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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«Oldest ‹Older 401 – 600 of 714 Newer› Newest»Jessica, you are such a great Ozzie, I have watched your progress every day with addmiration and Australian pride, good on you girl, keep up the good work.
I wait with as much nervousement and excitement as your parents for your safe and triumphant return, you have proved that if anyone gets off thier but and has a go you can achieve the world.
Thank you for your insperation for me
Bob Clutton
Mackay Nth. Qld.
Yehaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Fantastic effort Jess..
Susie (Qld)
Jesse,
You are an AMAZING GIRL!! Keep it up! Hope you will take video of your parents fly over.
From Colton, California
The Oropels
Awesome job!!!
Sharkey
Bless you Jess. Am looking forward to your book as your blog has been a "come along" journey and a journey my friends & I look forward to repeating with you time and again. There is never such a thing as a dull moment. Happy travels love and safe journey for the remainder. Will be with you in mind if not in body when you pass each milestone.
Marion, Toowoomba
Jessica, you are such a great Ozzie, I have watched your progress every day with addmiration and Australian pride, good on you girl, keep up the good work.
I wait with as much nervousement and excitement as your parents for your safe and triumphant return, you have proved that if anyone gets off thier but and has a go you can achieve the world.
Thank you for your insperation for me
Bob Clutton
Mackay Nth. Qld.
WOW Jesse!
It's hard to connect to your site as it must be congested!
What an amazing young Woman you are!
So proud of you!
Billy!
TOTALLY AWESOME !
YOU GO GAL !
CONGRATS!
Bravo!!! Well done Jessica, this is a moment that we have all been waiting for, least of all you!
Congratulations to all who have assisted Jessica achieve this incredible milestone.
Pete,
sailing vessel 'Mystery Girl'
Lake Macquarie
congrats -- must be a releif to get over this milestone
Congratulations Jessica on rounding Cape Horn, what an accomplishment already!
Good luck,
Peter (Netherlands_
Congratulations to you Jessica. I hope the fly past by your parents worked as planned and brought you both big, big smiles. Now for the home run - sail on.
Congratulations Jessica! I'm a mother to 2 young kids and can't imagine how exciting it will be for your parents to see you! But of course for you to see them - even just knowing they're up above you, loving you so much and wishing & willing you on. You are an amazing young woman!
Way to go Jess, you have done it... well done, I bet your pleased on the great achievement!. All of us Australians are very proud of you, you go girl!! Regards Lesley..Townsville, Oz
Hey Jess,
What a woman! We are all so proud of you, you have the world in your hands Jess, so many of us just hang for your next blog and are enjoying your adventure.
What an achievement, rounding Cape Horne, you really are an amazing person.
No time for cup cakes at this milestone though, you'd be lucky to get a vegemite sandwich. I am so glad that you have got around there safely, we can put that particular concern behind us now.
When you have time you must tell us what the next milestone is and we can countdown that one with you as well.
Jess you are doing so well, keep focused on the task but have a ball doing it, now that's living!!
I continue to pray for you.
Keep safe, God bless.
Russell
Sunny Coast Qld
HELP! Can't get any of your sites except the blog! And can't find a webmaster site either!
Yooooooo Hoooooo
Tears of jubliation! Thanks Samurai for the pic.
Carolyn
Gold Coast
Jesse,
You rock. If you're able to jump up and down a little bit and let out a whoop of joy.
Okay, you've been out there long enough. Time to start coming home.
You are, as I've said before, an amazing young lady. It's just a ride back home now.
Congratulations.
June and Richard Thorn
Huge GRATS Jesse from Chimli in Christchurch NZ
yeha! that's fantastic news. we're all behind you and cheering you on!
Fran
Congratulations Jesse!
What an achievement so far. Can't wait for your view on it all. Enjoy the moment, take a deep breath, then it's on with the next leg!
Sail on,
Nick
Sydney
PS Thanks for the graphic Samurai.
Congratulations Jessie on achieving this milestone! What a remarkable feat especially for one so young. I am SO thrilled for you & your team - what champions you all are! Hope Mum & Dad got to witness your triumph & share in the joy - could they be any prouder of you today? Looking forward to your next post - stay safe. Maurie - Sydney
WTG Jess... celebrating with you
cheers
Tia
Congratulations Jesse,
Great job. We are so proud of you.
Hope you saw Mum and Dad. Cannot imagine how proud they are of you.
Enjoy the moment and head for home.
Aussie Aussie Aussie
Keep safe
Joy
Ballart.
CONGRATULATIONS JESSICA
Job well done you are doing every aussie proud
Aussie Aussie Aussie Oi Oi Oi !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
God Speed
Peter and Sally on the Goldie
Hello Jesse,
Congratulations young lady on EPL rounding Cape Horn. You are one brave girl...WOW!
What's next?
RichieParis said it best.......
"3rd leg opening soon...box office open...reserve your armchair"
I HAVE MY TICKET!! (great fun Richie) That reminds me I need to have my chair cleaned this week...lots of cheese, chocolates, sea salt and tears on the fabric.
