As usual the squall was far more bark than bite, looking very dramatic asit approached as a great big dark cloud, but not coming to much more than 30knots of wind and some rain. Although I was a little surprised at how fast a messy chop built up on top of the swell. It's been overcast and drizzly ever since, but at least the wind settled into a steady 18knots this afternoon. Ella's Pink Lady is hard on the wind again but it's life as normal, passing the time reading, doing a little schoolwork or my all time favourite, just standing behind the dodger, wind and spray in my face watching us blast along. I can't see myself ever getting bored of that one!
I've had the charts for French Polynesia out swatting up on what's coming our way in the next while and have been thinking about a few of the jobs that need to be done before we hit the south. I've been a bit lazy with my cooking lately mostly just heating up an Easyfood meal or snacking on crackers. I probably shouldn't be admitting it (I'll ruin my reputation), but I've even resorted to eating two minute noodles when I really don't feel like cooking.
Sorry but that's it from me tonight.
Jesse
Pic: My morning wake up call!
221 comments:
«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 221 of 221Captain Jesse!
Congratulations on the 5000nm mark!
At this rate, you'll be landing in Sydney in 3 months.
I love covering lots of real estate in a short amount of time. That's why I became a licensed pilot. I guess we are known as 'fast' girls! LOL.
Gear up, chickie!
Aviate, Navigate and Communicate!
Gayle
Enjoy.. From Denmark, Europe!
Hey Jesse,
Looks like your really traveling. I suppose you'll be glad when you've passed the islands.
Great photo. Your a great inspiration, keep climbing that mountain. Catch up with you soon.
Fair winds and following seas.
Angus.
Hi Jesse
Wednesday 2 December 2009, and our thoughts are still with you.
Safe winds.
June and Richard Thorn
Hi Jesse, Love the photo Maxine and Colin Maroochydore
Hey Jess
another great video blogg..thanks for keeping us up to date..your thoughts are with you & it is great to hear your honesty..very proud of your efforts and hang in there..
cheers Bruce - Port Macquarie NSW
Hi,Jessica,
Hope you make it through all these messages,like one blogger has said you are getting a large following and I am thrilled so many are from here in the US.At least it's like having ''daily mail'' delivery.
Wanted to share a funny story with you of my old sail day's in Sydney with my father.We where sailing off SHARK ISLAND when we went come about when I let loose the sheet and the wench handle flew off into the bottom of Sydney harbor,you should have seen the look on my dads face,I thought he was going send me to sharks.SO REMEMBER TO KEEP THE WENCH HANDLES LOCKED WHEN IN USE.
Can't wait to read your next update,it seems you have become part of my daily routine and of course in my thoughts,again I wish you nothing but much success in your ongoing adventure.
Do me a favor when you get back into Sydney harbor,wave at that big white house on the point of Point Piper,that's where I lived back in the seventies and we sailed by it coming out of Rose Bay each weekend.
Keep on sailing true to the wind,look forward to your next update.
''Keep up the great work''
God speed and the winds be with you.
Stephen M.
Transplanted ''Aussie'',
Maryland,USA.
Hi Jesse,
Thanks for your update. Nice to hear your like the rest us when we just don't feel like doing any major cookin and a pack of warm noodles just feels fine.Sounds like your making good ocean time and being sprayed a bit too!
Keep up the good sail'in and look forward to your next writing~
Love and Steady Winds from Michigan
Barbara, Tigger,Gypsy, Jenny
Good Morning Jesse
Wednesday in Aus and quite cool in Dubbo after our recent heatwave.. a great morning. I have a crow that squarks at about 5am of late plus next door's rooster which is quite a long way away but still noisy .... so my sleep is rudely interupted...I now know how you feel suffering interupted sleep all the time...perhaps you are getting used to it?? Hope so
Keep flying along.I hope your French Poly charts are accurate
My troubled client says hi...he/she had a bad weekend but is happy to see you are OK.
Dusty from Dubbo
Jessica,
Thanks for your Blog and for letting even a land locked sailor enjoy your great adventure. I have the graphic from your website set as wallpaper on my computer so i remember to check your blog every day. Sitting here in the center of North America with an Alberta clipper rolling through with 50mph winds and snow and freezing temps I can almost relate to the conditions you will be seeing in a few weeks. Can't wait to follow your progress through the southern oceans. Keep up the awesome job. We look forward to your complete success. As we say on the plains, Happy Trails!
