We crossed back into the southern hemisphere this evening, its nice to be back home! I said a quick hi to Neptune and thanked him for the fish! Still no sign of the big red line though, I'm starting to think that all this water must have washed it away?!
More of a quiet day out here, nothing too exciting just keeping up with all the ins and outs, doing a little school work, reading and napping. Mostly we've made great progress and have had some light squalls come through. The squalls didn't give us any more than gusts of 20 knots of wind but that was just enough to make conditions just a little too wet to have the hatches open, making life pretty hot and sticky. Did I mention I'm looking forward to some cooler weather?
Plenty of open water ahead for the next few days so it will be nice to have some more uninterrupted sleep and I'm itching to put some miles behind us. Bob's latest forecast predicts south easterly winds, so looks like we'll be able to make some good progress south but none east for a while.
Hey guys, loving all the comments and support but please don't worry if I miss a blog now and then, I write when I can and love doing it, but sometimes I have to put the time and energy into something else. Just remember, I'm always in contact with the support team and chances are, if you don't hear from me, I'm just too busy sailing and having fun!
Back to Easyfoods for dinner tonight after that last of the fish for brecky, oh and yes it was really tasty!
Jesse
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
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«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 316 of 316Hello Jess,
Congratulations on rounding Kiritimati sounds like it was pretty tough going there for awhile but as usual you applied yourself and steadily and carefully negotiated you way through. Another milestone accomplished with great style!
I'm glad the fish tasted great, it was a fantastic catch. It's good you have you both back in the Southern Hemisphere and catching up on some well earned rest.
Smooth sailing Jess,
Bluefin, Buderim, Qld.
Keep blogging only when you are able Jess, you and Ella's Pink Lady must come first.
Hi Jess
I bet you enjoyed every bit of the fresh fish - good on ya. Safe travelling down south and enjoy the journey & hey thanks for sharing it with us.
God Bless
Vijay T
Brisbane
Love reading your blogs but by all means have fun, sail, and lookout for Jessica first and foremost. We will be thinking about you and praying for you everyday regardless if you have time to write. Hope the winds are favorable and the fish continue to bite. Best wishes, duane
Hi Jessica,
Glad you enjoyed the fish. I bet it gets hot quickly when you have to close the hatches. At least you will slowly move towards cooler weather, although at the same time the season is moving towards summer. Pity there're no shady trees out there for you to sit under for a while :-)
Hope getting all these blogs isn't a pressure for you. A bit like Cathy Freeman at the 2000 Olympics with everyone wishing her well. You would have been only 7 then. Hard to imagine, that 9 years later you would be undertaking a similarly remarkable though very different achievement.
There are times when people need to pull back a bit and give themselves a bit of space, and that's ok. It's also ok if you're not always feeling on top of the world. It would be surprising if you didn't experience the full range of emotions during your voyage.
Wishing you a little more easting in that wind.
Toni
Hi Jess,dont worry if you miss a blog now and then,Ya we all worry a lot for you but you do have the good Lord with you.
Jess i dont think my post posted yesterday so i will ask you again.
Cape Horn,have you thought about it,is it on your mind.can you let us ow what you are thinking about it.I know some of us worry for you to go around Cape Horn.If you have time please try to talk to us about it before you get there and when do you think you will arive at Cape Horn.
Well lil one,have fun, safe sailing, Our prayers are with you.We all love you girl.
your friends
Rober,Ellen,Alison,Autumn
North Carolina,USA
G'day Jesse, Your going great. Keep it up.
Paul.
Hey Jess,
“If all the world were paper, / And all the sea were ink, / And all the trees were bread and cheese, / What should we do for drink?”
Come on Down.......(south baby !)
You're a legend
Mick
MNC NSW
Wow how cool it is to see someone so young and determined LIVING their life, not just existing into what is the "norm".
Go girl!
Dreams are whatever we want them to be and it's up to YOU as the individual to chase NO MATTER WHAT and you are doing that!
News from Brisbane....over cast today, Christmas decorations are going up everywhere & the sun is now up at 4:30am!
Take care special woman!
Jodie.
Hi Jesse,
Do you realise that checking your blog is the first thing I do when I come back home from work ?
And I believe we are just a few thousands in this case, my dear.hehe.
However, we do understand that your primary duties are for your sailing, your health, your enjoyment.
All the same, thank you for sharing so much with us all. It's all witty, funny, clever, informative, interesting, and not necessarily in that order, mind you.