Samurai..fabulous pictorial tribute..it's now on my desktop.
Jessica's team and the sponsors must be jumping for joy.
Waiting to hear about Roger and Julie's aerial adventure.
Stay safe,
john,
Bay of Quinte, Lake Ontario, Canada eh!
Congratulations Jessica. You're making the news here and it's so exciting to be following your journey via your blog and know your progress and then hear it on the news. Makes me feel proud to be one of your bloggers. I loved the map card gift from your team and blogger Sam. Thank you a lot. Enjoy it all and happy sailing for now. Cheers, Erica from Brisbane
Hi Jess,
Wonderful effort. Best thoughts to you and all the team. Trust Mum and Dad flew close enough for smiles, waves and the odd tear.
The Toombs mob
Tassie
CONGRATULATION
IT'S "THE DREAM"
Congratulations, well done & so many other words of praise just don't seem to be enough. Cherish forever what you have done & maintain the momentum & your spirits. So many people are supporting & following your voyage. Stay safe & by the way, well done.
Way to go, Jessica!!! What an amazing accomplishment!!! We are sooo proud of you. So glad your mom and dad could be there to share the moment with you. As your compatriots say, "good onya!"
Rebecca in California
Really sad about Haiti. And such a shame that it will detract from Jesse's accomplishment.
A real bummer!! :((
On your way home!!
Ed - Atlanta, GA
Hey Jess,
Congratulations, you recieved a full page spread in the Brisbane Courier Mail this morning(some thing normally only reserved, for movie stars and super stars (thats right you are a super star) letting Brisbane know you have rounded Cape Horn, it is a great photo of you, which is so important at your age lol. The Gold Coast Bulletin also had a piece on you. The Sydney Telegrapgh has a great photo of your parents rugged up and on the phone i guess in Chile, the Sydney Morning Herald has a story as well. I own a newsagency so it is easy for me to check.
It should starting getting warmer from now on, so keep going and good luck.
Stay Safe
Berlin Red
Wow, wow and wow. What a story to put into your CV when you're applying for a job. ;)
smiling JESSICA.
YOU ARE TRUELY AN INSPIRATION.
We are all proud of you, but I guess there are none, more proud then your Mum and Dad.
I could fill a bucket with the tears Of joy I have shed over the last few months while reading your blog.
Sail Safe and come home in one piece
Tom Grayson
Brisbane
TO ANDREW
I FOR ONE WANT TO THANK YOU FOR ALL THE HARD WORK YOU ARE DOING ON THE BLOG. I AM SURE EVERYONE IS MOST GRATEFUL BUT JUST WANTED TO BE SURE YOU KNOW HOW MUCH YOUR WORK IS APPRECIATED.
I THINK I PUT THESE REMARKS ON THE WRONG BLOG BUT TO BE SURE HERE IT IS AGAIN.
THANKS AGAIN..
Russ/Calgary
Hi Jessica,
Congratulations JESSICA. One cape gone another two to pass wish you nothing less than ideal winds, fair weather and calm oceans/seas all the way. Please wave as you pass Cape Commorin even if it is dark. It is where I will be on a holiday about the time you are expected to pass by.
God bless and waiting for the rest of the dream to unfold as beautiful as it has been!
Kevin Peterson - Melbourne
CONGRATULATIONS Jesse, What an amazing achievement!!
YOU HAVE MY VOTE FOR AUSTRALIAN OF THE YEAR.
I am a first time blogger but I have been following your journey since early November and have been waiting for this milestone, not that the others haven't been significant.
I can't imagine the emotions you must be feeling at what you have just achieved.
What an inspiration you are - at the ripe old age of mid 50’s you have inspired me break the shackles of my mundane existence and embrace life. Thank you.
Stay safe and well(and I know you will)as you continue on your fantastic adventure.
Cheers for now
Congratulations Jessica!!!
an amazing feat by a amazing
young Australian lady.
Had to replace our Aus. flag
yesterday so this one is for you.
Keep on going, your heading home.
The arm chair sailor far south cost nsw. Oz
That's pretty cool, you are a very good sailor JW, can u please find your way home now.
Forget about your homework, who cares. Hope your Mum and Dad didn't overgush, so embarrassing.
graeme and Annabelle dodd
Sydney
01-13-10 @ 15:58
Hi Jessica,
Just going thru the blogs and figured I'd say hello. So Hello!!!
Haven't got an up-date on the posts for a while, makes for a boring day. Really no excuse for that since I've collected so much of your material since you started. I love to go back through the video's and watch them, never get tired of that. Speaking of video's, your last one was great, you looked so calm until I caught the little giggle in your voice. A little of the excitement escaped. LOL.... By now you’ve seen your Mum and Dad, I hope you all enjoyed the time you got to spend together. I can imagine that all the Jessaholics are dying to find out how it went. Please don’t leave anything out. Of course with all that took place, and with your detailed explanations that could run into a few pages. LOL….. I’m game!!!!!
