6 months in a leaky boat..."
Professor Gustav Haffner, you keep amazing me ...
Hi Jesse,
Nice pic!
Cya,
Gabi
Actually a pic of you in your giant hat, with sunnies and sarong would have been gorgeous to see, how many cameras did you take? (just thinking about the difficulties of self-timer on a moving vessel, I guess you've got that one sorted too)
hey jesse you have AMAZED many people in the past few weeks.My class has been reading your blog each day.stay safe,rest well and good luck!!
Hi Jessica:
From Steve, fellow circumnavigator (Cal 2-46 Sloop S/V Carina).
I hope you won't be looking for an island to go 'round at the equator, cause there are none, not anywheres near where you will cross the line.
I would guess that two pics of the GPS, one just before and one just after should be good proof of "doubling the line".
Wishing you fair winds and a safe journey.
Stephen Crow K4CPX in Punta Gorda, Fl USA
hey,Jesse hope your liking it out there.My class has been going on your website and it has AMAZED many people.stay safe and good luck!!!
from georgia-b
Hi Jessica my name is Georgia and my class has been following your blog.I am 10 yesrs old.I am in the same class as Ella the girl that has left a comment somewere.Silly must of been great to talk to.
Stay safe
luv Georgia
Aus,Wa,Perth
Hi Jesse,
I love reading your blog and hearing what you have been up to.
I never thought you could make bread and cup cakes when sailing around the world.!!
I was surprised to hear that Silly did not eat any pasta, a bird would normally eat it. Maybe it really was a good name for him.
If you have another bird and you want to feed it you can make a dough out of flour and water. (thats what pasta is.)
Stay safe,clip on, BE GOOD.
Best regards,
Tony
Hi Jess, so glad you have crossed the equator - so many good thoughts and best wishes are being sent to you.....Pam
Hi Jesse,
Had you thought about it, while Silly sat on your satellite dome, his little brain must have been also calculating your position all the time?
He must have left you when he realised you were not heading for land.
Here is a recipe you might like to try out, it is for crumpets.
As you know crumpets are normally about 3 inches (8cm) in diameter and this size is achieved using a crumpet ring.
What you would do is make a thin yeast batter, and then pour this into 3 or four crumpet rings placed in a medium heated frying pan.
It is then fun to watch as the batter cooks and all the small holes form in the crumpets.
We don't all have crumpet rings and what I like to do is make one large crumpet, I pour the batter straight into the frying pan.
Here is what you will need :
Milk 275ml
Water 55ml
Sugar 1 teaspoon
Dried Yeast 1 tablespoon
Bread Flour 225g
Salt 1 teaspoon
(Note. If you are using a bread mixture then just weigh out the flour, the salt and yeast is in the flour mix.)
Mix the milk, water, ( they should be hand warm, no problem I think) yeast and sugar in a suitable jug and leave to stand for 10 to 15 minutes until it is frothy.
Meanwhile sift the flour and salt into a mixing bowl (it must only be half full when the water/milk is added as the batter will double in size!!) and make a well in the centre, when the yeast is nice and frothy pour it into the well.
Now use your whisk to slowly work the liquid into the flour, then beat well to make a perfectly smooth batter.
Cover and leave to stand for about 45 minutes, by which time it will have become light and frothy.
Very lightly grease your frying pan and heat it up to a medium heat (the crumpet needs to cook slowly).
Pour batter into the frying pan to a depth of a little less than 1/2 inch (1cm) and allow to cook.
You will see little bubbles form on the top of the crumpet, as the top loses its wet shine the bubbles will burst leaving all of those crumpet holes.
When the crumpet is firm to the touch turn it over and brown (toast) the top.( you can turn the heat up to do the top)
Spread butter on it when it is still hot, you can add some Vegemite if you don't hate it. (you will have to ask mum where she put that!!)
I hope you try this out, it's easy, quick and very tasty:
Have a nice day, stay safe and BE GOOD!!
Tony
I have enjoyed reading of your travels so far. Stay safe, and good luck on your goal. You're doing great!
Carol
Ohio ~~ USA
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