Enjoy to the full
emgb1 from South Wales, UK (GMT+0)
Hi Captain Jesse! You were near Christmas Island around Thanksgiving here in the USA. Will you be near Easter Island around Christmas? Just wondering and trying to make you laugh. I thought of that the other day, I think I would miss others making me laugh the most of anything. I know that you talk over the phone and e-mails but what about personal interaction? Maybe it is refreshing and liberating, I don't know because I haven't experienced it. I hope you realize that there are many holding you in their hearts and thoughts and prayers constantly and we do worry when we don't hear a message from you. But I think that we need you more than you need us and we realize that you are a great Captain and we are glad that you are letting us go on this epic journey with you! So from one of the many "Jessicans" Happy Thanksgiving from the USA, offering thanks for your successes so far and thanks for future blessings yet to come. Mike
Hi Miss Jess, forget about the cooking, cleaning and schoolwork and get onto really sailing the boat. Best of luck Southwards on a broad reach. Sail, girl, sail. Forget about blogs. We are still here with you following your progress. Go go go
Great job, so far. And I'm sure you will have much cold weather in front of you, so don't worry about too much heat now.
Keep up the spirit, girl! We like what you are doing - even it is a bit too early.
Nils
Hi Jess,
I read your blogs religiously every day and enjoy them immensely and I think of you every night as I go to bed & the fact that you are out there sailing along.
Can I ask if it would be possible for you to include some technical information on your blog every day such as Distance travelled in past 24 hours, Average speed, Max speed & distance to go to the Horn?
Keep up the great work.
Steve of Caringbah NSW Australia
Hey Jesse
So proud of you following your dream.
May God surround you with divine favour, travelling mercies and angels all around you.
May you be blessed with fair winds and calm seas.
Never take your eye of the end result - don't allow your faith to waiver - keep your dream before you and we will see you complete your amazing journey in to the history books.
Love reading your blog and seeing your pics.
Till next time - peace be the journey.
Lynne - Gold Coast
It was very thoughtful of you to explain why sometimes your blog entries don't get written. Your sailing and your safety have precedence over everything else. We understand that but it was nice of you to say so.
You're having a dream run for the early part of your journey but, where minor challenges have surfaced, you've shown your capabilities as a sailor and skipper. You made some thoughtful decisions as you navigated your way through the Kiribati Islands group.
I love to hear from you and gravitate to your web page without realizing I do so. Magnetic, girl, magnetic!
Ian from Brisbane
Hello Jessica,
wonderful, now it's south and around!
Good luck with it all!
I think you will have plenty of cooler to cold weather soon.
Glad you are able to have more sleep. Ella looks after you, while you are resting!
There definitely is a close bond between a captain (more so for a solo sailor) and his boat.
Look after her, she'll look after you!
But you are doing all of that, so all is well!
I am amazed, that Joshua Slocum could not swim and he had no fear of drowning.
When he was soloing, near land, he overturned his dinghy and twice he tried to right it. The third time he managed.
I am sure he had some fear of drowning then, but kept his cool head and succeeded!
Attitude is everything!
It appears, that many of the early sailors did not know how to swim!
I went to see the Russian Ballet last night. 'Swan Lake' and of course it was sensational.
Next year they are coming back to Australia in Sept/Oct and present 'the Nutcracker'.
Take care, have more fun, keep safe,
Trudy, Austria, now in Mackay
Hi jess i just have a question for you are you going back home or your sailing but sailling south then coming north anyways hope your trip is good
Just spotted your Blog from a link on the ABC news site.
Hadn't realised that you've gone so far already - magnificent effort and a massive 'ya boo sucks' to all those stuffed shirts who said you shouldn't go.
A fair wind on your back all the way to the Cape, batten down the hatches then off across the Atantic.
Remenber - fortune favours the bold - so give it plenty
Good onya Jessica - look forward to your return next year
Hi Jessica
Good to hear you are now back in the Southern Hemisphere. Your blog gives the impression you are pleased and happy to have turned the northernmost corner of your journey, and it is good to hear you are making ‘great progress’ southwards. Your last two blogs have been much happier than your ‘Around Kiritimati Island’ note which expressed a touch of frustration with the wind ‘on the nose’.
Also good to hear the fish that didn’t get away was really tasty and good to see you were able to capture the moment of your fishing success so well in the photo. I guess that might become one for the book – to be chosen from hundreds no doubt.