Hey groovy Jesse
I know you like listening to your favourite music. But I don't know if one of your bloggers or your family have let you know the winners of the Aria awards from last Thursday night. Empire of the Sun were the big winners. You can check on (and listen to) the winners of the different categories by going to the following website: http://www.ariaawards.com.au/winners-nominees-2009.php
Here's an idea. When you are crossing the Great Australian Bight you might want to click the audio button on the "Best World Music Album" and send us a photo of your smile as you listen to a track from the winning album.
Take care young lady,
Mike (from Canberra)
Today's Inspirational Quote:
"Everybody has to look at his or her own footprint and do the
best they can. It's not about being perfect, it's about doing
something. If we're looking for perfection, we'll never, ever
get there."
-- Laurie David
Hi Jessica!! Seems like I can´t keep away from reading you´re blog every night, checking how everything´s going for you.. So interesting to be following your progress!! I really admire you for what you´re doing, Wish you good sailing and stay safe!
Viragolady, Sandviken Sweden
Hiya, Jess!
I just returned from a week away from your posts. It's wonderful to catch up on your news and to hear about all the good wind you've been having. Lots of confessions, too. Wow! You don't have to confess anything to me, though. I accept you as you are, dear one!
Love and safe sailing to you!
Mary, Maine, USA
Jesse,
Wow! Great picture, I'm sure you did have a wet wake-up after seeing the picture.
Just keep eating, snacking and just having fun...just awesome!
Safe Sailing
Marion from Oklahoma City(USA)
Ha! what a wakeup call! Good to hear you are doing schoolwork while following your dream. Sounds like you are extremely busy every day while taking care of your yacht, blogging, and doing schoolwork. Thanks for giving us weather reports. Go!
Hi Jessica,
I am enjoying your blogs very much. You write very well and I love your sense of humour. Maybe in the future you might consider writing a book?? Your determination, focus, grit, sense of adventure and fun is a great example. THANK YOU JESSICA!!! Many kind and encouraging thoughts are with you.
Cheers,
Hilary
Hey Jessica
Never feel you have to apologize for the lenth of your posts, every one is a bouns window into your world and delivers vicarious pleasure to people all around the world and makes our world bigger
Don
Adelade
Hi Jessica,
While I followed your track on the map I came close to Tahiti and I started to dig in the drawer with some old postcards. I found a postcard from NZ with the date of 13.06.1961. (born 11.06.1936)
I started out of Amsterdam via the Panama channel and to Tahiti. Of course with a passenger ship. At that time, Tahiti was the Ultimate we could think about regarding south sea adventures. Unfortunately we stayed only 36 hours time enough to rent a motorbike and end up in a field of Banana trees with it. But what I want to tell you: some time you should definitely visit this area: Tahiti, Bora Bora a.s.o. If you have a Google earth on board look up Papete to get an Idea as how lovely those Islands are. Well anyhow I was on the way to Australia via Wellington, Auckland, Sydney and Melbourne. I stayed for 3 years as an emigrant traveling a lot in Australia. For instance – Christmas 61 we spent at the Uluru the 2 of us alone, can you imagine? (A school friend of mine and myself) and an Abbofamilie of 5. We exchanged 2 pullover for a Killing stick and a Bumerang.
On your way towards Chile, as I gather you like warm weather and water, I had a look on some travel information. Water Temp. Approx. 8 Degree. C Air temp. max.13 DegrC. min. 6 Degr. C.
As some other readers suggest: time to search for warm cloth.
We are already prepared we had our first snowfall in Switzerland although the temperature was at minus 2.5 DegrC only.
Looking forward to read your next blog
Best regards willi from Switzerland
Hi Jess what a mature young lady you are. Your parents must be so proud of you. Go girl we enjoy reading all your blogs!!
How good is this.
"wind and spray in my face watching us blast along. I can't see myself ever getting bored of that one!"
Now, that's a quote, I love it.
You've said it in one there Jess, you ain't ever going to forget any of these moments.
Living life to the fullest, yeah... your definitely taking that one head on !
I'm loving your blog posts and videos, especially as quite a few days can sneak past between check ins on my behalf at this time of year.
I have to say how much your "wake up" shot of the wave punching over the boat, totally rocks... way good that one. What camera are you using out there....maybe a Lumix ?.
Anyway, stay focused and stay safe, and hell......enjoy the ride as I know you are definitely doing. Your already in the history books girl and way up there with Australia's young achievers.
Kudos.
Mal (Wendy and Samara) both in bed !
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