Still overcast with a pretty bouncy sea out here but we're loving it and making some really good progress. I'm missing the sunshine a little but all the different shades of grey make for a pretty picture too. Looks like we're going to be on this course for a few days yet, with a steady wind slowlycoming around to the south east. Plenty of empty ocean in front of us for now before we start getting in among a few of the islands and reefs off the bottom of Fiji and Samoa.
Life on board is really pretty simple with all the little things filling up the day, but when the sea is up a little, then even the simplest task becomes an adventure. But the little things are keeping me more than happy. Food, talking with everyone back home, plotting our position to see how far we've come each day, music and standing behind the dodger watching the sun go down have become the highlights. Sure I'm missing everyone back in Australia a little, but mostly I'm having the time of my life out here! Bring on the next challenge!My sleep patterns are becoming a little strange as we keep going east and in to new time zones. I've got four different clocks all on different times zones, just to confuse myself! I've been sleeping less and less at night and more in the mornings and eating when I feel like it. Maybe I should call it Pink Lady time because it really is like we're off in our own little world. Well that is apart from all you guys who are out here with me!Anyway thought I'd finally get round to explaining the power systems on Ella's Pink Lady. Power is pretty important stuff because it runs the satphones, HF radio, computer, navigation equipment and possibly most importantly thestereo! But saying that we've also got to be able to survive without it all.If there was ever a power problem and when it comes down to it, all we really need is some wind (preferably 15knots behind us with sunshine lol). Hopefully it never comes to it but I've got sextant on board and know how to use it just in case.
First off we've got four 80 A/Hr gel batteries and another for starting the engine, I find that I'm almost constantly checking to see how full they are and how much power is coming in and out. Then for charging the batteries we've got two 80Watt solar panels, a 60Watt solar panel and a Rutland windgenerator. The solar panels give me plenty of power when the sun’s shining and the wind generator constantly works away trickling in a little power. Then for the days when the sun is not shining and the wind is down and I've been playing the stereo too loud, I can run the little Yanmar engine (out of gear!) to give the batteries a little extra boost. So far everything's been working great, probably thanks to Neil the electrician who completely rewired Ella's Pink Lady.
So it's pretty cool to be completely self sufficient, just think how great it would be if everyone used and produced there own power? Sorry if I all that got a little boring and technical but lots of people have been curious about the power!I'm off to go pull a reef out (pull some more sail up) as the wind is just dropping off a little and I should probably turn the computer off because we are a little low on power today with all the cloud around.
Jesse
Saturday, October 31, 2009
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«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 395 of 395Hi Jess First time I have commented but I just want to say how very much I am enjoying your posts. The book will be a great read. I'm a 66 year old Nana who's never ben sailing but I think I will have to one day soon! Rosemary
I am fascinated with your journey and courage - I could never do what you are doing and I am so much older. Keep going Jess, prove all the doubters wrong. Thanks for explaining the power set up - very interesting. I will be watching you on ONE HD and cheering you on from Wagga Wagga - so good they named it twice - To you and the Pink Lady, cheers, Tony
I love reading about your adventures Jesse. Keep safe.
Have Fun!
Good luck to you Jessica. Might want to pull out the sextant now and then to stay in practice? Looking fwd. to your next post
When I was younger Jesse Martin gave me some inspiration to be a bit more adventurous, he didn't make me want to go sail solo round the world, but he did help to boost my adventurous spirit and helped me to dream and achieve.
I hope that Jessica Watsons journey is doing the same for teenagers today.
Hi Jesse, Thanks for the power update. You and your team have covered all the bases. And the sextant just in case. Very impressive.I hope you you don't need to use it.... I'm having a great time following your voyage. Have a nice day!
I hope my son Riley grows up with your sense of adventure. I read your updates to him from my iPhone - He now calls my phone 'jess'.
We're with you all the way and look forward to all your future posts.
Adam and Riley from Brisbane.
thanks for the update(s) Jessica... sounds like your quite the busy lady... keeping you in my prayers & all my friends are wishing you safe sails... be safe
Bobby from South Carolina
Great work Jess it is the little things in life often missed by lifes busy times, that are really great
Cheers Ducky
We're following your trip and entries daily. Your explanation of the power sources and use was very interesting. The exposure to new geography is interesting too. You are an inspiration to us all. I keep sending notes to CNN and other media to please follow your trip more closely. Stay calm and keep up the spirit!
Dave and Kay Sutton
NC-USA
Great work Jess, happy sailing forget time just sleep, eat and enjoy your adventure
Cheers Ducky
AWE SOME
Your words describing utter delight and the wonders of self-sufficiency leave me slowly shaking my head in wonderment.SO AMAZING. What a fantastic piece of writing, Jess. Thank you for sharing more about your life with Ella's Pink Lady and the open sea.
I'M SO GLAD YOU'RE SO HAPPY!!
IT'S WONDERFUL TO HEAR FROM YOU,Jess. Your positive attitude is MAGNETIC!
Wishing you an oceanful of love and safe spirit all around you always!
WE LOVE YOU!