Best wishes for a fast ride southwards until you can turn southeast and head for the challenges of the most southerly section of your journey – around the Cape. I am sure time will fly by rapidly during the next month.
Tony L (Mt Martha VIC)
We all should be fortunate to recieve your blog's so regularly. My guess is as you head south the more you will be tweaking the sails, checking your gear, staying safe and trying to get rest when you can will be your main priority. No matter, we are with you all the way. Hope you enjoyed the fish.
Stay safe.
Jesse sailing ELP,
waiting for, what next will be,
tending to her sailing vessel,
strengthening, her cerebral muscle.
Many follow with great intent,
worrying about, her energy spent,
wishing her, good food and sleep,
wanting her in angels keep.
Knowing she can stay the course,
trusting in her education,
her knowing crew is the force,
in her excellent preparation.
These thoughts in rhyme are meant to be,
just a reminder to you from me,
that when times are tough in that big ole sea,
there are many thinking of Jesse and ELP.
Mike
Hey Jessica,
I'm in cold rainy London, very jealous of your hot weather! Love the blog, I'm feeling inspired to take up sailing... my dream would be to sail the world, maybe one day. Heading to Perth next year so maybe I'll see you as you sail past!
Your living the dream, enjoy every minute.
Engine
Well done sailor girl, great to be able to follow your journey via google earth, good luck for the trip south, looks like plenty of islands and reefs up ahead. Stay safe, concentrate on that rather than keeping us satisfied with daily blogs, though we love to hear from you.
Bron Central West NSW
Good Morning Jessica, after all the excitement of crossing "the imaginary line"and then crossing back over it again!!and then rounding the island "mark"things are now getting back to 'business as usual.You have some exciting sailing to look forward to,so EPL and Jesse keep up the speedy progress and keep on having fun.You are always in our thoughts and prayers,with good old St Christopher keeping an eye on you!take care Jesse, and God Bless Dougal.
Hi Jessica,
Love reading your blogs and I am disappointed when you miss one, but like evryone else, I understand there are priorities. Great knowing that I can look forward reading your doings for many months yet. I don't like hearing things like you bumping into a bouy though. Even in that vast ocean, unexpected things can still happen. I know you always keep your wits about you.
John
Blessings to you sailor girlie.
I posted a comment this morning, but it got lost somehow.
That's okay, I know that good thoughts travel on the wings of Angels,
and not on the time schedule of a web master.
It's understandable that some days, posting on your blog is not on your "to do" list.
Wishing you fair winds as you head south,
to your next destination.
Molly
Maryland USA
Hi Jesse,
Heading back down south eh? Nice to know you're making steady progress in the right direction and with no hassles.
I love the blogs and eagerly await them no matter how regular they might be (although your commitment so far is heaps better than mine would have been!!).
Looking forward to the next fish... :-)
Take care,
Lea
thanks Jesse,
I enjoy reading this blog and imaging your life out there on the open ocean. I am a teacher and I have my class reading as well. We have regular discussions about your voyage and you are an inspiration to many. However, I have a request. My students are mostly around your age and are curious about your studies. Would it be too much of an imposition on you to include a small update on what you are studying? You have no idea how useful it would be to us teachers to have you describe some maths problem you are tackling, or piece of literature you are reading.
cheers
Charles
Great reading your Blogs Jesse. I've been following them since you started and enjoy your writing style very much.
Happy sailing.
Kev, Sydney, Australia.
Hi Jesse,
Welcome back down south! Glad to hear you're making steady progress and heading in the right direction with no hassles.
I love the blogs no matter how far apart they are but your commitment to writing regularly so far is much better than mine would be!!
Glad you enjoyed the fish -I'm sure there will be plenty more where they came from and I'm looking forward to seeing the next great catch.
Keep enjoying yourself,
Lea
Please don't stress out about the blog. I am surprised, and grateful, that you have been able to write as much as you have. Remember, if your blog is too comprehensive you won't have any new material for a book!
Regards,
William
Fukuoka, Japan
Truely inspiring
My hubby's been trying to get me to go cruising around the world for years. Now we have a couple of young kids and it seems we're getting closer to doing this.
Despite all your important support from your back up team, I admire your own courageousness and determination.
All the best Jess and may you catch many more fish, and have the wind (and swells) behind you!
