tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post8413757603036271743..comments2023-08-19T21:33:27.396+10:00Comments on Jessicawatson.com.au: Jessica Rounds Cape Horn!Jessica Watsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10032785248897111655noreply@blogger.comBlogger714125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-1171039445158602632010-01-29T14:23:50.916+10:002010-01-29T14:23:50.916+10:00Great job, keep it up. I check back daily to foll...Great job, keep it up. I check back daily to follow your progress. I'm really envious of your adventure. Enjoy it while it lasts!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-76501232380615912002010-01-29T12:36:27.337+10:002010-01-29T12:36:27.337+10:00Jessica and Ella’s Pink Lady
Are fond of each othe...Jessica and Ella’s Pink Lady<br />Are fond of each other because it’s shady<br />As they cross 42 latitude keeping things thrifty<br />As they approach longitude 29/50.<br /><br />Way back then across the Start Line<br />Good breakfast, last hot shower in time<br />To drag away from the coast<br />Looking forward to her first host…<br /><br />Out into Tasman <br />And Lord Howe Island<br />Norfolk Island, Suva and Nuku<br />Alofi and Pago Pago.<br /><br />The Equator and The Northern Hemisphere<br />Looping Kiribati and into the sheer<br />Catching a fish and filleting<br />Some kind of dish…!<br /><br />South, South toward The Horn<br />Spaghetti Bolognese fit to adorn<br />The upcoming Island of Starbuck<br />Which we’ll past with skill and not luck<br /><br />Bora Bora, <br />Papeete,<br />Rimatara,<br />And a quiet Sunday<br /><br />The South Pacific with<br />Sunsets and wind<br />Like being at Sydney again.<br /><br />The 40s and 50s and Christmas Day<br />The first gale and a<br />Dolphin who’s stay<br />At our side to lead the way.<br /><br />The storm and the cold <br />And if all be told<br />Ella and I have become quiet bold<br />Looking forward twofold.<br /><br />The Horn! The Horn!<br />And so quiet the swells<br />Belying the waters<br />Which await with their spells.<br /><br />But Ella and I viewed the splendor<br />Of The Horn’s enshrouded thumb…<br />So majestic I slowly combed my hair<br />To meet Dad and Mum!<br /><br />We flew by the Falklands<br />Into the Argentine Basin<br />South again, eastward too,<br />To Good Hope we both must hasten…<br /><br />(Hey - Who'll portray you in the movie...?)<br /><br />- <br />KeithThe Authorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17108329279656994930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-72862228130697991172010-01-18T02:42:57.234+10:002010-01-18T02:42:57.234+10:00You are one of the most inspirational and amazing ...You are one of the most inspirational and amazing young ladies I have ever known. A fellow sailer sends her salute! Keep it going Pink Lady.AliCatnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-85853195315558764832010-01-17T08:57:30.541+10:002010-01-17T08:57:30.541+10:00We are often on the edge of our seats as we watch ...We are often on the edge of our seats as we watch your video blog and read your updates. How exciting and how wonderful it is making it past Cape Horn! I believe for many that Cape Horn is the Mount Everest for many a sailor! Love the photos they were amazing. Congrats again on your major accomplishment! <br /><br /> “No one is fit to judge a book until he has rounded Cape Horn in a sailing vessel, until he has bumped into two or three icebergs, until he has been lost in the sands of the desert, until he has spent a few years in the House of the Dead.”- AnonymousMichelle in St. Pete, Floridanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-88635123543644530532010-01-16T23:58:33.994+10:002010-01-16T23:58:33.994+10:00Way to go Jesse!!! Keep it up!!! See you in Sydney...Way to go Jesse!!! Keep it up!!! See you in Sydney soon. <br />Will keep praying for you.<br />DSJJ&LAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-72372135351227481232010-01-16T15:38:05.080+10:002010-01-16T15:38:05.080+10:00thats "simply marvellous" ... sorry be...thats "simply marvellous" ... sorry been watching too much cricket. Ritchie BAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-27048306620609576282010-01-16T11:50:54.197+10:002010-01-16T11:50:54.197+10:00What an amazing girl you are Jess..... You have sh...What an amazing girl you are Jess..... You have shown the world what is possible when you really want something in life. Also Congratulations to your parents for nurturing and raising such an inspirational, lovely daughter. God Bless you all.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-49422112526381475172010-01-16T11:27:18.100+10:002010-01-16T11:27:18.100+10:00CONGRATULATIONS JESSICA ! from Ardrossan, South Au...CONGRATULATIONS JESSICA ! from Ardrossan, South Australia. What a great achievement,If I wasn't a fan before, I certainly am now. Well doneSandynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-6781253462807077272010-01-16T09:47:23.258+10:002010-01-16T09:47:23.258+10:00Today's Inspirational Quote:
"As I grow ...Today's Inspirational Quote:<br /><br />"As I grow older, I pay less attention to what men say. I just<br />watch what they do."<br /><br />-- Andrew Carnegiesailshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14099721330065631981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-84066981480336404172010-01-16T05:46:11.336+10:002010-01-16T05:46:11.336+10:00Hi! Jessica,
It's good to see you have made pr...Hi! Jessica,<br />It's good to see you have made progress around Cape Horn and are safe as well.<br /><br />My parents in Newcastle wished you the best as well. I would imagine there are more people wishing you sucess who don't post on here as well. The last few days in Canberra have been hot so enjoy the ocean weather which maybe cooler then what we have on land.<br /><br />Take Care<br />Pete (Canberra).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-69437636976816911502010-01-15T22:47:39.523+10:002010-01-15T22:47:39.523+10:00Congratulations Jessica, an amazing achievement, t...Congratulations Jessica, an amazing achievement, travel well and travel with tat great adventurous spirit.Peter Wiltshirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08034554374908852619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-80657760979328715892010-01-15T19:55:46.017+10:002010-01-15T19:55:46.017+10:00Amazing ...... We saw your story on the Today Show...Amazing ...... We saw your story on the Today Show America......Your journey is an inspiration to people worldwide. My wife and I are cheering you on from the Bahamas . May the wind be at your back. May the sun shine warm upon your face...God bless..<br /><br />Sean & Laura ...BahamasSean Donahuehttp://www.gpsbahamas.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-82534991489744234202010-01-15T11:01:16.351+10:002010-01-15T11:01:16.351+10:00I have just left Melbourne for my trip and found j...I have just left Melbourne for my trip and found just here in Internet Caffe on Easter Island, of all places, about you succesful rounding the Horn.<br />CONGRATULATIONS Cpt Jesse!!!<br />I haven´t got time yest to read other bloggers comments but a number of responses to this entry is HUGE.<br /><br />Go, Captain go!!!<br /><br />Fair Winds,<br /><br />Andrew from MelbourneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-24514247860327265512010-01-15T09:22:05.485+10:002010-01-15T09:22:05.485+10:00Well done Jess, you are a true inspiration for all...Well done Jess, you are a true inspiration for all Australians, esp young people. It just goes to show if you have a goal/dream bottled with loads of courage, you can do anything you set your mind to! Fantastic stuff Jess! I am a sailor also & have some understanding of how difficult & challenging your journey has been but also can only imagine the wonderful feeling of self satisfaction & elation at rounding the cape - inspiring stuff. You make your parents & the whole of Australia very proud Jesse. We are all following your progress with excitement & anticipation. The media is buzzing with excitement at your awsome feat! Enjoy the moment. Travel onward sailor - safely.Fionanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-82400526720625941172010-01-15T08:15:40.390+10:002010-01-15T08:15:40.390+10:00Congratulations Jesse...an amazing accomplishment!...Congratulations Jesse...an amazing accomplishment!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-44671317353265107212010-01-15T08:06:23.497+10:002010-01-15T08:06:23.497+10:00At a time when we see so much bad publicity about ...At a time when we see so much bad publicity about our you people it is good to read about and see some good news for a change. Your rounding of Cape Horn is a monumental achievement, particularly for one so you and I might add, single handed. As a 59 Y.O. father of two I am very proud of what a great number of our younger generation are achieving and in particular you, Jesse. I cannot wait for the day when you sail back into Sydney Harbour and prove all the critics wrong.<br /><br />God bless and keep safe.<br /><br />Harry from Newcastle NSWAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12158000464253154861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-29238824243154498262010-01-15T07:37:47.607+10:002010-01-15T07:37:47.607+10:00TO MISS J. WATSON