Mary, Maine, USA
Thanks Jesse for another informative blog, great to hear that you are enjoying yourself and not feeling too lonely. Sounds like you have lots to keep you busy every day. Talking with some friends tonight about your trip and we all thought that it will be hard to come back to a hum-drum life, not that you probably will as you will be too busy planning your next adventure. Keep up the good work, your parents must be very proud of you.
Bron & Rob NSW
Jess,Thankyou so much for letting us know how every part of Pink Lady works.for a 16 year young girl you are so good at explaning all your stuff in detail.Boy your BRAVE and SMART. we will be waiting for your next post and vidio have a safe sailing girl
Hi Jessica,
Sometime when you get around to it I am a bit curious about something.
This thought came to me this week as I was rolling the large trash can to the street for the garbage man to pick up.
I thought, "wonder what Jessica does with her trash / garbage on board Ella?". When I look at what my wife and I accumulate in a weeks time you will most certainly, over the course of your trip, have your own pile of trash and rubbish. Certainly you don't have accumulated newspapers to contend with.
But what of containers, tin cans your potatoes (chips) come in, plastic wrappings etc. Do you have sealed storage bags to place them in until you are back in Sydney?
My guess is that any leftover food can go over the side for there is always something in the sea that will eat it I would imagine.
Just curious about this aspect of living aboard Ella.
BTW, I went to my next door neighbor who has two daughters, the oldest about a year younger than you. I gave them your website info and blog info to follow your journey.
Be safe and Godspeed.
Georgia Guy
USA
Hi Jessica, following your progress mate & in complete envy of your view & days compared to mine LOL..anyway, keep the music down to a dull roar would ya ? Stay strong...enjoy.
Jesse,
Your doing so great. Love listening to your videos and reading the blog each day. You'll look back on these days for the rest of your life so enjoy each day as it comes. Your an incredible 16yr old. Enjoy
Col
Hi Jessica,
I told you your next blog was going to be a good one, as usual.
When the going gets tough, the tough get going!!! You are at your best when you have a challenge.
And you are in your own little (???) world, in your boat surrounded by nothing but a big beautiful ocean, and enjoying every minute of it. I know it’s beautiful because you told me so.
I liked the coverage of your power system, so even if you run into a period of cloudy skies you still have your wind generator and the engine (definitely out of gear) to replenish your batteries. No need to apologize, this is the kind of info we (I) are looking for, how do you operate, how do you function. And you do a great job supplying us with that info. There is nothing boring in any of your letters. Shame, Shame for thinking that way. LOL But seriously for all of us “landlubbers” this is what we need, otherwise it would seem boring. (I doubt that)
Richard from MD gave a good explanation on “compass card” in the porthole that was behind you in your last video.
Richard in MD said...
(For those who have not been on a sailboat, the "little porthole" on the bulkhead behind Jesse is actually a bulkhead mounted compass that can be viewed from inside as well as outside the boat. The little shape inside the compass is the compass card which is actually level relative to the horizon because it is gimballed and damped. Jess appears to be stable relative to the boat, as though there is not much motion going on, but actually the boat is moving just like the compass card. Watch how the cups, hanging objects, and compass card all point toward the center of the earth. You can also see the repeating pattern of the swells in the motions of the card)
I had to pull up that video and check it out and sure enough that little compass card was doing some “rocking and rolling”. Did you have the music on then ?? LOL. But there was some strong movement in that window. I enjoy reading all of the blogs so I can get more and more info as to how things operate and why. Geez, this is turning into a book. That’s it for now Jessica. You are one heck of a lady/sailor and I’m very proud of you. Keep up the good work, stay safe and alert and definitely enjoy yourself.
May God be with you and watch over you and may the angels keep your sails full. I will keep you in my prayers.
Michael (74) from Kingwood, WV
Thanks for your updates, Jess. Although sometimes the technical terms may be unfamiliar, your explanations are always interesting!
Happy sailing!
Jill (Newcastle)
Thinking and praying here for you sweetie!!
Just keep your eyes open and DO NOT pick up ANY hitchhikers!!lolol....
(old lady humor here)....((HUG))
Hi Jess, late Saturday night and just had to check what you have been up today! Like everyone who knows of you, we wish you safe speed and adventure and thanks for letting us live a little of your dream! So proud of you. Go Aussie!!
Brad, Gold Coast
go Jesse you are amazing I wish you well...I hope you sail through huge seas with ease...go girl go....
Tu eres el mejor!
Adalante Senorita!
Would you please post coordinates of where you are? Is there a reason why you are not giving us your position? God's speed!
Tom in the USA
Good luck from Sweden!..but i wonder..what do you mean by "we"?..arent you alone on the boat? /Patrik
Hi Jessica,
We are glad you are doing well. I was showing my 4th graders - 9/10 year olds- your posts from the week and complimenting your use of similes and descriptive words. The girls, my students, were impressed with how well you are sharing your journey. We are all on it with you!
Also, your journey to the Equator was a great opportunity to pull out our Google Map and outline where you are in relation. If at some point you can "walk" us through the types of technologies you use, that would be great. My class is a tech class and my goal is to illustrate how important it is to know what type of technology is needed to make it around the world.
I teach in an all girls school, so you are today's Amelia Earhart! Thank you, and your family, Jessica.