Stu, Jen, Min & Hank
Hi Jessica
It's great you have done your rounding of Kiritimati Island, this is one big milestone to get out of the way and a difficult at that.
I will ask the question in 4 to 5 weeks about cooler weather, I'm sure you will saying, gee it would be nice to have some warm weather, but this is all part of the adventure.
I agree, you blog when time permits and when you feel like it.
Only thing if possible is when you get down into the Southern Ocean and you can't blog that your team could post a short message that all is ok with you. There is so many people around the world following you on this adventure, they can't help but be a little concerned when we don't hear from you. You have touched so many with your courage and sense of adventure.
So you have a great run down south, catch more fish, keep having fun and keep safe.
Cheers George Simmons
Lots of love from Exmouth WA Australia
Keep on enjoying yourself - sounds like the fish was great. You would have had the best sort of fish and chips - very very fresh fish and your yummy tinned potatoes fried up into chips.
Happiness and Gods speed to you.
Hi Jesse
I am happy that you are making progress. I hope you are contacting your parents a lot. I was hoping you would say how long you have to go before you come home (I think it's 3 years maybe my teacher told me) I am a 5th grader in the U.S.A and my class and teacher have been talking about you alot.
Hope you are having a great time on the open sea! hope you write soon!
Happy thanksgiving from,
Siobhan
Hi Jess,
As a mum of kids around your age, it is with great interest that i read your blogs.
At first I wondered how on earth your parents could be brave enough to let you go, and I was one of the group who thought you are too young. However, the more I read, the more i think "you go girl, and really show those who doubted that you can do it"
God speed, and for goodness sakes, be careful!
Denise
Mandurah Western Australia
P.S. Jess's mum: I feel your anxiousness!
Where are you headed now, Jessica? I'm assuming you'd be making your way towards French Polynesia. Good to have you back in the southern hemisphere again.
Chris Akenfelds
Brisbane QLD
akenfelds @ lycos . com
Dear Jesse,
I am glad that you have finally caught a fish.I hope you enjoyed it.It's good you have crossed the equator for your second time and I also hope that you get good luck for the rest of your trip from neptune.
love Heather
I dont understand how you can have time to blog? it would take all of 5 min to type and just for you to connect. Thanks alot
Good to hear you made it back to the south. Glad the red line didn't get wrapped around your keel and cause you any grief.
Stay safe
Mick
Hey Jess,
It's good to have you back in our hemisphere.
We always look forward to your next post. If you don't get time don't stress keep doing what you do best.
Keep safe, happy sailing.....
11-24-09 @20:05
Hi Jessica,
Hey there young lady, I just want to call it to your attention, after reading the latest batch of comments, you have been unanimously outvoted in regards to blogging. You will only blog when you have the time. All maintenance, preventive maintenance, eating, sleeping, showers (bucket baths), toenail polishing, having fun, and flirting with “Silly” shall have top priority over posts. I have contacted King Neptune and he concurs. ’Nuff sed.
Sorry I couldn’t pass that one up. LOL………… You are the girl and you come first!!!!! We love ya.
Since you’re in open water and sailing pretty smoothly, maybe you’ll have better luck fishing. But then again maybe you’ll be going to fast, someone wrote that the best trolling was between 5 to 7 knots. (?????) Good luck to you anyway.
Take good care of Ella and yourself and enjoy. 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
Greeting Jesse, Glad that you blogged on today...was getting concerned as to your whereabouts..that is what happens when you are a Mom:) sounds like you are doing just fine for such a young lady. Congrat's on catching your first fish. Take care and Happy Sailing once again. Jersey Shore Mom, USA
Luck with your endevours - break a fin!!
Jessie throw your english school books overboard, you don't need them. You write very well with great grammar etc. Keep up the good work, and enjoy the heat while you've got it. You must be getting super tanned by now!
Cheers
Dan
Brisbane
aw, already leaving the northern hemisphere?
Well, enjoy :p
-Dimitri, USA
Jess,
Good result!
What is the next milestone? How long will it take? What challenges do you expect?