I still have a little giggle every time I think of how this all came together so perfectly, and you’ve still got the Falklands Fly-over to see. Yowza!!!!!
What a fantastic day to remember.
When the Shore Crew downloads all the posts, there’s gonna be a flood coming thru. I hope it doesn’t blow any circuits. LOL….
Really glad that you had such a beautiful day, you deserve it.
I hope them scallywags behaved themselves and didn’t get to silly.
Take care of yourself and go….onward to your next milestone.
Looking forward to your next post, whenever you can.
Loads of love and hugs, your faithful friend, fan and follower.
May God be with you and watch over you and may the angels keep your sails full, and I, I will keep you in my prayers.
Michael (75) from Kingwood, WV
Woo Hoo Jesse...So proud of you!!!
Congratulations...
Anne, Amy and Sarah from Canberra
Congratulations, Jessica, you've "navigated a safe passage through a graveyard of wreaks and lost sailors" according to one newspaper, the seas around Cape Horn certainly have something of a reputation! Chichester passed within 7.5 miles according to his book, in his words "it stood up out of the sea like a black ice-cream cone."
Congratulations again, I'll look forward to seeing your next update.
Clive in England.
PS hope you're managing to keep warm.
Best from your fellow sailors. "A warm sailor is a happy sailor."
Steve in California
Great news Jesse - you've really made a name for yourself and for Australia.
Heartfelt Congratulations!!!!!
Cheers,
Kev, Sydney, Oz,
Congratulations! A magnificent effort.
This landlubber is in awe of your ability and courage to face those seas and fierce winds.
Soak up every moment and enjoy the adventure.
Good news, Jess!!! I proud for your from Russia. Congratulations!
Lost for words here. WOW! Just, WOW!
Well done Jesse - nothing more that I can add that hasn't been said in wonderful ways in the previous blogs.
You have become a focal point for many thousands of avid computer users, all of us intent to see what your new experience brings and how magnificently you write and describe your trip.
You have achieved an enormous task and thus created a life time memory, not only for you and your team, but also for your loyal "blogger family" - remember when.....
We'll make a toast to you tonight at dinner and discuss "our" daughter's achievements once again! We're so very proud for you and your family and support team.
Cheers,
Alan (Sydney)
Kool!!!
Excellent! It looks like you not only an accomplished sailer but also an accomplished wisher! You had a spot of clear weather to take a great photo of land! I hope your folks are/were able to get airborne and get a picture of you from their vantage point!!! You must be so thrilled and proud of yourself! Now hussle on back to those roaring 40's will ya?!
Blessings,
Tracie
WOOOHOOOOOO!!!!!!!! WAY TO GO JESS!!!! Keep cruisin' girl !!!!
Trace, Oz
Well done Jesse
We've been following your progress and are so impressed by your focus and pluck. Congratulations on clearing this big hurdle.
Safe sailing until you reach home again.
The Ushers, Sunshine Coast
What a great day...
"High 5"....Judy
"High 5"...Caleb
"High 5"...Anita (Calebs mum)
Congratulations...
Our sincere congratulations Jesse dear,we are all just so pleased for you to have passed this milestone.
To Samurai: Well done Sam, thank you from all us bloggers for this fantastic graphic, it was just sensational.
Stay safe dear girl and sail on proudly. Go-Girl-Go.
Love from Faye and Max (Mulgrave Vic)
So stoked for you. I have been watching your progress since I first saw an article in the paper about your preparation and I am so glad everything has been going so well for you (despite your heater problem).
Congratulations!!!!!!!!
Fantastic, this is what I have been waiting to read.
Hope our News service gives us a good report
Judy
Maryborough Qld
Hey Jess and all the team - CONGRATULATIONS!
I haven't commented before just checked in every couple of days to see how the journey is going. Sitting here now blubbing away - I am so awestruck by what you have achieved. When all the talk was going on before you left I saw a young lady and her family just quietly and confidently and with much grace keep their course and am not at all surprised at what you have all done. Keep going strong and we will see you at home soon. Enjoy the getting here. To all the regular bloggers - she may be a very special young woman but the support she gets from guys must help enourmously - pat yourselves on the back.
Ann - Brisbane
Congratulations from
a deepfrozen Stockholm, Sweden!
//PO
Well done Jesse! //philip Sweden
WOW. What thrilling news. As you can tell by all the emails, we are all so proud and pleased. Many eyes are moist around the world at the thought of our petite hero braving such a challenging journey.
Please be careful out there, I hear the winds and seas are still raging.
Thanks Andrew for the great news.
All the best.
Arnie in Canada
Wow, Jesse, this is a HUGE accomplishment. So looking forward to hearing all the details.
Could someone please post the link to Samurai's tribute that everyone is talking about - THANKS!
Jess, I have started following your adventure. You are an amzing young woman. I wish I had what it takes to do what you are doing.
Keep your spirits up.
