Pic below: Diego Ramirez Islands in the background, taken by Jessica earlier today, approx 60nm before reaching Cape Horn. This is significant in that it was the first land Jessica has seen since departing Sydney on 18 October.
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Wednesday, January 13, 2010
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CONGRATULATIONS....what an achievement.
What an inspiration you are Jess!!!
Claudia, Townsville
Jess, there are thousands of your honorary moms and dads all over the world, so happy to hear you've passed this huge milestone.
I hope your parents are able to fly right over you and Ella's Pink Lady and get some great shots.
Just a few nm to go.....:-)
What an inspiration!! You are living our dreams! Congrats and our heartfelt wishes for a continued safe journey back home!
Kim and family
Mandurah, WA
HUGE CONGRATULATIONS, JESSICA!!!
Well done on rounding Cape Horn solo. What an enormous achievement - you must be so proud of yourself and I bet you have a huge smile on your face! Hope you get some rest now, although from your latest video you look in fantastic shape. Safe sailing.
Congratulations Jessica! You are the gal of the hour. Good luck in completing your quest.
What an inspiration you are Jess!!!
Claudia, Townsville
So happy for you Jess!!
You are truly an inspiration! Continued safe sails and thank you for keeping us updated.
Congratulations!
LFR in the USA
jesse,
congratulations on your achievements, great to sail with you.
take care
rod
blackbutt qld
Hey Jess what an amazing feat!!!!
Achieved by a brave young woman!!!
It's great to hear the albatrosses that have been your companions have provided you with a safe passage (and of course a bit of help from the team too!!)my heartiest congratulations to you and to the team Jess!!.
Though I have not blogged with the consistency of others my thoughts of your wellbeing on your journey have been none the less at the foremost of my thoughts and I shall be one of those many people, bloggers and the many well wishers alike who welcome you back to port!!!
Stay safe and safe sailing!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wonderful news, Jessica! Our heartiest congrats to you! Can only imagine your elation, satisfaction and personal pride.......... all quite justified! Hope you have a chance to celebrate in style (with crew and food parcels) soon.
Donna in Perth
JESSICA CONQUERS CAPE HORN!
Congratulations!
Great photo; Glad you conquered the maritime world's Mount Everest.
Hope you hear tell this part of your Story again and again.
Thanks to Jessica's parents!!!!
DEAR JESSICA
Well done, the worst is over, CONGRATULATIONS. All the best for the trip ahead, may it be all smooth sailing. Regards, Margaret from Johannesburg.
Well, Sumari, you've done it again!!! What an amazing graphic you created to celebrate, and honor, Jesse's accomplishment this morning! We are all so thrilled that she's finally done it!! Now we can relax for a little! But, what an honor for you, to have your graphic part of that wonderful posting letting us, and the world, know about this momentous occasion!!! But it is absolutely perfect . . . HOW DO YOU DO IT!!!!
You are so talented . . . multi-talented, really! Of course I also enjoyed your graphic picturing the "multi-lingual" albatross group floating off EPL's bow, very clever! Keep up the good stuff . . . we all appreciate it and are in awe of you and your imagination and creativity!!!
By the way, I sent it along with my message on facebook, to share with as many as possible, I hope that was okay??!! But I did give you credit for it,naturally)
I'm going to post this e-mail on Jesse's blog, too!
Carol Florida U.S.A.
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!!! Congratulations Jessica !!!
Ok... Ok... I’m calm now... ... ...
Sheesh, No I’m not! I’m still blubber’n... (Albeit, with a big old toothy grin ;-)
Mike D
Landlocked in Philadelphia, Pa, USA
P.S. !!! CONGRATULATIONS JESSICA !!!
I follow you from a distance Jess(Other side of the globe) and I am so impressed!
Way to go!
Rounding the cape! WOW!
What currage you show!
Good luck with the rest of the trip!
Jonas, Sweden
Wow, congratulations from us, we are sitting in Germany and follows your side.
Safe sailing :-)
Chris
Dear Jessica!
CONGRATULATION!!!!!! A new Cap Horner is born - exactly on my birthday. I enjoy your site every day but this day you made me a wonderful birthday present! Thank you so much.
Congratulation again - You are really an amazing youg woman!
Dietmar
OK only for the statistics - I am 61 years old now.
I am in tears of Joy for you Jesse a bit soppy I know but boy what a proud achievement. Congratulations Pet it has been hard won mighty effort.
I can only imagine how so very proud your family and on shore support team are of you at this very moment.
I hope you got the chance to share your hoy with your parents as they flew over head.
I am tip my glass in salute to you Jesse. The Quince brandy is a real tribute to a wonderful young sailor. Cheers
Love and hugs
Evie from Bendigo
Congrats Jess you have made us all proud, stay safe and good sailing.Greg from Townsville.
Congratulations to you Jessica! You've nearly conquered the world.
Dear Jessica,
Wow, 4 times HURRA from us in Sweden. What a great picture Sam has created for you, your parents and your team to remember this moment, and he has been so kind to let us all around the world be in the greeting card too.
Look forward to hear your news and feelings about this special moment, when the sea has settled down.
Continue to sail safe young lady.
