tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post6441232224015225833..comments2023-08-19T21:33:27.396+10:00Comments on Jessicawatson.com.au: Jessica Watsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10032785248897111655noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-7178272215541140362009-10-06T13:46:31.948+10:002009-10-06T13:46:31.948+10:00Hi jess, I think your a great role moddle and that...Hi jess, I think your a great role moddle and that you should never give up i love wat your doing and hope it goes well yours cazz dog:PAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-54855755856622746602009-10-04T19:39:44.864+10:002009-10-04T19:39:44.864+10:00Jessie, Fair sailing and hope your adventure goes ...Jessie, Fair sailing and hope your adventure goes without any probs, good luckUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06548196645292453252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-67604297072705161462009-10-01T17:33:39.539+10:002009-10-01T17:33:39.539+10:00Typical that there is never that much fuss when a ...Typical that there is never that much fuss when a 16 year old girl gets hit by a car on the way to school.<br />It's safer these days to be at sea :-)<br /><br />YannUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12647932134609884354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-59013382009282198202009-09-13T12:32:22.650+10:002009-09-13T12:32:22.650+10:00Hi Jess,
Is your vessel fitted with AIS? If not yo...Hi Jess,<br />Is your vessel fitted with AIS? If not you should get it! An perhaps get someone to show you how to use zone alarms.You might not be so luck next time. Fair winds and following seas. Good Luck SimonAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08100215004007405806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-25672336662226025122009-09-13T05:32:42.789+10:002009-09-13T05:32:42.789+10:00Hello from Savannah,Ga I sent you a small Bible fo...Hello from Savannah,Ga I sent you a small Bible for your journey on Tuesday afternoon and learned about the incident later in the evening. Prayers to cover you as you sojourn. You're an inspiration to many.<br /><br /> You are in our prayers in Savannah,Ga and will continue as you cruise the globe! <br /><br />Blessings<br /><br />Gary & Jan Trent<br />Savannah,Gatrentgshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02490025531675682580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-82333595022502594702009-09-13T00:04:16.998+10:002009-09-13T00:04:16.998+10:00So glad you are safe. Stay on target, you are goin...So glad you are safe. Stay on target, you are going to be fine and the record will be yours! And even if that changes, too, someday, remember: no one can take away from you all what you have danced. It's an old saying. Good luck and stay courageous and determined!Exploratoriahttp://exploratoria.posterous.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-30691910222979916972009-09-12T18:56:49.242+10:002009-09-12T18:56:49.242+10:00Positive mental attitude; you're a very gutsy ...Positive mental attitude; you're a very gutsy and determined girl.<br /><br />As long as your log shows that you were on watch at the time, let whatever legal proceedings take their course and get on with your job in hand.<br /><br />You have a lot of support!<br /><br />Martin<br />St Martin de Ré, FranceUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05337342670660030106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-42795889732081679562009-09-12T17:41:42.089+10:002009-09-12T17:41:42.089+10:00Well done Jessica, just finished reading a book ab...Well done Jessica, just finished reading a book about a 28 foot yacht single handed sailing from Brisbane to Lizard island. He dodged a few 'big' boats as well. You arent the first and will not be the last. If we hid from adventure and testing ourselves we would still be in caves.<br /><br />Look forward to the next 8-9 months off your journey.davenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-1442441439618668802009-09-12T14:16:08.937+10:002009-09-12T14:16:08.937+10:00Jessica,