"Even the smallest crayon leaves a mark." -Amy Bowllan
Hi Jessica, When we are down at the beach looking out to the horizon we say hi and wish you all the best and to be home safe in no time. Regards from the Egan Family Kingscliff NSW
truely amazing.love your blog
god bless you and may your dreams come true
Good luck Jesse. Paul (Mooloolaba).
Good to see all is going well Jess, Eat whenever you feel like it, dont have parents there to nag you =)
Im supprised your not a bit bored out there all the time.
Can I ask how water stops from getting down in the cockpit, is there a door or drainage some how?
Good Luck and keep it up. Really proud of you.
Josh
hey jess sorry 4 the no repliebut my comp has crashed. thats a lot of equipment on bored kep us posted
macca
p.s jessis cute
Hey Sailor,
As a former long distance sailor, who learned before GPS, satphone, and computers, now living at 8500ft in the Andes, I recognize your greatest challenge to be your solitude. The trick is to enjoy your own company. For all of us us following your progress, especially those of us who are landlocked, please post your daily lat. and long. It will help us to live vicariously through your adventure. As you settle into your routine, we are full of admiration for you and anticipate the next several months of excellent reading. But please give us accurate postings of your location.
Fair winds and following seas
Edward
Uzhupud, Ecuador
you go girl!
Thanks so much for keeping us updated on your progress! You have friends, fans , and well-wishers behind you from all over the world...this one in Minnesota, US. Godspeed and safe travels!
I love what you are doing, but lets remember we are seldom self-sufficient. You are very dependent on the people and resources that made your boat and solar cells. Your power still comes form resources used to make the solar cells ;-)
Hi Jesse,
That was an amazing description of your power source...Thanks!
Can't wait to see the site with the map of your position, that will be great.
Jesse keep up that positive thinking. A persons dreams usually never comes true, and just think you are getting yours at such a young (16)WOW! How Cool is that.
Jesse you can do anything in life that you set your mind to do. Yours has been set, so sail on Jesse, we are all with you.
God Bless Jesse and all of us are with you every day.
Take care
Marion from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Hi Jessica,
Great to hear you're doing well. Thanks for posting the pics the other day.
Good luck with your weather. Here in NY it's a nice autumn day, with the leaves still clinging to the trees, resplendent in their multicolored hues of red, brown, orange, yellow and even blue.
And today, of course, it's Oct 31st. Happy Hallowe'en ! You better watch out in the skies tonight for flying witches and ghouls. A jack of lantern might be useful, or at least make sure you've got your navigation lights on - they're sure to scare away anything that's flying tonight !
All the best from NY,
Brian
Thinking of you kiddo, hope you have a great night out there tonight and can at least see a few stars!..
Michael from the Gold Coast.
I think the details about life on the boat are very interesting to us all! I'd love to learn more about boat and see the various systems. Also, I think your readers would love to know more about you: when did you start sailing, are you ever afraid out there, what do you do when you are not sailing. And what exactly is "Easyfood?" Where do you buy it?
Hey Jess,
Kathi from Chicago again. Thanks for the power lesson. I was wondering how it all worked.
Your voyage sounds like it's going great, and I just love your outlook. How you embrace your situation, whatever it may be, is refreshing and wonderful.
Take care.
Great post Jessica. Keep up the good work.
John and Janet
Older Sailors
Southern Ontario, Canada
Good morning to you Jesse from the west coast of the US! (At least it's morning here!)
I was glad to see you sent out a note today, the pictures you posted were great!
I am happy that everything is going along well.
I admire you so much! My youngest daughter (21y/o) said the best she could do on her own would be maybe to ride her horse across the states!
Keep smiling!
Good luck Jess,
You ROCK!
You certainly are NOT your average teenager.
Keep the posts coming cuz I like reading them and following your progress.
Thanks for sharing the information on power in Ella's pink lady. I think, by the time you complete your journey, many of us who know nothing about sailing, will become accustomed to sailing.
Keep sharing such information every now and then.
Wish you a good day ahead.
Jessica -
Continue to enjoy your adventure, and be safe! Always remember to put yourself and your safety first, and don't worry about what anyone else will say.
Jess,
That is one of the best things about your voyage! Imagine how small your carbon footprint is at the moment!
Wishing you a fantastic time ahead. Your adventure is keeping me smiling!
J. in NC
Hi Jessica - you talk a lot about standing behind the dodger - what is this ? And..what a sextent ? It's a rainy day in NYC and it's sat morning here - I am a bit slow today!
Hi Jess!
This is Marina from Turin, ive being following your trip from the blogs, it is great to see someone at your age with your courage and so talented, keep the great work!
Thanks for all the "Technical" details, I LOVE that stuff!
It's really neat reading your blog- been watching for the latest update!
Keep up the good work!!
Scott, from Rocklin, California- United States
cloudy days will certainly make the sunny days that much more special when they come :) P.S. glad to hear all is going well !
Jessica: Did you bring along anything to mark your transformation from a "pollywog" to a "shellback" when you cross the line?
I hope all is well today for you. I write an article for my column on you every day I have any news - 28 of them so far.