Regards,
Ingrid, Tyreso, Sweden
Such great news! We are all so proud of you! Keep up the good work girl!
YOU DID IT JESS. A fantastic milestone. Now for the run home.
Congrats Jess.
Is everyone in the world sitting up waiting for you to write. Only checked 2 hours ago and you already have 269 congrats messages on the board. Think today will break the record on blogs on this site to match your record breaking feat. Have fun and relax now that you have made it in lands sight of S America.
Fantastic achievement. I can go to bed now, so cheers for being so considerate as well.
Love and best wishes as always
The Griffs of Hillarys Perth WA>
One great Cape down and two to go. Time to head a bit north and get a bit warmer I reckon :-))
Well done on behalf of all the members of the Princess Royal Sailing Club in Albany West Australia.
Hearty congratulations Jesse.
Cheers from Canada
Jessica,
CONGRATULATIONS!
I wish that I could have been standing at the top of Cabo de Hornos with all of my fellow Jessaholic bloggers, our arms out stretched (you know, like Samurai in her picture) and yelling “GO JESS!”
I can’t come up with words to express just how excited I am for you and how proud I am. You’ve reached what is considered by many as the pinnacle in sailing accomplishments. And yet I know you will continue to make so many more incredible memories as you reach each new goal.
If all of your supporters were to reach around the world right now and give you an international group hug I’m afraid that we would squeeze the air out of the globe. But know that we all are sending you our collective heartfelt love, support and congratulations. As I’ve said in the past, Jess, we’re on board for the duration of your trip. No one’s getting off.
55° 58’ 47”S and 67° 16’ 18” W
Cape Horn – loved and hated by adventures over the last 400 years.
Have fun, stay safe and happy sailing.
From Seattle, WA, USA
SaltyDog
Bravissima Captain Jesse
Congratulations from Italy
Hi Jesse!!!!!!
CONGRATULATIONS!
Thank goodness you had some "real" waves and a few knots of wind to make it count! Just slowly drifting across the Cape would have been boring and you probably would have to do it again, to make it count, I guess. You go girl!!!!!!!
Helmut/Austria
Woo hoo!!!! We're so happy for you. Wishing you continued success and safety!!!!
~Two in TX
Andrew:
Aren't you reading the Blog?
Jessica saw "Lord Howe Island" early on in the trip!
Congratulations Jessica!
The rest of the way is a sled ride if you get that heater fixed!
All the best!
Allen, Atlanta, GA
well jessica you did it....
aussie aussie aussie
this is your special day
what more is there to say
except......
hooray hooray hooray
Phew ! That was tight. We, 13000 Scouts at the 22nd Australian Jamboree at Cataract Scout Park, NSW nearly thought we would miss it. Congratulations to achieving your limits.
Congrats Jessica! You are amazing!
Pam in NYS, USA
Come on, Ruddster. SPEECH...!
WELL FINALLY!!!!... now I can get on with MY life... PHEW!!
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LAND AHEAD! LAND AHEAD!
I'm so proud of knowing you, Jess! Even though in absentia... Enjoy your overwhelming feelings watching long awaited lands of hope and dreams! My heart is with you!
Fox. Moscow, Russia.
"Jessica Rounds Cape Horn!"
Interesting.
Was it square before she came ?
Whooo Hoo!!! Such a milestone day!
Many congratulatory blessings to you Jessica! Can't wait to hear your heart on this most memorable day.
Go Jesse, Go Ella!!
Congratulations Jessica! :)
I'm so impressed of what you are doing, sailing around the world! Me and my friends are following you blog and it's always so much fun when there is something new to here from you :D
Keep on going strong!
Love from Sweden
Jess,
I ran to my computer this morning to see if you'd rounded... YAY for you! You're not only doing Australia proud, you're doing the world proud.
Hope the Mum/Dad fly-over was a success. What a great idea.
You're almost halfway there - soon you'll be on the downside and headed home.
I love how God's winged and scaled creatures have been keeping you company.
Hi Captain Jesse, Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!
Applause.....Yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!
Well done Captain. Heading up towards the Falklands and getting much needed rest, Good!. Maybe your
parents will fly there and hop on a boat and meet up with you if possible. That would be great!See
Mum and Dad up close. Blow kisses and maybe interact. Get mail and maybe some goodies.Again, congratulations on passing through
the Everest of ocean sailing! We are all very proud of you. Stay positive as you move on to your next goal ( The Cape of Good Hope)
Be Safe! Be Happy! Sail Safely Into Warmer Waters! Sing Louder! Godspeed!
Jessica,
You brought tears to this old salt's eyes. Each mourning starts with a cup of coffee and your blog. My day will be much brighter now. The world is very proud of you.
Bob
San Antonio, Texas
How cool it that. Great job Jessica. Very proud of you. Best wishes as you reach for your next milestone. duane
Congrats Jesse! So proud of you, you go girl!!!
Laura from Tennessee
USA
Jessica, aujourd'hui, le 13 janvier, c'est mon anniversaire (j'ai le même âge que votre père);
et c'est vous qui m'avez offert le plus beau cadeau!!!
Merci pour votre exploit, et bonne route...