Best Regards,
Andy and Vicki (Queens Park, NSW)
good day jesse,
glad to see all is going well.
nice to hear about the fish & chips.
you have quite a large following
of supporters who care about you.
keep up the good work.
safe sailing young adventurer.
rod
blackbutt qld
Jess,
Glad to have had you visit us here in the Northern Hemisphere. Too bad you couldn't have stayed around a little longer and made it up to the Hawaiian Islands. Take care and enjoy the voyage south. Blog when you can and be safe. And to Mike in Canberra, us NH folks aren't that bad (just kidding) Take care and be safe
it's all down hill now so surely the sailing will be easy! you'll see that cool weather soon enough - enjoy the day you are in!
love tagging along with you even if it's a virtual sail - keep safe and enjoy the sleep!
hi sailor girl... you seem to be heading towards the pitcairn islands, if you see a wooden snipe trailing you, it may be me, ha ha
GO GIRL... lenny, pittsburgh PA
Jessica
Glad you are doing well and had a little fresh fish for dinner. Keep you progress up and a smile on your face. You are in our minds and prayers. Tight lines
Hi Jesse, well done girl ;) all the best on your trip. By the way, I'm currently in Chile so if you need anything while in this part of the world, just email me at totalxtacy@gmail.com
Best of luck
Hi Jess
Just know the world have you in their thoughts and prayers and am concerned when your blog is not there. We all understand your incredible fortitude in trying to post something for us to read so we know you are safe but please, please, do not compromise your safety to send a blog.I should imagine that your blogs will be less frequent now you are heading into the southern realms Take care
Keep safe pet.
Love and hugs
Evie from Bendigo
I was watching ABC or SBS TV the other night abd they was talkiing about these diffee=rent Bouys that dive down, collect data, return to surface and transmit the data and dive again. Also there was a 'plane' shaped one that does simular tactics. Do you ever see them as they are yellow. and there looked like a million dots all over the oceans showing where they are. You Go Girl, love them bloggs whenever they come. Thanks for the ride and your telling of your experiences.
I am so proud of you Jesse!
Kelly
Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada
well done jess
keeping up to date with your blog
didnt htink you could do it, but you proved us all wrong, i pray my kids are as mature and strong as you are.
god bless
Cindy and family
Yonkers New York 10704
Hi Jess,
Welcome back into home waters! I love reading your blogs, and having the chance to experience such an exciting adventure through your writing. I went on my first solo camping trip a few weeks ago, and so many people tried to stop me from doing it alone. My response? This fabulous 16 year old girl has set off to sail around the world - if she can do that, then a week's camping is nothing! Thanks for being such an inspiration, and for so generously sharing your adventure with us.
you have got to be the most mentally tough minded person I know,and at your age too...
stay safe
Hi Jesse,
You have a great weatherman by the looks of it. Smooth sailing and keep an eye on that lure and catch a few more like the last. Just nice for the pan. You are to be congratulated on your fine narratives. Best wishes from up north.
Russ. Byron Bay/Calgary
You are fabulous Jessica. I've been watching your progress since you left. At least you are getting back from your little side trip across the equator. Now you can set sail for home. Uh-taking the long way around of course.
Hello Jessica,
Great to see you making such fantastic progress and already the equator done.
It is amazing that only 240 years ago one third of the globe lay still undiscovered.Charts about an imaginary "great southern Continent" were mostly fantasy and almost completely wrong until James Cook came along and with his navigational skill and chart making and surveying made Great Britain into the most powerful Nation on Earth by his first accurately charting of Newfoundland,Canada,New Zealand,the east coast of Australia and with the help of Polynesian navigator Tupaia,who had before Cook charted all the Polynesian Islands in the south Pacific including Hawaii.
James Cook used his and skill and also Tupaia's charts to uncover a huge part
of the Globe that had until then lay undiscovered.(about a third of the Globe)On HMS Endeavour they would sail as far down south as latitude South 71˚degree,where they found nothing but Ice and hardship.The 18th Century was the age of Enlightenment and Captain James Cook was no doubt the greatest Explorer and Navigator that ever lived.
The Royal Observatory in Greenwich was at the very centre of all this and that is how Greenwich time is the zero line of longitude starting and ending right with the great cicle through Greenwich. It is amazing to think that all these great discoveries only started in 1760 with Cooks first accurate charting of Newfoundland.James Cook first voyage (1768–1771 at age 40) took him around South America(Cape Horn) then Tahiti (1769) the east coast of Australia(1770) ,Jakarta (Batavia) and then around South Africa (Cape of good Hope)arriving at the island of Saint Helena on 12 July of 1771 and the end of the first voyage.
James Cook is the greatest explorer that ever lived and the charts he surveyed together with the help of Tupaia,the great polynesian navigator shaped the world as we know it today.