I'd love to hear from you sometime during the trip to get some first hand news. Email me directly at sailorman@mascom.com
Greg Murphy
Shelbyville, MI, USA
Hello Jesse, Every day, I read your post and I live the cruise with you. I thoroughly enjoy every word you write. I don't know I'll do if I'm away from my puter for a couple of days and miss your posts. Maybe you can hold them until I return home. ha ha.
I once again wish you a wonderful time.
Hey Jessica- Good on you girl! I just found out about your voyage. I'm a sailor in the middle of Canada- where there are no sailors! I'm also a school principal (headmaster) and I've passed along the website to all my teachers. There is so much kids can learn from what you are doing- from debating the old controversy (should you be doing this?) to geography, science- well it's endless. The biggest reason though is to inspire kids to, like you, follow their dreams.
Keep it up and good luck from Canada
wow that is quite an interesting explanation! Thank you for that. I have been following your blog and thoroughly enjoy reading them all. Have also tagged you in mine. Hope you sail through ok. Its nice to see the pics you upload on and off. Keep doing that and maybe even include them in your posts when you are explaining the technical stuff too. Sail away and soar high! :)
Hello Jesse.
It would be great if you could post your Lat / Lon at the beginning of each blog entry? I know you're great about mentioning landmarks, but it would be nice to follow your route. Of course it would be even better if you have a route MAP on your website. Just a thought. Congratulations on your progess so far. I've really been enjoying your posts. Take Care. Mark from San Diego, CA, USA
Hey Jess, I'm sailing all the way with you girl.
Keep up the smiles and stay safe!
Paulie.
Wow, Am I really the first comment? Anyway, Jess, nothing about your adventure is boring. Everything you can tell us about how things work and the photos are fantastic. For many of us this is as close to single hand round the world sailing as we are going to get. We are loving every second of this with you. I've searched the website but can't find how your boat got her name? Is there a sory here? Take care!!!
Ahoy Jessica,
Love'n your adventure...Neptune, Pink and all...you sure have it together young lady!
Sails Up,,,_/),,,
ps
Ahoy Jessica,
Love'n your adventure...Neptune, Pink and all...you sure have it all together young lady...enjoy!
Sails Up,,,_/),,,
ps
Hi Jessica, I am really enjoying following your journey and I am bowled over by your courage and maturity. You really are an inspiration and a great role-model to young people around the world. God speed.
Hello Jessica,
It was good to see your new entry. It sounds as if you have completely settled into your new home and new routine. Yes, you are in your own little world, so keep your own schedules as far as sleeping and eating are concerned. When I was in the Navy, at sea the clocks only were used for logging data, other than that, we lived by the duty watches, which rotated every day. You settle into a routine and it is no big deal.
Remember to always be vigilant though. Even if things always seem routine and normal, there is always that chance of something going wrong. Stay on top of your game and never take anything for granted. That is why when I was onboard the submarine we drilled all the time. We were always ready for anything. So, relax and have fun, but always be alert and ready. Be safe today...keep smiling that smile....talk to you tomorrow....Buddy
Great Jessica. Thanks so much for the info. I'll be out on Monterey Bay today in Calie on my Pacific Seacraft 24. You are awesome!
Brian Cleary
Thanks for the update and info about your power. After 10 years of living on a boat, installing and fixing most everything ourselves, due to budget constraints, we (two women) now live "off the grid" in the mountains of Arizona. It's very satisfying producing your own power: solar, wind, and back up generator. We gained our knowledge and confidence living on the boat, but transferred it to land. I always wanted to do what you are doing, and read every book on solo circumnavigation, but life somehow intervened (college, marriage, 3 kids, divorce etc etc). That's why I'm having a blast following you every day and I'm traveling along with you in my heart. Thanks for sharing all this in your blog! Also it's good you started this adventure so young before the complications of adult life begin to intervene.
Hi,
Jess Go For it Cheers.
Gregson C Meston
thanx for the update jessica,as well as your batteries and various forms of generation you forgot to mention your primary source! GIRL Power!!! and of course enormous reserves of PEOPLE power wishing you well, cheers grant k.
Have been reading your blog daily & always cant wait for the next one! It's such an exciting voyage! :) Is all the food you eat on board or are are you doing a little fishing on the way?
You go girl. Like the fact that you are a proponent of wind and solar. Sailors have to be. Up here on Cape Breton watching you fly around the world.
jb
Hey Jesse,
I am a 44 yr old mum, and I am following your blog with my family and friends. Within our daily chats, you are always in them, wondering how you are going and where you are. You really are just an incredible girl, and we have lots of conversations with friends about you, and how brave and inspirational you are. I know you are hearing this all the time, well listen to another!! My thoughts and love are also with your mum and dad, and family. Love your style Jesse, you go gettem baby!!! Will breathe a big sigh of relief when you go through the Sydney heads, and will be cheering you when you're back in aussie waters, will leave a candle on when you pass W.A.
Very cool about the power. I'm working on "free" hot water from the sun for an outdoor shower........it will be great....but not as great as what your doing.
Stay Safe
Tim
Sounds like everything is ok out there. Really nice reading your blog and following you around the world!