Paul
Jessica, today, January 13th is my birthday (I have the same age
that your father);
and it's you who offered me the best gift!
Thank you for your achievement and good road ...
Paul
The last few days have been nail-biters for us land lubbers as we've watched Passage Weather and waited for your progress reports.
We're SOOOOOO DELIGHTED with this morning's news.
WELL DONE, JESSICA!!
Looking forward to reading the full story when you get time to post it on your blog.
Congrats & fair sailing in the Atlantic.
Phillippa & Brian
(aka kiwi_canuck)
Vancouver, Canada
Well done Lass, and Dilip you sneaky fella, beating young Jessica to the cape
kevmeister / perth
Hey, hey, hey, looks like land out there...nice pic :)...!
I bet you enjoy that scenery it is so awesome. Time to celebrate. A little anyways.
Well, stay safe and....
Straight Ahead !!!
Congratulations, Jesse, from all of us here in Hamburg, Germany.
This day will definitely mark a change in your life.
I deeply admire you.
Take care,
Sven.
Great ! Congrats from Belgium !
Congratulations! Way to go! Now its like downhill to home.
Ari
Congrats from all here in St Martin de Ré, France
Jesse, you are a Dinki Di Little Ball Tearer!
Congrats from the west coast of Ireland on a fantastic achievement! Delighted to see that you got a bit of breeze for the rounding!
All the best, Conor.
@Mum and Dad and grandparents of Jesse: you have such an admirable (grand)daughter
@Sam: thanks for your artwork
@Ground Control: Jesse may be so lucky to have you behind her
What a day today!!!
We will keep on going as Jesse is making miles...
Sven, Hamburg
YOU ARE A WINNER! MY HEARTFELT CONGRATULATIONS to you!
WHAT A DAY for you, your parents and family, your shore team, for Australia, and for your world-wide family of faithful bloggers!!! WOW! There is a whole lot of unified pride that's being spread around the globe today, and all in honor and respect for YOU, our unstoppable 16 year old Aussie girl!!! WOW! Precious one, you are a treasure!
YOU GO GIRL!
Hugs and prayers,
Janell in Oklahoma, USA
(code word: normul ....as if it is normal to sail solo, non-stop, unassisted around the world!!)
Yay..... only 13200 miles to go.....
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
I am so excited for you!
You're so brave!
AlbacoreLiaFail
Captain Jesse earning the Golden Earring for rounding the Horn,
I can only quote "Sea-Fever" which you exemplify (even though I know it has been posted before):
I must down to the seas again, to the lonely sea and the sky,
And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by,
And the wheel's kick and the wind's song and the white sail's shaking,
And a grey mist on the sea's face, and a grey dawn breaking.
I must down to the seas again, for the call of the running tide
Is a wild call and a clear call that may not be denied;
And all I ask is a windy day with the white clouds flying,
And the flung spray and the blown spume, and the sea-gulls crying.
I must down to the seas again, to the vagrant gypsy life,
To the gull's way and the whale's way where the wind's like a whetted knife;
And all I ask is a merry yarn from a laughing fellow-rover
And quiet sleep and a sweet dream when the long trick's over.
By John Masefield (1878-1967)
I do believe you've had enough "flung spray and the blown spume" for a day or two, though? Smooth sailing to the Falklands and onward!
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Samurai Sam, the very second I opened "The Latest News" I knew it was your loving handiwork celebrating Captain Jesse's accomplishment! Please, when you get a moment, send us a copy, too, if you would be so kind: hr@hdmschoolnv.org Thanks!
...and Blogmaster Andrew, we SO appreciate the little sleep you have had for posting each communique, lovewaves from around the world and Jessica's to us.
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Jessica, continued loving "Bon Voyage" from your adoptive Pink family in Northern Nevada, USA! Patricia, Richard and John (with puppy Minerva under the chair and three cats "on watch" at their posts nearby).
Well done! I am sitting at the computer with tears running down my cheeks~~~happy, joyous tears, I have not posted a blog before, but have followed you from the beginning. You have made all of us feel that we know you and that we are in "Ella's Pink lady" with you. Quite a feat for a 16 year old young woman. I will continue to follow you, will keep you in all my best thoughts and blessings. Onward to the next milestone!!! Jane L in Decatur,Illinois, USA
I certainly add my congratulations to the hundreds of well-wishers who have commented and certainly the thousands who are following your journey, Jessica. It is an amazing achievement and even more incredible to think that you're nearing the halfway mark already.
Godspeed and fair winds to you, and congratulations again to you and your team.
Hey there Jess, I hope you're well.
What can I possibly say that hasn't already been said? For the sixteen millionth time, CONGRATULATIONS!!! GOOD ON YOU!!!
I just got home from work and what a fantastic surprise to read that you've done it. You've blasted the lid right out of this challenge and did so remarkably well considering the weather you've had over the past 24-48 hours. Well done! Good for you Jess, I am so proud of you and I'm not the lone ranger there either. Rest up now you hear? At least I hope you can.