James
Goodonya Jessica doing great. Keep it up and goin girl. Praying 4 ya too. God Bless you and Keep you safe. Shortie Sutton
Congratulations Jess - I've been following your progress every day and really enjoying your blog! Safe sailing onwards!! Take care, Irish Dee in Melbourne
As an old fart who used to dream of doing things like this but never dared, I am absolutely thrilled to see you chasing your dream despite the risks. You're an inspiration to the whole world and a source of tremendous pride for us Aussies! It brings tears of joy to my eyes every time I read of your fantastic adventure. And huge thanks to your wonderfully supportive parents who recognise that sometimes risks must be taken to make living worthwhile. I'm so glad you're round the Horn safely, I've been worried about that ever since you left here. Go Jesse, you're the greatest thing ever!
Hi Jessica !!! Congratulations on rounding the Cape !! I have been following your blog for some time now and am amazed at your expertise in yachting.Safe sailing as you now head across towards your home port. What a celebration that will be !! God speed.
Central Otago,
New zealand
Congratulations Jess, how exciting, it has been an absolute daily joy following you on your blog. I was thrilled for you when you crossed the equator and now rounding Cape Horn, just amazing. What an inspiration and what a great adventurer you are. I hope all the nay sayers are enjoying their humble pie! hahaha you showed them. best wishes Wendy of Wallerawang
Conrates Jessica down hill from there well done
Mark Sydney
F A N T A S T I C effort Jessica!!!!
What a great achievement.
Well done & keep it going.
Outstanding - what a tremendous achievement! I've put the pic up as wall paper on my computer. Something to remind me of what we can achieve if we dare to try. Long way to go, but so far - so far to have come! Wooo-hoooo!
MIke
Wollongong
Congratulations Jessica. Your bravery, energy and spirit of adventure are an inspiration. Please stay safe!
yahoooooooooooooooooooooooooieeeee
GO you good thing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
CONGRATULATIONS from outback Australia
I just want to give you a quick congratulations on achieving the biggest challenge.
I actually had trouble getting onto the website because so many were waiting for the news.
I was up last night until I had heard you got through the passage and when the news came I got all emotional. probably because I have been following the blogs each day and reading just how much impact you are having on so many people.
You can now tick off one more on your to do list and it must be so nice to be now fronting the challenges of a new ocean.
I'm watching the today show as I'm writing this and they have your friend Don McIntyre on who is showering you with praise of what you have achieved so far and has no doubt you will finish this voyage. he's also impressed with your ability saying that Jessica Watson is what you call a real sailor and how you have managed to silence all of the critics you had in the early days.
He is also saying how impressed he is of how you are keeping on top of your boats maintenance, that you are taking such good care of yourself and that you are about 10%ahead of schedule.
He's also saying how good of a job you are doing of keeping us all informed about your voyage on the blog and the clever wording you use that makes the reader feel like they're with you.
You have obviously impressed this man and made him very proud of what you're doing and they way you are going about it.
You have done the same with everyone who visits your website and all the loyal bloggers.
If there ever comes a time when you need inspiration to finish this voyage you only need to read some of the bloggers comments or get on the phone to Don.
You go Jessica because you've made the World sit up and take notice of what can be achieved by someone your age with the rare mix of confidence, knowledge and ability that you have.
Have fair winds and seas to bring you home soon.
It's going to be a big day when you come home to Queensland. we're all very proud of you.
Barry
Bribie Island
Hi Jessica,
Great work ......The Horn Done and Dusted.
Congratulations
I got up early and went out side, and shot a Rabbit, so as to celebrate your victory.......
Rabbit Stew for You...........
also...FIRST LAND SINCE LEAVING SYDNEY.
Well Done
Peter Bush
Hyden
Congratulations Jess!
Never met you before.. probably never will.. but Im so proud of you!
My mother used to work with Jesse Martin's mother so Ive heard a few stories about how challenging it can be.
Well done!
Andrew
Congratulations Jessica on rounding the Horn! what an achievement. and a good boost for your spirits I am sure.
and the best is still to come.
keep safe and keep eating!
Sam and Sally - love the work. Seems there may be a bit of Scandinavian competition, Sally.
David
UK
Go champ!!!
Brewster family, Melbourne
We are so proud of you Jess! You are an inspiration to all of us!
Go girl!
Jesse yet another post from me
Today you are our page 3 girl in the Adevertiser here in Adelaide. A grogeous big pic of you on EPL before you left Sydney and an article on how you rounded the Horn. Great article and it takes up most of the page. x
Woo Hoo!!!!!!!
Congratulations Jesse!!!
What an achievement! fantastic effort.
Simba
ha! security code dinitt. dinnit all right!
yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Way to go Jess!!!!!!!!!!
Way to go, Jessica! Bakersfield, California is rooting for you!
Sherry
Way to go, Jessica! Bakersfield, California is rooting for you!
Sherry
Wow, Jessica,
You are truly amazing!!
What an awesome milestone!!
Congratulations and have a good chat and wave with your mum and dad! This will boots your spirit to catch the next cape!