Tiina in Finland
Hi Jess,
Thanks for the tech stuff, not boring at all, very illustrative. Did not want to go out on errands before checking on you today. Must be awesome to see how the sky vault changes as you move to a lower latitude. Say Hi to the Southern Cross for me!
Cheers from Sergio (Venezuela)
Jessica, you're doing a great job! You are an amazing young lady! I read your blog every day. You are in my thoughts and prayers! May God keep you safe on this journey and always!
I really like the photos, especially the one of the sea. I set it as my background on my Blackberry.
Sincerely,
Your fan in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
hi jess,
you are bigger than any rock star or celebrity!
you ARE my hero!
Hi Jessica,
Thanks for the update! I see you have plenty to keep your self busy. At this rate, it seems like time is going pretty fast for you since you have a lot to keep yourself busy.
Take care and keep in touch.
Jennifer,
Illinois, United States.
Thanks for the description -- it sounds like you have a well-thought-out power system. I hope you don't have to resort to sextant navigation; it seems very inaccurate compared to working from a nice GPS fix, especially for longitude. (A little timing error there could put the fix miles off!) I guess you could always navigate to a safe latitude and wait for a landmark, though that could be a long wait where you are. Keep having fun!
Jesse brave one,
Love the tech talk, keep it coming. Enjoyed studying the history of the sextant and about Yanmar diesel engines. Glad everything is going well.
Bob from Seattle
HI Jessica,
I have really enjoyed keeping up with you on your blog. You must be an amazing young woman, and as a mother, I cant imagine the feelings of pride and maybe a little anxious your mom must have.
Watching and praying for you from the state of CA in the United States!
Vickie M.
Happy Halloween! We have overcast skies here in Maine as well but the temps are in the 50's. It's always nice to see a change in the weather as long as it's not too crazy right?
Take care! Hope you have some candy on board to treat yourself!
Be happy and be safe,
Rhonda
Maine USA
You're doing great, keep smiling and keep pushing. If you get a chance stop in Bermuda on your way through and I'll make sure we have a party for you.
Jess: Sounds like you're kind of having an "Irishman" way of life---"eat when I'm hungry and drink when I'm dry". Sail on.
Ellen
Pennsylvania, USA
Keep up the good work. I hope that sattelites like Google and others can zoom in on pink Ella so we can at least see you besides your videos.
Jess-- Greetings from New Jersey! You are amazing! I am a sailor also, and admire your tenacity. I have been following your adventure daily! Thanks for the videos and blogs. The videos are especially great as they show the motion and your beautiful boat. Please take a shot of the little squid-- that is very cool!
Godspeed and fair winds!
Tim
Hi Jessie
I look forward to reading about your adventures every day, stay safe.
Bill from NC USA
Hey Jesse
I'd be interested to hear about some of your safety gear. Do you always wear a safety harness or just on deck?
Hello Jessica.
An ol landlubber from Perth here, got you on one of the opera browser speed dial boxes so I can follow along on your journey. Been doing that for a few days now. You are doing something few will ever do. including me. You are a brave girl
Bit of advice you have no doubt already been given but no harm in hearing these words again.
First up slow and steady wins the prize, and you do have many cheering you on in this race.
Keep yourself safe, harness up, Don't forget to eat or drink, just as your little ship has her maintenance chores so do you.
Thing that's really been on my mind over the days I have looked in on your blog is; Don't be afraid of calling for help if you come into an emergency that's to much for you. Your life is more important than this journey.
Your life is a journey of itself, but that's another story that will play itself out over the years ahead of you.
enuff rambling from me, I'll be mainly a silent watcher on this journey, praying occasionally for you as well.
Kev
Sounds like everything is going great. I'm so glad. (:
-Dimitri, USA
Thanks for the power info- really fascinating stuff! I know next to nothing about boats, so it's really cool to learn a few things, while hearing about your days. Following along with you has become a routine thing here- can't wait to see you cross the finish line! What an amazing experience! And you've inspired me to start keeping up with my own journaling/blogging again!
It is cloudy and soggy here, too. It only makes us appreciate the sun's energy even more when we have the chance. You sound like you're cruising in every way. Take deep breaths and expand all of that clear, beautiful air that you are privy to. The beginning of the journey is exhiralating but it is a time to store energy for the longer roads ahead. Peace to you.
Stanlee
Well Done Jessica.
The wind at your back and sunrise in your face.
Now I'm really going to look at putting some solar panels on my roof !!
Sail safe.
Allen, Hervey Bay
You're an inspiration! We are cheering for you and plotting your journey on a map. Reading your posts and marking up the map. Like the photos of the journey so far.
Be safe and best wishes!
Michael & Denise from Rhode Island (America's Cup)
Hi Jessica! My 4th and 5th grade students are fascinated by you, and we read your blog daily. We think you are very brave and amazing for taking on such a feat. Please send more photos and have a very Happy Halloween from Eugene, Oregon USA.
Mrs.Winter
Hi Jess.
It’s 3.00AM Sunday here in Mooloolaba. I’ve been looking up at the full moon and I’m conscious that it is the same moon shining over you and hope all is well with you.
We know you are as well prepared and capable as anyone could be but like all the other seniors around the world who have adopted you as our honorary granddaughter, we will worry about you until we see your photograph home again with your parents.