I must say, seeing my doodle art appear on your "Latest News" section totally blew me away. Fairdinkum, I am absolutely gobsmacked and so thrilled. Thankyou Andrew and thankyou to everyone for your gracious acknowledgements. I feel so very privileged. I personally thought it was too "busy" and got somewhat lost in its interpretation but, there you go. We are not always the best judge of our own work, are we? Thankyou all from the heart of my bottom. Ooops! Sorry, I get dyslexic when I'm tired. :-)) Seriously, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. I am absolutely stoked and can't wait to read your update tomorrow, Jess. Nice photo of "Land Ho!" too, by the way...excellent!
You take good care of yourself Jess and cheers everybody...Love, Sam XX
BTW...check out my spot.
http://jessicawatsonsvoyageart.blogspot.com/
Wow Fantastic!
Jesse, you are truly one of my few heroes!
Congratulations to Yourself, Parents, Sponsors and support team.
John, Alicante Spain
OMG u r so ql
CONGRATULATIONS JESSE.
A GREAT ACCOMPLISHMENT!
I CAN SEE THE KING PENGUINS WAVING !
Russ/Calgary.
Good for you, but please be careful as you are only a spring chicken. Good luck.
Following in the wake of Ferdinand Magellan... absolute madness- in a good way, I mean! How does it feel to be in the company of some of the most famous mariners of all time Jess?
Congratulations from the Frozen North! When I first read that your voyage would take you around Cape Horn my thoughts revisited so many books I've read about other
passages filled with daunting conditions and the legendary horrible weather. I felt a frisson of trepidation. It was with tremendous joy and admiration that I saw a headline we've all longed to see: Jessica and Ella's Pink Lady Round Cape Horn!
Take some time to celebrate. I hope your parents get to see you from the sky. Congratulations.
Minnesota Mom
How excellent are you - you fabulous girl!! Well done - next stop Cape Town!
Shirley Cape Town South Africa
Hi Jess,
Fantastic news!!
Another major milestone bites the dust. Did your folks get a good view or was the cloud base too low? If they could see you, how about some pictures on the blog?
Did the Chilean and Argentinian Navy show yet??
Congratulations again from all at Sailim
jim @sailsim
Thank you, Richard in Maryland,
I just spotted your request of Samurai. Many of us would love to have commemorative access, or we could purchase it if Sam wants to donate proceeds to a Jessica fund.
Bengt, looks like you're learning from Sally!
Patricia
AlbacoreLiaFail
Texas 9:20am 01.13.10
Captain Jesse the Explorer
Well done, Captain Jesse. We are all so very proud of you. From the sound of it, you are having a party out there- planes, navies,birds, dolphins, Mum & Dad.
What fun. Thank you for having us along with on the voyage. Australia has a National Treasure.
Congratulations! and Godspeed.
Ben from Texas
Well whoop-de-doo! Getting to the top of Everest is only half the battle!
CONGRATULATIONS
from Vancouver BC !!!!
Way to go!!....can you hear us cheering for you???
Jess,
Congrats to you! This day will go down in history! Keep up the safe sailing. Try hard to cherish the moment as long as you can.
Lenny
Granite Bay, California
Thanks Andrew.... and congrats to Jessica.... soooooo, what we all want to know, did Jessica's mum and dad get to see her from the plane? Did she see them?? Hope so... I know that would mean lots to all three of them!
Grandpa Jerry, South Carolina, USA
Jesse, You've won the hearts of the world. You have especially won mine. I offer my humble congratulations on your accomplishment. I'm sure this is just the beginning of many things you do in your young life. Please come visit me when you're in the USA. Insist on my house being on your itinerary. I want to cook you a good American meal.
Godspeed sweet baby!
Ron - Alabama USA
What a fantastic acomplishment!! Congrats Jess!!!! I'm very proud of you. It's a privilege to be following your adventures and triumphs!!
Absolutely Inspiring! I can't tell you how impressed I am with your determination to make it happen. Congratulations!
Your fans in Utah USA are following your every Blog! Enjoy and thanks for sharing your experience with us.
Congratulations Jesse, well done!
Péter from Szeged, Hungary
excellent video and photos cheers for your joy..lol Bernie777
congratulations Jessica, god blesed yuo,best wishes from klaipeda,lithuania
hi jess,
you are absolutely phenomonal! CONGRATULATIONS on reaching this milestone on your journey.
we are SO proud of you!!!
andrew
richmond, va
Ralph and Judy send their congradulations from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida USA!!!!!! We are very happy for you.
hey i just want to say i think its bloody amazing what u are doing a im about your age and have never dont anything like it a trully amazing. just thought id say good luck with the rest of your trip snd im sure the hole of WA Austrlia is behind u hope it all goes well
Taylor WA Australia gerbel4@hotmail.com
Way to go Jess! Congrats, it is really wonderfull.
Congratulations Jessica! Well Done!
I like half of Australia have had you in the back of our minds as you approached Cape Horn. Im so proud of you. NOW GET NORTH!!! Capt'n Kelly
LAND HO!! Congratulations on conquering the Pacific. Next stop, Africa. Keep on having fun!
WOW! You must be sooo happy!
Oscar
Sweden
Hey Jessica,
Hip Hip Hooray - you bloody bewdy!
Congratulations on a job extremely well done! This is one very proud adopted daddy who is also very excited for you and very pleased that you are succeeding in your journey so far.