1000's of followers read you blog with tears in their eyes, to YOU and the good ship EPL.
go Jess!
kisses from Ties
Amsterdam NED
Congratulations on rounding the Horn. i have been following your blog daily. keep up the good work and may the water under your keel always be deep my sailing friend.
Great stuff Jessica.
If old John Laws [Lawsie] was still on the radio these days he'd give you the "yea for the day."
We stil can though - YEA !!!!!!!
Dennis in Toowoomba
Way to go Jess. One of the potentially hardest parts behind. I know you will still be focused and calm, unlike most of us downunder. Onward!
Absolutely fantastic Jesse!!
Well done and you bewdy!!
You can stamp Stage 2 "completed" and have the satisfaction of knowing you reached your goal in a most courageous and worthy manner.
Thanks for the update and pic blogmaster Andrew, and also the shore team, most appreciated. Including Samurai's contribution in your update was so right and I'm sure it has already created countless smiles throughout the world.
Sally in Melbourne - thank you for your beautiful contribution too, ... of course, I don't mean to leave out all the other bloggers who put so much variety and effort into their comments as well.
Cheers!!!
You GO girl!
Great stuff !!! Congratulations.
Congratulations and Celebrations!!!!
Way to go Jess!
I have been thinking of you a lot, last night I kept waking up thinking...."Is she there yet?"
And now you are!!!!!
Well done!
Safe travels, smooth sailing from Lily in Hervey Bay, Queensland.
Very Happy for your progress and the Joy of your journey around Cape Horn. I must admit we're slightly distracted this evening as more news comes in about the earthquake in Haiti. A pastor friend 'a wife, and another Pastor & wife are at ground zero. Many are dead, and dying..Lisa (my Pastor friend Bill's wife) is a nurse- and this is one of probably a hundred missions she has led there over the years. Bill & Lisa had hoped to set up an orphanage there and did live there and taught school there for a few years. One of their daughters lives in the Dominican Republic on the otherside of the Island, Erin is a nurse too. I just got an e-mail from Bill asking for prayer for everything.
I hope you were able to see your Mom and Dad, and have a great conversation. The skies still look grey but the waters don't look as choppy as they were-looking at the picture of the Island as you traveled this morning.
Blessings Miss Jess..
Gary & Jan
Savannah, Ga
Come on!!! Best wishes from Toowoomba
Yay Jess
We are so enormously proud, estatic and teary!
We knew you'd do it. You've shown them!
I am just imagining how proud your family must be and what an emotional 'fly over' it will be.
WE LOVE YOU JESSICA!
PS Well done Samurai - you have captured the heart of Jess's other family - her blogger family!
Our hats are of and we are very impressed by your achivements.
You are very big now Jesse.
Respect!
/kiddec,Ronneby ,Sweden
Hi Jessica,
CONGRATULATIONS, thinking
rounding the Cape Horn was an important milestone for you.
It is hard to imagine how you must feel now ;).
Even if i never posted here before, I followed your Blog and your journey nearly from the beginning. And what to say, you really impressed me.
It is really brave for one person to making a solo sailing circumnavigation especially for a 16 y old.
I am really relieved that you have made it so far, and I wish you all luck, bravery, patience and what ever else is necessary to safely complete your project.
Greets
Elmar, Germany
Sincere Congratulations Jessica on this tremendous achievement, a truly inspirational effort. I'm a first time commenter but have been watching since day 1 (I suspect like alot of others as your website seems to be struggling with the load!!), and just love reading your post's every morning. All the best for the remainder of the trip and I'll be cheering you on when you arrive back in Sydney harbour and stick it up all the doubters.
Well done Jesse - so proud of you. You are doing Australia proud
well done and congratulations Jess. My 1st blog - I have been waiting for this to send one.
You go, girl!
Congratulations on this milestone, Jesse!
Now, you have the right to do things that every sailor is keen on... ;-)
Take care! Fabian
Well done Jesse on this magnificent milestone. I have eagerly been reading all your blogs since you left Australia. You are such an inspirational person to all us. It's funny - I don't know you at all, but I feel you are like a little sister of my family, and my family is made up of around 20 million people! :) I think everyone in Australia hopes you achieve everything you set out to achieve, and that you keep safe. We all wish you the best for the challenging waters ahead. Congrats!! :)
Yay for Jess,
1 hurdle less to go!
I am so excited for you. Well done.
Odette, Sydney
Totally brilliant Jesse! Congratulations!! Superb effort.
PS: Would love to see more pics of you rounding the Horn if you have any.
Aussie Aussie Aussie, Oi Oi Oi.
Go Jessie, you make us all so proud.
Michael Phillip Island
Jessica
I told you, just a walk in the park.
Now, if it's OK by you, would you please come home - via the Eastern route.
Oh! by the way -- well done young lady. Very well done.
Allen, Hervey Bay, Qld, AU
Congratulations Jess. You go girl!!!! You are doing Queensland proud. The rest of the trip should be a breeze from here eh.