"I had ambition not only to go farther than any man had been before.but as far as it was possible for a man to go." James Cook
http://www.abc.net.au/tv/captaincook/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Cook
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tupaia_(navigator)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polynesian_navigation
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HM_Bark_Endeavour
What is even more amazing to me is the fact that only 240 years later Jessica Watson at age 16 is steering a much smaller Ella's Pink Lady on very similar course to James Cook's Endeavour,who was then age 40 at his first Journey in 1768–1771.
Ella's Pink Lady is of course a much smaller boat than the 100 man bulk - carrier HMS Endeavour.
gustav haffner
(pilot-navigator)
www.redbaron.com.au
You mean it's not about us! (that was just good old fashioned kidding).
I hope it is ok to post a link to your map page just in case somebody does not know about it? If it is not ok just don't post this comment.
Otherwise, here it is.
the-voyage
Jesse, have you seen or talked to any "Mermaids" yet? ;)
Hi Jessica
Good to hear your back in the Southern Hemisphere. Your blog gives the impression you are pleased and happy to have turned the northernmost corner of your journey, and it is good to hear you are making ‘great progress’ southwards. Your last two blogs have been much happier than your ‘Around Kiritimati Island’ note which expressed a touch of frustration with the wind ‘on the nose’.
Also good to hear the fish that didn’t get away was really tasty and good to see you were able to capture the moment of your fishing success so well in the photo. I guess that might become one for the book – to be chosen from hundreds no doubt.
Best wishes for a fast ride southwards until you can turn southeast and head for the challenges of the most southerly section of your journey – around the Cape. I am sure time will fly by rapidly during the next month.
Tony L (Mt Martha VIC)
Some of these blogs are too long. Do you really expect the poor chick to answer all the questions? and don't talk about pirates and give her sailing lessons as a couple of idiots have!
Let her get on with what she has to do....
Go Jesse!
hi jess,
welcome back.
we all under stand that you cant
write very day you have more important things to do
its just that alot of people
like knowing that your ok
that was a good interview
you did have fun its all down hill now
stay safe cutey
danny victoria
Love to follow your blog and hear what you've been up to on a daily basis.
Stay safe and keep on sending the pic's....they're fantastic!!!
Just curious...
Do the circumnavigation rules require you to visit the northern hemisphere only once, or are you also supposed to cross the equator into the North Atlantic?
Hey jesse,
hope you are having a great time
out there and pasing a few boats.
every day after lunch E.S.P.S grade 4\5b and 4\5c read your blog.Take care.
I bet that fish was nice!!
take care xo
from Maka!!
Welcome back from the deep North Jess. More boat speed down hill!!
What was the water temperature around the Equator?
Safe Sailing
Bruce and Pat
Wynnum
Hi Jess,
You're racing for the Horn. Whoo Hoo. If you don't blog I'll assume you're doing schoolwork (and not on MSN/FB/WoW like my son seems to be.) Maintenance comes first, Elementary.
Correct me if I'm wrong, it looks like your next big land mark will be.
Malden and Starbuck Island, "Hey" you can stop off for a coffee ☺☺☺
Is there a Starbucks Coffee Shop back home.
Play safe Jess ♥♥♥
http://2010canadablogger.blogspot.com/
hi jess,
we know u will be ok as u r doing a great job at blogging and sailing.keep up the good work and rest up good for the nmiles ahead.
safe journey.
pandj
Hi Jesse,
Welcome back to the better half of the world.
You will once again realise just how friendly people are down here in the southern hemisphere.
Glad that the fish was as good to eat as it looked. Now for the next catch.
Good sailing.
June and Richard Thorn
Reading your blog plus the comments from your many fans is pure delight - seems the male fan club is growing by the day ... yep,reckon there's going to be quite a few "buoys" to welcome you back home!! As for the many mums whom are following your progress ... well, Jess, your blog can no ways end once back home ... they are going to want to follow you through VCE, the boyfriends, uni plus all the fun adventures you are yet to write of. Indeed, little Jess from Q'land has crept deep into the hearts of many - good onya girl!
to the administer,
is there a reason my comments are not accepted? I have now posted four separate encouraging remarks for Jess and none have been published.
cheers
Charles
Onya Stevo!!!