It is so good to hear of your success and the enjoyment and thrills that you are experiencing at the moment.
I also hope you had a great conversation with your parents, they too are to be congratulated at your efforts as they have obviously put in a lot of hard work to ensure your success.
Keep up the great work and I am definitely one very proud Aussie today. I will also let a lot of my golf club members know how you are going as I have been spreading the word about you and they always ask me for updates!
Take care gorgeous girl and three big congratulatory hugs are heading your way via psychic mail!
Seeya
Andrew
Caves Beach, Andrew
Hurrah and congratulations!
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Counting Down.....continue, continue!
Congratulations Jesse! Hope the flyover was everything you hoped and more and you're looking forward to a little rest before the next stage!
- Helen (UK)
Fantastic !!!
Good Luck on the second half!!
Tiburon California USA
Jessie,
Mega congratulations. You are now a Cape Horner - the best of the best.
We are so excited for you!
Peter and Robyn (UK)
way to go Jessica! It has been such a joy reading and following along with your journey from my snowy home all the way up in Michigan in the USA!
Jenny
Michigan, USA
Woo-hoo Jesse!
That's quite an accomplishment young lady. Now, don't get an ego, you still got a long ways to go. =) You'll have some more "firsts" before you get home. Keep up the good work, take care of EPL. The whole world is proud of you.
-Scott & Cheryl deBeaubien
Denver, Colorado USA
Congratulations Jessica on rounding the Horn and also being almost 1/2 way through safely!!! We have been following you since you left Sydney, and as I was tucking my children into bed last night, we were discussing you about to round the cape and the rough seas you would probably have. They mentioned that they hoped "chick with an attitude" and the other animals were safe too. I assured them that they were probably just fine all belted in.
Praying you will continue to have a safe trip all the way back home!!!
Congrats also to your family and shore team!
Kathy, Florida USA
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Andy
3 cheers for you Jess!
Look out world, she's just begun! What an amazing life awaits you Jessica Watson, I envy you.
Can't wait to hear about & see pictures of your rounding & Mum & Dad's visit, navy ships etc.
Almost in the home stretch :).
Stay safe, X.
Congratulations Super Jessica on rounding the Cape.
Bessen's, Mypolonga SAust
You cracked your Death Star!! Congratulations!!
STUPENDOUS!! amazing!! astonishing!! monumental!! staggering!! These words describe you and your amazing feat! CONGRATULATIONS!!
Mum & Dad, you are both incredible, and possibly more brave than your Jesse, in a way.
Shore team and sponsors are clearly the best.
Thanks Samurai for the wonderful depiction!!
Love, Peace and White Light to all,
Stay Safe Captain Jessica!
Kim & Bill
Wyoming, USA
Congrats!
Congratulations Jessica, it has been a joy reading your blogs and following your progress to date.
Semper Fortis!
Awsome Jesse!! I can't imagine how excited you are. You are having an amazing impact on a lot of sailors. Smooth seas and a following breeze!
Congratulations Jesse!
What an amazing challenge! Sail on into your dreams under stars and moon!
Blessings to you!
connie
Vermont, USA
Hello Jess:
Congratulations from a growing contingent of supporters here in
Denver....
Stay safe, stay warm, and take a long pause and enjoy the moment.
This is just another of your many accomplishments to come...
Bob and Family from Denver, CO USA
Wow, Jessica! What a wonderful way for me to wake up in Southern California, U.S.A., to the great news that you rounded Cape Horn! I follow you every day. You probably can see Australia now!
Chuck
Cpngratulations- your tenacity and spirit are inspiring! Cheers from NZ
Jessica, you are inspiring to my family and we love telling your story to our 4 and 5 year old kids. You are a strong roll model for girls and that makes me happy as a dad. Stay safe and know that we are all thinking of you.
Toby and Family on Vashon Island, WA
Outstanding! Hoorah for you! We're here waving to you too Jessica. That's just awesome. Blessings to you.
Tom, Missouri, USA
man, that's cool. incredible and cool.
Hello Jessica
Barely had two feet out of bed when I logged in to read that you made it around. Your Awesome!! Can't wait to read more later.
Congratulations
Scott - PA USA
TEARS OF JOY
YOU DID IT SWEETIE!
YOU DID IT!
I'm shaking jessica,
This Bud's for you girl.
So relieved...
you're safe and sound!
Lenny Pittsburgh PA.
Congratulations, Jessica!!!!
It is difficult to hold back the tears as I write this post. I didn't expect this emotion-packed reaction to your achievement of rounding Cape Horn, and I checked your blog first thing after waking up this morning.
I share the beaming pride of everyone in your blogging family, and it is true. You are so loved and admired.
Bask in the joy of your achievement, as I know you will.
Godspeed through the remainder of your journey.
Laura
Newport Beach, CA, USA
Well done!!!! this is so exciting for us landlubbers that I can't imagine how thrilling it is for you! You look great on the video and I suree hope you got a good wave at your Mom and Dad. I know all of Australia must be bursting with pride. You are amazing!
Now, get ready to warm up in the little(r) latitudes!