What is your next trip going to be?
John Douglas Brisbane
Hi Jessica,
Congratulations! What a fantastic achievement.
I'm sure you must feel a tremendous amount of satifaction at reaching this point in your journey.
Enjoy the easier going on the other side of the Cape but stay focused......your are only half way through your trip of a lifetime.
Best Regards,
John F
Brisbane, AUS.
G'day Jesse, Congrats! Proud to be an Aussie with Aussies like you around.
Paul.
YEEEEAAAHHH JEEESSSEEEE!! Amazing effort miss Jesse and crew...I am so proud of this journey you have taken us on You are one of a kind a true gem
Thank you so much for sharing your dream with us all
Congratulations!! on another milestone. best of luck for the future. Brian&Yuki
The world is now your oyster Jesse. Some hard times are ahead but you are a much more skilled and weathered mariner than when you sailed out of Sydney heads. Great crew and bloggers behind you. Just give it your best shot. Can't do more than that. No doubt you are as Captain Cook did, keeping lots of detail in your log that will be a great help in compiling a great book when you return. He was also lucky as some others also did logs. Remember, you can never take too many photos, if you have the media,or record too much detail. Your are already a legend. Go Jesse BOL.
Jess..well done chick! congratulations from Brooke Mark and Karla at the Mooloolaba Marina!
We are all so pruod of you - well done Jessica!
Alison Brisbane
Fantastic! Congratulations! Celebrations!
What an accomplishment. We are looking forward to your next blog.
D&U
Fabulous achievement from fabulous Jess!
Congratulations!! You're a legend.
cheers
Mike (Sydney)
Does this make you the youngest to solo round the horn? If so, that's a record broken already.
Jesse
YEAH, laughing, crying and eating lots of chocolate in your honour. Sail on ....... thinking of you waving goodbye to Cape Horn.
Love Aunty Chris, Tamworth, NSW, Oz.
Congratulations! Unbelievable, awe-inspiring! I'm constantly amazed that someone so young can be so focussed with such a positive outlook under such extreme conditions. Truly inspirational!
Mark, Adelaide
Wooooohoooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and congratulations. I am so happy for you. What a fantastic achievment.
Go go go gorgeous girl.
Andrew
Portsea
WhoooHoooooo, Congratulations from Mooloolaba.
On you way home........
STAY SAFE Jess..
Jessica
Don't forget to pull into a port to change your Australian (Pacific) dollars for Atlantic Ocean $$.
New ocean, new currency !!
Been following you and Ella's Pink Lady ever since you left home Jessica. Congratulations on a fabulous achievement. It is a very exciting 'ride' we are all on.
Well done Jessica and judging by the difficulty of getting on to your web site you are getting a lot of people wanting the latest news.
You are an inspiration for young Australians and my daughters included who are about your age and both sail dinghy's.
Congratulations and we wish you success for the rest of the trip
Derek Miles
TREMENDOUS EFFORT JESSICA. I can only say I feel the same as everyone else. Near tears of joy for you and the wonderful feeling it must have been rounding the cape. Can't wait to read more of your blog to hear it all in your own words.
Big hugs
Val, Toowoomba, Queensland
HI JESSE,
THE BLOG PICTURE IS OF CAPE HORN WITH SOME SUNSHINE. DEFINITELY THE EVEREST OF THE MARINE WORLD.
GREAT ACCOMPLISHMENT FOR A HEROIC YOUNG LADY.
CONGRATULATIONS AGAIN AND THE TRIBUTE TO YOU TELLS IT ALL. Russ.
Congratulations Jess on rounding Cape Horn. You really are amazing and an inspiration to us all at home. My 5 year daughter has become fasinated with your journey and this morning she had her globe out working out where you are!!
Good luck for the next amazing part of your journey. Much love to you xx
Congratulations on an important milestone! Jessica..YOU ROCK!!
Nancy from Monroe,Georgia USA
Congratulations Jesse!
You can feel very proud of yourself, this is an amazing effort for anyone but particularly for someone so young.
Judi, Sydney.
Congrats Jessica quite an amazing accomplishment as I follow along from Seattle Washington!
Cape Horn Cheers from Seattle!
Megan
Hi Jessica
Well done and congratulations on the successful rounding of Cape Horn.
Love and best wishes
Peter, Heather, Fiona and Mike Perham
Congratulations on rounding the cape. I've really enjoyed following your adventure. Good luck the rest of the way.
It's OK! My computer was not picking up the report with Samurai's picture but now it is - it's beautiful!
Jessica, How good is this!!Congratulations on achieving this major milestone in ocean sailing,it really is the "Mt Everest" of the sea.Your singleminded application to achieve your goal is inspirational,and according to the media, Mum & Dad were up in the sky somewhere near when you rounded Cape Horn.Keep it all going Jesse,you are in our prayers,Godbless, Dougal
Well Done Jess.
Half the world is now breathing a sigh of relief as you have ticked off such a major milestone. Happy sailing.