Meanwhile, we look forward to your interesting blog installments and plot your progress.
We wish you all you wish yourself.
PS. While I’m writing, we’ve had a brief but heavy shower of much needed rain.
Take extra care. Enjoy! We’re all proud of you.
Thanks for the nice entry ~ it is very interesting to learn of your energy arrangements and their successful performance... here in Ohio we are getting ready for Trick or Treat (Halloween). The children will arrive at around 6pm and my wife bought a bunch of multicolored glow-in-the-dark little bracelets (it always thrills them) and so we will sit on our porch and wait for them. You should see the parade of amazing costumes!
Anyway, best to you on All Hallow's Eve ~ tally-ho!
~Luis
Your description of your power needs and supply is enlightening. Pun intended. It makes you appreciate every time you can flip on a light at home and not worry about it. Hope the sun comes to you soon so you can crank up the music.
GH in Sacramento, CA, USA
Hi Jessica,
My 4th and 5th grade students are fascinated by your journey. We read your blog daily and enjoy your pictures and videos. We think you are very brave and courageous to take on such a feat. Stay safe and have a very Happy Halloween from Eugene, Oregon USA.
Mrs. Winter
Jessica,
From all the comments on your blog, it appears you have a whole world full of parents and brothers and sisters... all along with you through the magic of modern technology. We are all pulling for you and we are proud of you but you have to know like parents and siblings, we worry about you too.
I've noticed on your video diaries you are looking somewhat exhausted... maybe a touch of the mal de mer as well. I know from experience changing your body clock is the hardest thing in the world to do. Pulling watch on watch (4 hours on, 4 hours off) is nasty enough but when you have to be fully responsible 24 hours a day for months on end, Jessica I don't know how you do it!
So I am curious as to what your sleep cycles are like. How much sleep do you get at any one time? I'm sure you've been told that the human sleep cycles are 90 minutes long. If you are getting any less at a time, it is helpful but not as much as your body needs.
I hope you could pull into an island somewhere and drop anchor every once in a while and just get a good solid night's sleep. From what I've read, that won't mess up your record attempt but it will make a world of difference especially when you reach Cape Horn and will need to be 100% on your "A" game.
Sorry if I sound a little "preachy" but I really want to see you succeed and I know that lack of sleep will keep you from succeeding.
Best wishes.
Keep up the great work! My husband and I love following your posts! ;o)
Hello Jessica,
just to let you know: plenty of sailors are watching your journey all over the world. Cheers from the region of Bavaria in Germany, Rainer
Maybe you should use UTC, to avoid getting confused by the time :-)
Bonjour Jessica,comment va? (Hello Jessica, how are you)
Je suis jeune, il est vrai, mais aux âmes bien nées,
La valeur n'attend point le nombre des années.
• Don Rodrigue au Comte
Le Cid (Corneille) , éd. Classique Hatier, acte II, scène 2, p. 31 vers 405-406
TRANSLATION:
I am young, it is true; but in souls nobly born valor does not depend upon age [_lit._ Doesn't have to wait for the number of years].
This description fits you perfectly!
I really enjoy your blog, you write so well!
Thanks for the tracking map to come on your website. Somehow I had figured a way to follow your path. It made me feel like you weren't the only one navigating. So maybe I'll keep doing it and check my estimates with your map.
Bises et bon vent!
( kisses_or_North wind / Good wind_or_farewell)!
Hughes
Been a little anxious waiting to hear from you all day yesterday.
Good to know you are still safe & sound.
Keep on sailing, brave girl!
An old salt from America.
Thanks so much for all the great info on what sailing takes!!! You always apologize for all the "technical stuff" or "boring info" and I just have to say, we find it all fasinating! Love it! We are still "plotting" you along on GoogleEarth now as best we can. Really neat islands you've been "passing". We look into those a bit more than you do right now probably. :)
Take care and it's nice to see all your girls cosmetics way out in the middle of no where. HEHEHE
Indiana Girls
Hi Jess,
This is terrific stuff. We (my mum and myself in Mumbai and my sis in Chicago) are following your progress everyday (or whenever you update the blog).
You are our inspiration. Good luck, play some good ol music and sail on !! BTW, whats your type of music ?
A
I'm facinated with your updates.
I tried to follow your path with Google Earth, but it's easier to use a globe of the earth on my table.
I can follow your journey this way.
Good Luck
Nadine
I so appreciate the details of your life on Ella..i enjoy each day checking to see your progress.
You are in my thoughts and prayers daily.
julia
from S.B.Calif
First!
Glad to hear you are doing well. I was not in favor of you undertaking this adventure but am 100% behind you now that you are out there.
David Rogers
Tucson, AZ
hi jessica,
It says I am the first message but they never seem to get approved or I am doing something wrong. I would never manage all the gear on the boat as you do ha ha .......You are a real smart young lady, when I was your age I rowed about in a little dingy in a quiet bay, was never allowed to leave it.
Keep having a great time......Gayle in Tasmania
Jesse the Explorer,
So you really know how to use the sextent? Why is it I am not all surprised?
Rock on Jesse!!!