You're awesome!!! and one very BRAVE young sailor!!!
You have a fan in Hershey, Pennslyvania, USA where Hershey chocolates come from!
CONGRATULATIONS!
over and over again…
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What an accomplishment.
Here’s a toast to you with a cup of hot chocolate …clink.
Susan in Oregon
Can't sleep for thoughts of you Jess and your amazing accomplishment. Congratulations,I just had to get up and post this! You are one plucky courageous gorgeous, talented girl and the world salutes you..... and your wonderful parents who had faith in you and allowed you to follow your dream! That goes for your team too, and all here who lovingly support and encourage you and bask in your success as if it were our own!!!!A legend forever more. You did it Jess. Bravo.Can't wait to see the pics and hear all about it!
Susan in Melbourne
Congratulations...
knew you would make it... you have so much positive determination...
you go!!!
many hugs
from
chris in calif
Awesome acheivement Jesse. Congratulations and Godspeed.
Mike T, Algies Bay, NZ
Well done Jessica! A truly great achivement. Your as good a half way home!!
Best Wishes,
Donagh, Ireland
Congratulations from the snow i Denmark. We will bee crossing fingers up here that the rest off the journey will go as smooth as it has so far.
I might show some of your videoclips at at youth sailer camp in the end of January, and tell the sailers a bit about your journey round the world.
Hi Jess,
more pictures and videaos please!
What about them albertos?
Keep up them dogers!
Jony the Pony
GOOD GOOD GOOD----------I am so happy for you! You did it GIRL !!!! Wow I bet you feel GOOD !!!!
Jesse,
I can't wait to hear about how you felt as you rounded the Cape with so many onlookers. I hope the seas calm down and the wind is just how you need it for a speedy trip across the Atlantic. Good work and keep charging ahead!
Rob
Columbia, Missouri, USA
Hey jesse,
I just watched your video. I like your hair up. What a cutie.
It started down under not too long ago,
A sailor named Jesse, just rarin’ to go,
A world was waiting to watch this great show,
Of a girl heading East before a rainbow
Alone in pink lady she nestled all snug
Moved out of harbor without any tug
Fining little wind to fill her great sails
She started her journey as slow as a snail
Trimming the sheets and fine tuning the course
She picked some speed and ran like a horse
Up to the equator so warm and so nice
Turn for the Cape with rough water and ice
Catching a fish and climbing the mast
Watching for birds and dolphins so fast
The adventure is full and yet to unfold
Hurrah and goodonya to Jesse the bold
Way to go Jesse...you are writing a story for a world to enjoy, rock on sweet one!!!!
California Dreamer
Skip,Ohoy.Captain Jessica.Wow it's must be a good feeling to see land after all those days at sea,hope you can smell it too.Nice to see that the Chilean and Argentinian navy are going to salute you,hope that this not happen at the same time,they could start shooting at each other.lol.Was a little worried for your parents flyover,tought they only had old Hienkel Trickle trotlers down in Chile,but it seems they have come a long way,you parens will probly swoop by in a twin-engine Cessna 402 from.DAP. Or better in a Bolkow Bo 105 Helicopter.Then they safely can drop. som goodies to you.Soon you will be out of the cold and on the next leg.G-d speed and fair winds.From:Herman.Hampstead.NH.USA.
Awesome, Jess! I hope it was as momentous as you wanted it to be and that your parents enjoyed themselves and you got to wave to the Navy ships! Travel safely. How exciting!! :)
WOW Bob in Tucson
Congratulations Jess! I've been following your voyage from the beginning but have left the comments to others. Now joining my voice with the other fans. Well done!!! Wow! So proud of you! Hope you have some fabulous chocolate to help you celebrate.
Stay safe, captain.
A smalltime, middle aged coastal sailor.
Tricia, Vancouver, Canada
Congratulations!!!! It's really awesome! You deserve some blue skies and sunshine now :)
/Andreas
www.7hav.se
AWESOME!
Just fantastic!
I know how exhausting it's got to be right now: the wind and seas can really wear you down but you've been exceptionally fortunate.
Hold fast, Jesse!
Congratulations Jesse!!!! And I was asleep....drat! ( it's only 4.30am now and this was the first place I checked when I fired u the computer.
Thanks for the graphics on the news page Sam(urai)fantastic!!!!
Congratulations Jess!
I know there is still much ocean to sail before you make port, but this accomplishment shall stand on its own as an inspiration to those who dream of great things and wonder if they might be able to realize it.
There are more challenges ahead, but I hope that you the encouragement offered by those who are "sailing" with you buoys the obvious strength and courage you have already displayed.
God speed and fair winds...
Jerry Romanno, NJ USA
Bravo, youpi, you're fantastic... You are an inspiration for everybody of any age... Keep following your dreams. And bravo again, this is fantastic!
Way to go Jessica
Special Special Day!
Martin & Retno (Madagascar)
Congratulations, and thanks for doing it on my birthday. Welcome to my ocean.
Dave, Canada
Congratulations! Well Done You Wonderful Girl!
Wojciech, Stockholm
PS What about nickname "Albatross of Diego Ramirez".. You deserve it!
Jessica,
I dip's me lid.