TO ALL BLOGGERS
Radio interview with Jesse after she passed the Cape. A must to listen to!!
http://www.news.com.au/couriermail/story/0,23739,26586106-952,00.html
JJ
Jess, You truly are an inspiration and can only wonder what the rest of your life has in store for you. Oh to have had your dedication when I was your age.
Congratulations - you are doing Queensland, Australia and New Zealand proud.
G'day all
To everyone associated with this incredible effort in helping Jesse get this far well done...great team work. To Julie and Roger I do hope all goes well with the flyover and let's hope there are other surprises in store for Jesse. I trust the navy will wave and holler at an appropriate distance. The news reports so far are very favourable from most sources including Media Monitors
Again to everyone involved in this wonderful achievement congratulations
Dusty from Dubbo
Congratulations Jess.
Congratulations Jessica!!! I've been watching you since day 1 but this is my first post. My only sailing experience goes back to the mid-1960s in Cape Town and so I have a vague idea of the awesomeness of your achievement so far.
I'll keep saying a little prayer for you every day!!
Mike, Auckland, NZ.
Hey Jess
How do you feel now...what and achievement...hope the day goes well for you..go go go
Dusty from Dubbo via Caloundra
Congratulations Darlin,
You have no idea of how many people around the world whose lives you have touched and enlightened. (Well maybe you do)
We here in New Hampshire couldn't be more proud of you as I'm sure all of Australia is.
You my dear are an inspiration to the world. In this time of worldly unrest and strife, you are a shining star.
Stay safe and we're watching you.
As Rose stated in a famous TV Sitcom in the US "Phase 2 Complete"
You make singlehanded cruising fun.
We will keep enjoying our virtual voyage with you.
You are our AVATAR. :+}
"Keep er rolling" downhill.
Congratulations Jessica on rounding Cape Horn, the most difficult part of your voyage. It must have been a pleasant surprise for your parents to be flying above you in a helicopter. Now you can head north and enjoy warmer weather. I'm looking forward to your safe return.
Geoff, 54 (Melbourne)
Congrats from SARATOGA NSW
Congratulations Jessica, your second big test is now behind you. Hope the seas calm down soon so we can hear from you. Good luck on the rest of your journey.
Tony from Texas
I'm so glad you are safe and well what an amazing achievement- well done to your mum and dad too for being brave enough to let you follow your dream. All the best Christina Brisbane QLD
Yahoo! Congrats! You are fabulous.
Barbara from Elk Grove California
Hey I know you probably are too busy to read our comments right now, but I wanted to say that you are awesome!
You've sailed halfway around the world!
Have fun with the other half!
Love Hales
Go girl go!! I have goosebumps with excitement for you!! Take care and enjoy the moment.
Lyn
Tasmania
Congratulations. Always new you'd do it. There's just too much support behind you. Think I'll have another beer.
Cheers
Congratulations Jessica - Absolutely fantastic - Well done. Keep safe & you go girl! Wood Family Sydney
hey aweeesome work jess!! we're all watching u :)
Wow! What a sight to behold. We're still cheering you on and sharing your every achievement. Continued success!!!!
Your cyberfriends from Ohio
I'm speechless.
You are my hero.
-Don Jones, Ohio USA
Hello Jess, I am 6 years old. Every day (since you left Sydney)I want to know where you are. I have been to shy to say hello but now I am 6. I flew to England on an areoplane and looked out the window to see if I could see you sailing around Cape Horn but my Dad said you were too far away but Mama said you went around it without a tantrum. I think you are very brave. I am getting braver too because now I can hang upside down on the monkey bars. (Mama helped me with this) Miss M
Halfway the achieving one of many of your dreams. Go Jess, Go!
I have been reading your blog since you left and am so happy to hear you have made it this far! Good luck on the rest of your voyage! You are a real inspiration to many young people out there today!
Looking forward to reading my way through the rest of your journey!
CONGRATS!!!
Infinite Success, congratulations Jessica, a great accomplishment.
I am overjoyed for you and your team, a great job well done.
What more can I say,
Love, Peace and harmony,
Tom.
Tasmania
Congratulations Jesse. I've been following you on Google Earth the whole way. What an accomplishment! Reading all the comments from your Aussie friends makes me want to move to Australia.
We've been watching your progress rigorously since you began. Impressed with how far you've made it. We certainly had worries about Cape Horn! Here's hoping!
From
Your enthusiastic followers
congratulations Jesse! I hope the seas haven't bumped you around too much, and you got to see and talk to your parents a little when you sailed through.. as you can see we are all really excited for you!!
always cheering for you!
hugsz xox
Woo yeah!! Jessica you are one amazing Lady!!
Wow. What an achievement. Around the cape and nearly halfway around the world. You are an inspiration to all teenagers and us older people as well.
I read the blog and watch the video's and are amazed by your continuing efforts.
enjoy this achievement with great pride. well done
what a wonderful day .you are a champion jess.thousands of hugs to you
YIPPEE....HOORAY....ALRIGHT!!!