OK YOU DID IT. YOU WON OVER ME...TO MISS J. WATSON<br /><br />OK YOU DID IT. YOU WON OVER ME.<br />I HAVE TO ACKNOWLEDGE YOU ARE AN AUTHENTIC AND VALOROUS SAILOR.<br /><br />My currents and my winds and the gales I blew on you coudn't stop your pink yacht and her brilliant captain. Well done, Lady.<br />From now on, you are allowed to call me just "Horn" and I shall call you "Young Salt".<br /><br />But... CAUTION:<br /><br />- I have been defeated, but I am still the Mighty King of Capes. All other navigators, beware!<br />- My cousins, Senhor Agulhas and Heer Leeuwin, are still contenders in the Youngestround Solo Challenge. And they are terrific wrestlers too!<br /><br />Fair winds until your next battle, Young Salt!<br /><br />G.C.H. (Grumpy Cape Horn)Kissyfrotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14368872362994061431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-81717490969355396532010-01-15T07:33:35.841+10:002010-01-15T07:33:35.841+10:00hi jessica a true australian hero all australians ...hi jessica a true australian hero all australians should stand and cheer cheer ,maybe other kids should take note people can do what ever they strive to do,rather than sitting back feelling sorry for them selves all take a leaf out of this girls book remarkable all is achevable.go girl go from kurri kurri nswscotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01138126853830897518noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-63948879317176145072010-01-15T06:29:04.982+10:002010-01-15T06:29:04.982+10:00Hi,Jessica;
I GUESS YOUR SITE WAS SLAMMED YESTERDA...Hi,Jessica;<br />I GUESS YOUR SITE WAS SLAMMED YESTERDAY,MY ''POSTS'' NEVER MADE IT,so I will try again with a belated CONGRATS FROM THE ''TRANSPLANTED AUSSIE'' here in Maryland.<br />My ''Aussie'' flag flew in your honor from my balcony yesterday for you.<br />Great pictures and videos young lady and ''Sam'' great work,I bet your bedside manner is just as good too,keep it coming.<br />It sounds like the weather wasn't what you wanted for the day,but history say's it could have been worse.I hope you had your ''TURN SIGNAL'' on.<br />SO here you go,your next leg of your adventure,I know your ''world family can't wait for your next installments.<br />ON A DIMMER NOTE,I WOULD FOR THE ENTIRE ''WORLD FAMILY'' TO TAKE A MOMENT FROM OUR CELEBRATIONS AND BOW AND SAY A PRAYER FOR ALL OF THOSE VICTIMS AND THE SURVIVORS OF THE ''HAITI TRAGEDY'' THAT IS UNFOLDING AS I POST.<br />It makes us all count our blessings that we are safe and healthy.I am awaiting possible being deployed their in the next 24 hour's as part of a elite ''Search and Rescue Team''over here.I can only hope my skills can be put to precious use,should I go,stay tuned and God welling some lives can be spared.<br />I am so so proud of you young lady on this magical journey you are taking us all on,I await with baited breath of more great things and experiences to come.<br />God speed,stay safe,keep warm and by all means keep that beautiful smile going,I am so proud to be part of this passage of yours.<br />We all continue to love and support you.<br />Stephen M.,<br />Transplanted ''Aussie'',<br />Maryland,USA.,Transplanted ''Aussie''noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-24241044924038886522010-01-15T04:35:52.379+10:002010-01-15T04:35:52.379+10:00Hi, Jessica,
Congratulations from Germany to Cape ...Hi, Jessica,<br />Congratulations from Germany to Cape Horn. At 59 years, I admire your athletic and mental performance.<br />I envy you. <br />Old HenryHans-Heinrich Pleggenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-37213471668304940862010-01-15T03:04:19.024+10:002010-01-15T03:04:19.024+10:00YES! Success!! Congratulation Jessica!! This is su...YES! Success!! Congratulation Jessica!! This is such good news!! :DElihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13624361510413370811noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-54426088301455449472010-01-15T02:39:41.156+10:002010-01-15T02:39:41.156+10:00Felicitation. Him really happy for this fantastic ...Felicitation. Him really happy for this fantastic step.Him with you.<br />et ne lache pas (don't stop)...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07398073311987830360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-90062694960080777122010-01-15T02:15:32.247+10:002010-01-15T02:15:32.247+10:00Oh, my goodness, Jesse!!! It's SOoooooo exci...Oh, my goodness, Jesse!!! It's SOoooooo exciting seeing the new videos . . . two of them . . . how lucky are we !!! "WOW" (to quote you) Unbelievable!!! Thank you, Jesse for sharing these wonderful video's of your experience, and your excitement really and truly comes through in the video you took out on deck!!! Don't you lose that camera overboard, or the other cameras either! Hope you were able to get some sighting of your Mum and Dad, even though the day was so overcast!! Let us know more about that when you write your next blog!<br /><br />Love, Hugs, Prayers, Squeezes, and still more prayers!!!<br /><br />Carol Florida U.S.A.Carol Florida U.S.A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14586431076706190029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-46191231203410135072010-01-14T23:56:27.646+10:002010-01-14T23:56:27.646+10:00What an incredible achievemnt! Go girl, you are ne...What an incredible achievemnt! Go girl, you are nearly there<br />Keep sailing safelyBearcathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09363978940287463818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-433355938514487084.post-43836454552298569602010-01-14T23:55:46.512+10:002010-01-14T23:55:46.512+10:00YAY!!!!YAY!!!!Fiona Perhamnoreply@blogger.com