Ben from Texas
Jessica my kids (Noah at 2-1/2 and Robin who is almost 5) just started following you a couple of days ago. Now they always ask if there's anything new about Jessica. They're very excited by what you are doing and always look forward to your video reports.
Noah told me to ask you to show the water during each video (I know you usually do, but he told me to ask you so I'm sending you his request!)
Best of luck and thanks for inspiring us all!
Jessica - did you get the whisker pole sorted out?
I continue to run the Jessicawatch series. Good to see you got some speed up.
Thanks for the birds eye view of the boat's systems Jess. We canucks are cheering for you on your voyage. You are truly an inspiration for my girls. Our prayers are with you over your many leagues of water. Be safe and enjoy your time out there. {{{{ good on ya }}}}
Hi Jess! Is there any mapservice where we could see your current location on map all the time?
Take care,
micah
Hi Jesse,
thanks for the update, we are living out in the bush with a couple of wee solar panels for power, so can relate really well to your setup, it is an awesome feeling to be totally independent like that and not at the mercy of some power corp ;), even if it means having to actively manage the power.
cheers
Tia (Victoria,AU)
...Hi, Jessica! Happy Halloween!!!! Sail Safe!!!!!
-aviv
castro valley, ca, usa
Wow. You are too cool, Jessica. I just found your blog via Globaltuners.com : Hey, I wonder if it's not too much trouble when you blog-in if you could post your position as you go and perhaps allow us to monitor your radio by giving us your freq? But most important, be safe, have fun, and good luck !!!
Jim Lawler
Chicago, Il
hi jess.
glad ur doing ok. it is a little blustry here as well..steady 3o. i hope the gobblins don't blow away tonight. any information from the pink lady is always welcome, don't think that you are rambling on at all.
take care.
Glad to hear things are going well for you and Ella's Pink Lady.
No need to apologise about the technical stuff because everything is interesting and it's good to hear you're in touch with others so much.
I look forward to reading your blog plus all the comments (especially Jesse's Joker), and don't forget there's oodles more people "out there" pulling for you whom you don't hear from.
Jessica: It has been so exciting reading your blogs everyday to hear about your latest adventures. You're living a dream that came to me late in life as I didn't start sailing until I was in my 50's. I share your love for adventure, the beauty of the sea, the excitement of watching for sealife and the peace and quiet being one with mother nature.
My longest sail so far has been from San Diego to El Salvador, 2200 naut. miles on a 52 Beneteau so I've got a pretty good idea about your daily routine. My favorite time was at night slipping through the green florescence of plankton filled water that presented a light show unlike anything I'd ever seen before. God speed and count a few of those beautiful stars at night for me. Sheri
Hey Jessica,
Things seem to be going well for your voyage. I am glad for you. Your spirits seem high, that is important.
Smooth sailing wishes,
Tim
Good morning Jessica, Sunday 5-15am Gold Coast time,, cool here, a little o/n rain. Have fun out there,flying along,,..j of the day--Two peanuts walking in the park,one was assalted,,.. cheers Don
still watching your Turn - Good Luck and best wishes fm Germany .. I wonder which sort of HF-Equipment you use... cause I´m a radio amateur
good luck .. may be i can catch one of your Skeds... if only i knew the Frequencie.. :)
take care and always fair Winds,,,, DG9YIF,Burghardt"Bob"
Sunday morning here 5.20 AEST. Hey Jess that means a Sunday roast from your food supply. No Sunday roast in a tin, not to worry remember chocolate never needs an invitation! As an ex radio announcer I love loud music and it does suck power from batteries..however keep rocking. I love your courage
Dusty from Dubbo
Good afternoon from San Jose, California! Following your blog and your progress closely. Keep up the great work and great posts. We are all cheering for you... Sail on!
I have been inspired by the immensity of what you are doing, so to learn more, I read Jesse Martin's book, then watched Lionheart. I hope you won't have the cabins leaks he had to deal with... not fun. I'll be reading Kay Cottee's book next.
Such an adventure!
I'm glad you have someone to email with who has done what you are doing, and can really relate to the challenges.
Being one with nature is life changing, and it's fantastically beautiful what you're doing... both the sailing part, AND the following your heart part.
Being the parent of a very adventurous son, I can say that a young age can be a distraction looking from the outside, but the best clarity of vision and reliable guidance exists within.
Thanks for your blog so we can travel around the world vicariously with you, and share a glimmering of such a rare life experience.
Cheering you on and wishing you all the best.
Susan in Oregon
(doesn't look like this was sent, so am trying a again... sorry if I'm sending it twice!)
Really enjoying checking your progress every day and hearing how you're doing. Keeping you in our prayers. Paul, Fort Worth, Texas
Jessica,
I liked your technology review! Hope the sun comes out for your solar panels!
Eric, Atl, GA
thanks for the interesting blog Jesse. I have been away for 2 days and it was good to get computor access again to catch up with you! Sail on fair lady and enjoy the journey! cheers
Sue...Buderim
Hey Jesse - you are so amazing and so enjoying yourself that I'm feeling a little envious. You write so well for a 16/17 year old - have you got someone editing your blog ? Makes for a good book. Safe sailing and I look forward to your next write.