Congratulations Jessica. You are doing sooo great!
To Samurai: Thank you for the picture...it's awesome!
To Sally in Melbourne: Thank you for the computer art. I love the way you show Jessica and her parents waving to each other!
Momma C
Potter Valley, California
Hello Captain Jesse,
Congratulations!!!!! I knew that you could do it and am very proud of you! From the Fort Jefferson in the Dry Tortugas, Florida USA. Way to go to you and your team!
Way to go Jessica!!!
Were sailing with you all the way!
Congradulations Jess must be an amazing feeling hope the fly over with your parents goes well all the best for the rest of the journey :)
You are simply amazing! Go Girl!
Congratulations you sexy thing. ;-)
Rex.
Well done Jessica. Keep going and all the best for next half of the journey. Andreas from New Zealand
FANTASTIC! I am beyond impressed and very proud! I am happy knowing how thrilled you must be to have conquered this major milestone in your voyage. Do you have a celebration dinner planned?
~Deidre NC, USA
Congratulations from ex-
Sunshine Coasters now in Cairns
"The Martins"
WOOOOHOOOOOOO!!!! Go Jess !!!
Cazz, Sydney xo
Definitively a 20/10 moment!! Well done Jessica.
Jess you are a truly remarkable young lady. Sensational news!
You are the pride of our nation today.....xx
Aussie Assie Aussie
Jess, wow what a feeling that must be to round the Cape and know you are half-way thru your journey. You go girl,I feel so proud of your achievements and you and I have never met.
Aussie, Aussie, Aussie!!!!!
Carol
Perth, WA
Hi Jessica
Fantastic, you are one in a billion Jesse, congratulations to you and all your team, job well done, now on to the rest of this adventure.
Will you have a rest after rounding this milestone?
I can't wait for your next posting. Did you get a good look at your perants fly, so many questions, but I'm sure your will answer all of them over the next week.
So once again congratulation.
Keep having fun and KEEP SAFE.
Cheers George Simmons
Exmouth
Congrats Jesse! You are amazing!
Love from Buderim
Great job Jessica!!! I know I haven't been posting through out your journey, but I have been keeping updated and checking your blog DAILY!
I am sooooo happy you rounded Cape Horn today! Congrats!!! It is so great that you have safetly rounded the Cape! I was a little worried for you because as you know the area is known to be pretty dangerous!
Keep up the good work and know that even though I don't post I am still rooting for you to achieve your ambition
Shivani from Memphis, TN in the USA
Jess, may the ocean continue to cradle you safely on your way home...!!!
Cheering ya on here in Houston ... good job and many congrats! :)
Kristin in Houston
Cogratulations Jess!!! Way to go!
Proud of you!
Christopher-Ohio, USA
Way to go Jessica, I'm very happy for you! My twin 21 month old girls and myself are on the edge of our seats reading about your adventures. Congratulations! Lori (Western Wa)
Awesome! Awesome!
Greg
SP Maine USA
Fantastic Jessica. So pleased for you. Sure hope everything goes well for you, and it will be wonderful to talk to your parents so close to where you are. What a gal.Go go go.
Well done Girl, your first big step done!, CONGRATULATIONS!! from Mexico
Alex
Wonderful achievement and the first of many more to come. Waiting for your next challenge. Congratulations to you and your support team. Cheers, from NZ - Currin
Congratulations Jesse!!! We are all very proud of you! It was the first thing I checked when I got up this morning. I'm glad the local Navy's came out to see you and your parents were able to make the trip to fly over you as you made it through this major accomplishment.
We're keeping you in our thoughts and prayers and always look forward to your updates, videos, and pictures.
Paul W., Fort Worth, Texas
P.S. Do you have to cross the equator in the Atlantic too or can you sail straight over to south Africa?
Rock on!
Keep up the great work.
Big Congratulations Jessica, very proud of you and your achieving spirit !!! Enjoy the ride and best of luck !!! Tatiana
Congratulations Jesse,
You're living the dream, a fantastic sailing milestone achieved in rounding the Cape!!! Feeling very very happy for you :)
On the Voyage tracker the little pink ELPs now show your current position at the Cape and your destination of Sydney on the same screen...no where to go but home!
Well done, Vicki
NSW > Newcastle
You little beaudy! That's what belief in yourself can do. Object lesson here for the smart arses in Queensland Government and other politicians around the world who say they will when they really mean they won't. Jessica has more intestinal fortitude, one single young woman, than a pack of politicians who talk big but fall short of delivering promises.- - Brian Gold Coast Downunder
Well done Jess and Team!!!
Best news I've heard all year. Keep it up. You're doing us proud!!!
You're truly an inspiration!
Best wishes for the rest of your magnificent journey.
Benn
Well done Jess!!! Amazing acheivement...can't begin to imagine how you must feel, what an effort!!
Mel, Vic
Congratulations Jessica & EPL!!! That is another awesome mile stone reached.
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