Great to hear your keeping a positive mi...Jessica, <br />Great to hear your keeping a positive mindset. You're an inspiration to people our age. Good luck with the repairs and I hope to see you back on the water soon. Keep your chin up, your an amazing person.<br />Benn (17) from North QLDAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-30840641360682439832009-09-12T11:38:17.531+10:002009-09-12T11:38:17.531+10:00You go girl. Cant wait to keep track of your trave...You go girl. Cant wait to keep track of your travels. Dont listen to the negative stories. Good Luck and best wishes.<br />JoJonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-47377717057241005122009-09-12T11:01:57.429+10:002009-09-12T11:01:57.429+10:00Ok, determined lady! Keep your spirits up and do ...Ok, determined lady! Keep your spirits up and do this thing.<br /><br />Thank God you have a terrific team. Here is a poem/prayer that I rely on.<br /><br />DON'T QUIT<br /><br />When things go wrong as they sometimes will,<br />When the road you're trudging seems all uphill,<br />When the funds are low and the debts are high,<br />And you want to smile but you have to sigh,<br />When care is pressing you down a bit, rest if you must but don't you quit.<br /><br />Life is queer with its twists and turns,<br />as everyone of us sometimes learns,<br />And many a fellow turns about<br />When he might have won if he stuck it out.<br />Don't give up though the pace seems slow-<br />You may succeed with another blow.<br /><br />Often the goal is nearer than it seems to a faint and faltering man;<br />Often the struggler has given up when he might have captured the victor's cup; and he learned too late when the night came down how close he was to the golden crown.<br /><br />Success is failure turned inside out- the silver tint of the clouds of doubt, and you never can tell how close you are, it may be near when it seems afar; so stick to the fight when you're hardest hit. Its when things seem worst that you mustn't quit.<br /><br />Karen G form CaliforniaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-10492189398842335852009-09-12T10:37:12.930+10:002009-09-12T10:37:12.930+10:00Good on you Jessica. It's great to know you ca...Good on you Jessica. It's great to know you can keep a cool head when things get dicey. <br />Looking forward to hearing about your plans to set out again :)<br /><br />-Tammy<br />Daisy Hill, QLDTammy Lornahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04419410261955929701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-61370431851633338392009-09-12T10:04:53.101+10:002009-09-12T10:04:53.101+10:00It's good to see you getting out there and doi...It's good to see you getting out there and doing something that is challenging and positive.<br /><br />Go get em!Earth Waratahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-86757813440359855852009-09-12T09:17:03.768+10:002009-09-12T09:17:03.768+10:00Glad to hear you are safe. i have been racking my ...Glad to hear you are safe. i have been racking my brain trying to figure out what happened with the tanker. if all your warning systems where on then how was it you werent notified of the on coming tanker? perhaps a wiring problem or power outage? i know the rules of the sea and you had the right of way under sail. but still why didnt they see you or you them? a clear night calm seas and all the electronics available to you? just does not make sense.<br />i know you cant say much until after the investigation but it will sure be interesting to see what transpired. good to hear you will be on your way soon. maybe you were sleeping and did not hear the warning signs? at least you were not hurt.<br />sail safe and look forward to the up dates.<br /><br />Curtis From CanadaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-83236965853266949412009-09-12T09:00:15.419+10:002009-09-12T09:00:15.419+10:00Thanks Ms Jessica for the great update and your po...Thanks Ms Jessica for the great update and your positive attitude will win over all tough times. As the Rev says, Tough Times Never Last But Tough People Do.<br /><br />You will be underway soon, take care and best always.Al Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02916299574268416902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-39859515388717766842009-09-12T08:54:56.431+10:002009-09-12T08:54:56.431+10:00The following is on Wikipedia,
"On 11 March ...The following is on Wikipedia,<br /> "On 11 March 2009 off the coast of southeast Queensland, Australia, 230 tonnes of fuel oil, 30 tonnes of other fuel and 31 shipping containers spilled into the ocean north of Moreton Bay during Cyclone Hamish after unsecured cargo on the container ship MV Pacific Adventurer damaged other cargo, causing the spillage. Over the following days, the spill washed ashore along 60 kilometres of coastline encompassing the Sunshine Coast, Moreton Bay, Bribie Island and Moreton Island".<br /> <br />We have a problem with some foreign ships in our seaways, there seems to be a small number of rogue operators with an "arrogant, say nothing attitude" who do not act responsibly and an incident like the one involving Jessica will happen again.<br />All the people criticising Jessica for being in a seaway have no knowledge of the rules. A seaway is a lane at sea that is a regularly used route for vessels and ALL sailors need to be extra vigilant in maintaining separation.