Hi Jess,
It's 1:34 a.m. here in Calgary, Alberta Canada and I'm just on my way to bed but wanted to read your blog first. It made me wonder what time it is where you are and what you are doing as I type this, lol. I wanted to tell you that I really enjoy reading about your adventures and seeing your pictures...you are a gem for keeping everyone updated as often as you do.
I hope that fish tasted yummy - did you give it a name too??? LOL.
My kids have been reading your blog with me and we are all cheering you on! You are an inspiration and a great role model for my children (and children everywhere) to follow their dreams. Thank you.
Be well and big hugs,
Nat
Hi! How are you these days?
It's always hard to imagine a person step (or maybe sail will be a better word) on the journey of her dream at such a young age. How brave you are!
You are closer and closer to your victory now, all I can do is wishing you the best of luck.
一路顺风！
It's a Chinese word, means sort of wishing you are before the wind all the way. I'm not quite sure if the translation is correct, but anyway
GOOD LUCK!!!
Hey Jesse,
Sounds like all is fantastic in the world of EPL. Enjoy the rest that's coming!
Great fish the other day too. I love reading your blogs no matter how far apart they are but you're committment to writing is much greater than mine would be in your shoes (or is that boat?!).
Keep having fun,
Lea (Sydney)
Hi Jess,
Is it possible to get some more info on speed over ground etc?
That would be very interesting. The tracker surely also sends that data? So you wouldnt need to add it yourself.
Do you have the current with you on this course?
Save trip from holland!
Chris
Hey Jesse,
You are going great on your voyage.
Get some good strong hours of sleep and you feel fantastic.
Be safe and Have fun
Saraya :-)
P.S What book are you reading at the moment?
Just so you know, We're watching your progress and wishing you well. Keep the blog posts coming
hi. its dan from canberra i just bought a cal 14 trailer sailor and cant decide on a name. any suggestions? and congratulations on returning to the south. good luck
Hi Jesse,
Usually I'm more on the ball, but I'm writing a little later this time.
I've just been reading Abby's Blog. She has just been on Good Morning Australia. She said that she is having a little more fun with being interviewed now. Were you quite nervous to begin with? You certainly have had many interviews now haven't you! You come across as being a very confident young lady in your interviews.
Abby was talking about having her lighter gear and her heavy duty gear for the Southern Ocean. I guess you will be using your Southern Ocean gear before Abby is.
I'm pleased that you will be able to catch up on some sleep.
Keep safe Jesse and smooth sailing.
Jan (Auckland, New Zealand)
welcome back down under Jess!!! You continue to amaze me with your phenomenal adventure.
It is so wonderful that your happy place is the open ocean.
Lots of love and happy spirits
Vanessa xxx
Jessica,
Be careful what you wish for regarding cold weather.
I'm following your journey and wish you the absolute best!
Wells Horton
Sherburne, NY
Hiya Jess...greetings from a very wet and windy North Wales!
Wish we had some of your dry stuff up here!
It's a shame you've left us all in the North, but now you can concentrate and prepare yourself for the challenge that is The Cape.
Good luck with that-hope the winds work with you!
Take care, Charlie...
yummy fish
macca
G'day Jesse,
Glad to hear you didn't get caught up on the line on the way back and that you are keeping the boys at bay.
For the American bloggers I thought it would be worth explaining that us Aussies pronounce bouy 'boy' and not 'booee' which is way Jesse's Mum was ribbing her about boys on adventure and all care deeply for you, you are the most important part of this, so clip in, sit back (?) and enjoy the ride. I understand.
I hope you get a good chance to recharge while you pas through the doldrums redy to fce the horn.
Keep happy,
All the best
John
Hey Jes you are a champion, I have a daughter of similar age, before you left I was undecided if what you were doing was right or wrong, but now my thoughts are clearer, keep up the good work and I wish more teenagers could have an attitude like yours.
Pete, from Bris sail safe
how far east of australia when you are off byron ?
Hi Jesse
You are a lady to be reckoned with, you should be proud...
Cat
Gold Coasttomisle
LOVE YOUR WORK!
Keep it up.
All the best
French
"Why do I sail? Because the water is endless: once you set out you are free of where you were and linked to everywhere else. Because the gurgle of water under the forefoot is both lullaby and promise of things to come. Because on the ocean you know there won't be anyone to meet, no egos to contend with but your own. And because of the connection and connectedness. From millions of miles away, the stars tell you where you are, while nearby the porpoises and whales tell you there is company for your soul. the permanent impermanence of the ocean itself banishes "I" and reaffirms "I am" " (Entry from the log of a sailor on an Atlantic crossing.)