[obviously I've been in a lot of Rissoles(RSL)lately, lol]
This blog page will top a 1000 comments easily today.
Fantastic news.
Hoo Roo.
CONGRATULATIONS ! GREAT NEWS JESSE.
I was up early this morning to have a look at your latest news.
Do hope the weather was clear for you to see your parents fly over.
Until next time.
Lynne (Picton, NZ)
Such an impressive feat-well done.
Yay Jesse!!! Fantastic. Congratulations.
Jess this is a huge achievement and an enormous milestone on your incredible journey. Congratulations! You better believe that the whole world is so proud of you. Thanks once again for shareing.
~~SC from NZ
Congratulations Jess! A fair wind and plain sailing from here on! Rounding the Horn has been a major personal maritime achievement for you but few who have been steadfastly following your trip are surprised as you are truly remarkable! You've taken all aspects of this epic adventure in your stride.
I can't wait to learn what your second adventure will be after this journey has been completed
Llew, New Zealand!
YES!.. Hooray! Yay! I am so pleased that the weather seems to be fairly good for sailing and not a scary as it can get down there.
Blessings.
Se Ya Sailor!
Really fantastic Jesse!
You are amazing!
CONGRATULATIONS for YOU - the one and only!!!
I'm really interested how you feel today....!?
I think, words can't tell, right?
Randy / Hamburg, Germany
Very cool! Congrats!!!
-Dimitri, USA
jessica i congratulate you on rounding cape horn!
grisha roonov
russia sankt-peterburg
Good job. I'm so proud of you and how far you've come. What a feeling to have rounded the Cape, and to see your first people, ships, and land in months all at once. Keep it up, Jessica.
Scott, Denver, Colorado, USA
Can't stop smiling! Wonderful photo. I feel so proud of you and you don't even know me - you don't know most of us but we really are excited. It's almost like you're our own granddaughter, daughter, sibling, friend.
Well done Jesse ... well done!
CONGRATULATIONS JESSICA
was there any doubt ?! No..
Now it is down hill all the way home....
LEGEND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Incredible! Just incredible!
I am one of the many who have been quietly cheering you on. I have been checking your progress every day from day one but have never posted before. I couldn't let this achievement go by without adding my huge CONGRATULATIONS!!
I am looking forward to hearing more about it and wish you calmer seas for a little rest.
You are an amazing person.
Continued best wishes from San Diego.
Bravo Jessica, Bravo!
You amaze us all more each day!
God's peace and love to you.
Cheryl
Hi Jesse yes another comment so soon LOL. Just watched your latest video, you look good with your hair up also look well, healthy and happy!
Kicking myself I wasn't awake when you made the sail past.Oh well, she who snoozes loses....thought I'd better start signing with my name after all this time....Meleese x
Only one word to you, Jessi:
GREAT!
Axel, Germany
Brilliant news, CONGRATULATIONS JESSICA!! from Matamata, Waikato.
Congratulations from Colorado! Outstanding achievement. Many sailors in the US are watching intently and love your accomplishments! You've captivated the world...
Jessica, Congratulations to you and everyone in the support crew. What an effort and there it is "Nothing ventured nothing gained" You nust be very proud of yourself. We all are so proud of you.
Cape Horn has 9 letters so you can have 9 candles on your Chocolate cake today!!! Choice!!!!
Hope you saw your folks.Get some rest if you can.
Way to go girl-Wow now you can really say your HOMEWARD BOUND.
The Lovells Nelson NZ
You go Girl! Another milestone reached. The whole world is wishing you a safe journey to your final destination.
Top work Jesse! Inspirational.
Georgie
Hobart, Tassie
Yahoooooo! Congratulations on your rounding the Cape..good going Miss Jessica.
Jersey Shore Mom, USA
Well done, Jessica !
Homeward bound.
Richard (QLD)
Congratulations, I've enjoyed following your progress on your blog! So thankful that you made it safely around the Cape! Blessings for the rest of your trip.
David Engle USA
Fantastic CONGRATULATIONS !!!!!!
I've been following your blog and the news several time each day anxiously watching as you round the Cape.
Congratulations Jesse!
What an accomplishment indeed.
I have not yet seen the latest video because the internet traffic on the link is so high that my browser times out. There are an unbelievable number of people following your journey and we are praying for your continued well being & success!
Dave J
North carolina USA
Yahooooooooo - that is just the best news to wake up to - yahoo xx
Brenda
NZ
A Great Big Congratulations to you Jessica!!
You have achieved a milestone that many will never reach but because of your strength and endurance you have given hope to both young and old alike in how to reach for a goal and make it happen!
Way to GO !!!!!
One more Cape to go then around Tasmania and your home free!!
Keep on Pushing Ahead!!
Joseph, Switzerland
Congrats! You're now part of a very small club. Happy sailing. Been loving this blog since you started it.
p.s.
Took another good look at the photo and am still glad I'm a landlubber.
Thank you for the pic. Andrew.
Ha, LOOK at all these comments....can you tell we are all so excited and proud of you?
Champion effort Miss Jessica, champion.