<br />I would agree that it may not have prudent to be in a seaway on the first night at sea, a foreign crew may assume you are a powered vessel if they see you, but it's all history now and Jessica has certainly learned from the experience.Albertnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-89707698124214432822009-09-12T07:51:44.624+10:002009-09-12T07:51:44.624+10:00The main thing is your safe Jess, put this one in ...The main thing is your safe Jess, put this one in your pocket as experience. Youll be back out there before you know it.<br /><br />Mark<br />St John AmbulanceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-60911710649007170712009-09-12T07:17:12.855+10:002009-09-12T07:17:12.855+10:00good 2 hear ur all good and that u will b back on ...good 2 hear ur all good and that u will b back on the water and back on ur way soonAndrewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11805133240779347473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-11499488870050147502009-09-12T07:08:04.655+10:002009-09-12T07:08:04.655+10:00Brilliant work Jessica on coping with that scary a...Brilliant work Jessica on coping with that scary accident. I was only just saying to some people I play wow with that yr greatest initial fear was hitting he first storm not a bleeding great tanker!<br /><br />Good luck and look forward to yr fresh start!<br /><br />JediiChimlihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12246927797326519859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-42319472338741170042009-09-12T05:45:23.494+10:002009-09-12T05:45:23.494+10:00Thats good to hear keep your head up and go strong...Thats good to hear keep your head up and go strong.Jordanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17753542043495977579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-21825200855693782132009-09-12T04:45:50.431+10:002009-09-12T04:45:50.431+10:00that sucks
being in a accidant with such a thing
...that sucks<br />being in a accidant with such a thing<br /><br />i know it looks bigger than it is hehe<br />but still<br /><br />good to hear you`r allricht<br /><br />greatings <br />Daan Werdekker<br />from hollandAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11808785974077767446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-35397215075178270782009-09-12T04:07:54.771+10:002009-09-12T04:07:54.771+10:00Yikes, this is the first detail I've heard abo...Yikes, this is the first detail I've heard about the incident. Sure glad you are OK. If that huge ship was in any way at fault, and I'll bet it was, I hope the captain and the ship's owner's get penalized big time. Based on what Zac and others have reported there seems to be more irresponsibilty than the public realizes about what these vessels should be doing for marine safety but are not.<br /><br />But the main thing is you are unharmed.<br /><br />Steve in CaliforniaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-9564023605027729342009-09-12T04:02:52.436+10:002009-09-12T04:02:52.436+10:00Jessica, You are such an inspiration! Good Luck to...Jessica, You are such an inspiration! Good Luck to you on your voyage.. Please keep us updated.. I check your blog everyday for an update. You have alot of people supporting you, how proud your family and friends must be.. You are amazing..sending best wishes and safe travels from Detroit, Michigan USA!<br /><br />Be Safe!<br />HollyHollyLauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17017022350319080698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-60099777630659722262009-09-12T03:30:44.802+10:002009-09-12T03:30:44.802+10:00dear Jessica, i do fully agree with you, when you ...dear Jessica, i do fully agree with you, when you say the incident shows you, your team and your family that all preparation was allright and you´re fully in position to handle even cases off emrgency as efficient as neccessary. I suppose this might be a final sign for every critic of your projekt. So do all the repair for PINK LADY and do what is your idea and sail around the globe, you´re strong enough to handle it. I believe in you<br />many regards , Marcus Schormann, GermanyMarcus Schormannnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-57746914550843053062009-09-12T02:59:18.660+10:002009-09-12T02:59:18.660+10:00Jessica, I am so proud of how you handled this wh...Jessica, I am so proud of how you handled this whole situation. You certainly are ready for your quest. Carry on and God Bless. I am so glad you were not injured.<br /><br />Kathy<br />Bend, OR USAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com