Keep enjoying the journey, Jess.
Jill (Newcastle)
Hey Jesse
Hope you had a great day esspecially u are now back " down South"
I hope that all your power units are in top shape now...great to see you doing maintenance already.
I am not a sailor but I reckon I can picksy when someone is set to survive and you tell me through your blogs that is the case. Look after your gear and it will look after you...powerful principle
GO JESSE
Dusty from Dubbo
Hi Jess, Just wanted to wish you luck like everybody else, that's all. No need to reply as you've got better things to do. Happy sailing, Hernan
Dear "Tails and Whiskers"...
"How small a thing"....????
Are you serious????
Hi Jessica,
Just wanted to congratulate you on your fantastic progress. Reading your blog is the highlight of my work day! Your blog is captivating!
All the best,
Nadia
Hey Jesse,
welcome back downunder. Hope those S/E's kick in soon. We all understand if you miss a blog or two, just keep urself and EPL on the straight and narrow...so to speak :)
Btw, where approximately will you be on 25Dec and do you have xmas cake or pudding aboard? No doubt there will be lots of prezzies waiting for you when you hit Sydney in May.
Cooler weather just over the horizon Jesse...safe saling and make it click.
Ben (Qld)
Hey Jesse - thanks for the wildlife incl birds info, and for continuing to amaze us all with your charisma & intelligence. Stay safe! Jo Lawson. Brisbane.
Hi Jesse,
Good to hear from you and I see you chucked that u-turn in style navigating those islands.
Do not worry about blogging each day, that is totally understandable. Would love to hear from your Mum, Dad and Bob again soon.
Sleeeeepppp. zzzzzzzz, you need that and I can understand that you are looking forward to some. Happy sailing Jess, catch you again soon. Cheers.
Jessica,
You are an inspiration to us all
for sure and your sailing adventure is capturing the attention of a lot of loyal followers including this old wannabe sailor from the great
Bras d'Or Lakes.
Not easy to do, but staying out of your comfort zone and continuing to think out of the box will help later on.
Keep on fishing and wishing you great sailing !. We are with you all the way.
Ozca.
Have you seen her? The white whale. Have you now? The great Moby! The wretched white harbinger of the deep! Have you seen her, lass?
Hi Jesse,
Not very much of a day!
From Gabi
Hi Jess
Thought I would fill you in on some home news, not that you don't get filled on some.
1. Stan Walker won the Idols on Sunday - Yippppeee!!! he did great throughout the comp and well deserved.
2. Eamon Sullivan won the Celebrity Masterchef. Made lots of mistakes but the glam boy did it againl.I am sure Stephanie will have regrets on dumping her boy - he is great.
3. Brittney Spears concert is quite divided - with all tht lipsynching - a real mess I'd say.
4 Then the dramas and affairs in parliament - naw you don't need to know about that.
5.The first test at the Gabba against West Indies begins today
and last but now least
the shops are looking very Chrismassy - not long to go now - I am sure you carried your Christmas decorations for EPL. looking forward to hearing from you.
Signing off from my news desk.
Stay well & safe sailing
love u gal
Vijay
Go girl go. TW
Welcome home!! Dont worry about the blog we do understand although we do love to read about what you are up to..just enjoy the warm weather while you can!! xo.
Happy Thanksgiving from the Hays Family! Be safe and well. I am officially jealous now of all the sea miles you and Ella's Pink Lady have under you! We are having a pumpkin soup today with lots and lots of family for the American holiday of Thanksgiving!
Hi Jess.....checking in on your progress every day from South Carolina in the USA. Stay safe!
You sailing the dream we all have at one stage in our lifes....
Keep going and thank for keeping your faith.......we believe in you.
Ruben.
Melton, Victoria.
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your an inspiration to all of us,hope you enjoy the rest of your trip.
HEY JESS,FIRST TIME ON HERE,HOPE YR VOYAGE IS GOING WELL.YOU ARE AN AMAZING GIRL.I HAVE A 14 YR OLD DAUGHTER,BUT CANT IMAGINE HER DOING WHAT YR DOING,MAYBE YOU COULD TALK TO HER,A TELL HER THAT ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE.OK TAKE CARE ROUND CAPE HORN.BE SAFE,GOODLUCK RUSS AND CASSIE
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