: )
Way to go sailor girl!!! Brilliant, simply brilliant. Surfing in 40 kts of wind and sending out a picture by satellite. You are a legend Jessica. You and EPL have nothing more to prove.
Hard to believe you are closing in on half way. Keep up the great work and bring that Lady home.
Fair winds and following seas.
Dan
Portland, Oregon, USA
Hi Jesse,
Congratulations for your perfect sailing!
Best wishes
Peter from Austria
Congratulations to you (and your support team)!!!!
I'll be back to work today after holidays but going feeling great joy from your acheivements.
Gabrielle, Sydney
Congratulations Jess!!!
So great!
EJ
US Virgin Islands
Hey Jesse,
Samurai-: You did a great job on the tribute to Jesse, picture.
If I send you my email could you send it to me and I'll get it framed for a little section of my desk.
beers and cheers
Angus.
Top stuff girly pants! Top stuff! Hope you get a bit of a rest now that you've got some land behind you.
Whooohoo Jess, my first task this morning to check on my adopted granddaughter - what a fantastic start to anyones day - to find that special picture and that you have arrive at the Horn - congratulations - we are all so proud of you and I am sure your family and team are extra super proud of you. You are one special young lady. Yay, yay, yay!!!!!!
Love, Nan Mim
Felicidades, Jessica!
After the improbable experience of being becalmed and inching along on benign glassy swells during your approach, you have been able to round the Cape in brisk good form! Thank you for the photo and the video. With roses in your cheeks and a joyful sparkle in your eyes, you look like a million bucks! A happy gal, albeit a bit tired. Hope the visibility and the weather conditions enable a successful rendevouz with your mum and dad, and with los barcos of the Chilean and Argentine navies.
Wishing you easy seas, a steady breeze, and warmth, blessed warmth!
Todd @BCL
Just amazing, very emotional....congratulations Jessica. best regards, David.
(David Henderson)
Congratulations Jesse,
on my behalf: big thanks for being there doing what you love to do. Big thanks to the team also, to make it possible to follow this journey.
You inspire so many people.
Keep your spirits high.
Fair winds and following seas,
HL, Helsinki
fantastic news - well done - great effort - savour the moment, love sue
Congratulation, dear young sailor !!!! What a wonderful day !
.....and now...new ocean..
Sail for you firstly, but also a little bit for us.
Francesco, Italy (Milan)
Well done Jesse. What a fantastic achievement.
Stay safe
Jess! Jess! Jess! What a girl ! CONGRATULATIONS AND A GREAT BIG HUG. I have tears of joy and pride. You are 'Simply the Best' and hope all goes well for the trip home. I hope you get the key to the city or State or better still why not AUSTRALIA. We'll raise our glasses to you on Australia Day. WELL DONE!
Always thinking and praying for you
Ruth xoxo
Sunshine Coast
You are a prodigy ! We are proud of you.
Keep up the momentum.
Congratulations !
Congratultions Jesse, You are AMAZING, we are so proud of you, I feel like you are my granddaughter and I am bursting with pride, GO JESSE, AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE OIH OIH OIH Maxine and Colin Maroochydore
Congratulations Jess, I read your blog every day, and I repeat the Buddhist Mantra for the Universe, which keeps you safe.
NAM MYO HO RENGE KYO.
Will keep watching your progress.
Yay for you!!!!!!You go sunshine.....
Can't wait to hear from you about all the goings on...
Looking forward to the next part of your journey....
Keep up the fantastic work & as always stay safe & happy sailing.
Hello Jessica
congratulations for rounding the cape, we login every day to read your blog and watch your progress with the little pink yachts and counting the days for this milestone
well done, be very proud, you are truly an inspiration
CONGRATULATIONS JESS!!!!!
What a wonderful achievement - can't wait to hear all about it Jess! We made it!!!
GO GIRL!! You are doing Australia proud.
Hope you had time to savour the moment amongst the strong winds! Well done on achieving an amazing milestone... I feel so proud, your parents must be bursting at the seams with pride. And your family and your support family! Well done to the lot of you - it's a great team effort.
Thanks Samurai for your beautiful artwork.
Stay safe Jess - look forward to your next blog.
"Destiny is not a matter of change, it is a matter of choice; it is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved."
- William Jennings Bryan (1860-1925)
'One ship sails east and another sails west
With the self-same winds that blow.
Tis the set of the sail and not the gale
Which determines the way they go.
As the winds of the sea are the ways of fate
As we voyage along through life,
Tis the act of the soul that determines the goal,
And not the calm or the strife.'
-Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Congratulations, Jessica! Wow! The Chillian and Argentine Navies, eh? Quite a reception! And thank you Sam, for the picture, (it's in "Latest News", in case anyone hasn't seen it). I love the dolphins and the albatrosses, nice touch! Jessica's not finished yet with 40 knots on rough seas, so I'm going to let her get back to business. Looking forward to hearing she's in calmer seas, and higher temperatures.
Deborah, BC, Canada
Good morning Jesse
WAhooooo congratulations and well sailed what a fantastic effort...go go go you good thing. At 16 this is a remarkable effort, one that you can be proud of for the rest of your life. I am so happy for you... more later on my stay in your part of the world. Again well done.
Dusty from Dubbo
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