Maz - Sunshine Coast
I enjoy reading your blog so much!
I find myself going on everyday for a piece of that adventure you're on. You have managed to impact every piece of the globe, especially where I live in N.O. Louisiana,
thanks so much!
Jae
Hi Jessica,
I believe you'll be running more and more on Pink Lady Time as you go along (brilliant way of expressing it , by the way)
It's always a great pleasure to read the latest update from the site and from your blog.
You keep up the good work and we all keep up supporting you in the meantime.
We are looking forward to being able to follow your progress on a map on the site.
All the best for now
Emgb1 in South Wales
Keep up the good work, Jess!
Your posts are as addictive as they are informative - I'm thoroughly hooked and will be with you all the way.
Keep 'em coming, you're doing Aistralia proud!
Am enjoying following your journey. Can you tell me how you sail at night, especially since you can't see the waves.
Hey Jessica,
Pretty cool that you're keeping us updated all over the world ;).
Do you take a year off in school or did you already finished?
Greetings from Germany
Jan
Hey Jessica,
Pretty cool that you're keeping us updated all over the world ;).
Do you take a year off in school or did you already finished?
Greetings from Germany
Jan
Hi Jess,
Top reporting so far. Keep it up,you are a great inspiration.
Fairly perfect Power System on board, but would there have been any space for a set of bicycle pedals ? They would be good for producing some emergency electricity and exercising your leg muscles. Being in your swaying boat for 8 months could reduce resistance on gravity, which means stepping on the fixed pier on arrival in Sydney will let you feel like a block of concrete. I had this experience already after a 34 hour train ride across Europe back in 1978, so how would you feel after all those months...
Watch out for those "secret" islands that have been sighted and mapped by the early explorers, but since then been omitted from current maps due to use for secret purposes by certain governments. Is Ella's Pink Lady fitted with a Geiger Counter ?
And how will you cope with direct lightning strikes in a storm ?
All the best
Regards
Victor C. Pankouken
It is interesting to learn about the power. This is a very good post. Thanks for the info. Take care of yourself.
Jess, thanks for the info on the power. Way cool. How do you do laundry? How about fresh water, I assume you did not take enough to last the whole trip.
Safe sailing!
Hey Jessica,
No problem with the power story. Us techies understand. Good to hear all is working well.
Isn't it great to have music as a boost for your spirits when you need it.
I really enjoy reading you're blog to know how you are doing. You're a brave young woman. Your parents are also to be highly commended for letting you do this. A lot of parents wouldn't let their children out of sight. Sharing the experience with those you love from great distances will bring you closer. It's a great opportunity to learn about yourself.
Keep your head clear and your heart true as you sail your way back to the ones who love you.
Paul
Hi Jess
Sounds like all is going great out there. I look forward to your post each day. I am a live aboard yatchie and fully understand the necessity of wind and sun. My next great adventure is to Indonesia this season then up into Malaysia and Thailand still don't know that I would take on the world on my own but admire you for following your dream, stay safe Jessie and enjoy the ride
Julie :)j
Hey Jess,
Sounds like your ontop of it all. So your out in the middle of nowhere blaring the music away, with the only care is how much volume the speakers can take. Wonderful :}
Well I guess by now your mind/body is well in tune with the earth, sea and tides, small wonder you are running on Ella Pink Time.
You must be by now well into the "menage a toi" relationship that sailors develop, you know, the boat, the sea and you.
Ya doing great, stay sharp and throw yourself into your maintenance, things must be wearing a bit by now also.
What are your plans for the a crossing of the line ceremony??
Watch out for King Neptune :}
Fair Seas and Blue Skies
Jim P.
Hi Jess
Thanks for the info. Do you have two of many things (e.g. HF Radio, IPod, SatNav, computer, etc) just in case stuff breaks. Or does it come down to ‘if it breaks it breaks’?
Off to a Queensland Schools fencing competition this morning. Watching my son in the early primary division. I have to drag him out of bed after a heavy night of Trick-o-Treat.
Stay safe
Bruce
We check your blog each day and wonder how you handle the loneliness.
Please stay safe and well.
Good Luck.
With Norfolk Well behind you now you are clear off Aus until you come around the other side. Love to hear if you are catching any fish to supplement your diet. Have you seen anyother marine life out there.
Rgds,
Stu Sunnycoast.
Hi Jessica - Greetings from Southport at the Gold Coast. My family and I are enjoying following your journey and your blog is great. Your communication system is fantastic! We're also keen boaters and although my powered craft would never make it as far as your sail boat, reading your journey still makes me want to get out on the water more often.
Looking forward to reading and hearing about some of your practical tips as time goes by.
All the best.
Justin.
Hi again Jesse,
Good to read the updated blog and know that all is well. Your explanation of the powering of everything on board was great....written in a way that will satisfy those of us who know and understand the workings of boats quite well and also simple enough for all those following you on your adventure who don't to get a picture of what's involved.
hope today - Sunday 1 Nov - brings the breeze you want....
Gai
What an awesome adventure to follow. I hope all goes well.
This is my first comment, and I suppose there are many like me who are watching your trip but make no comment. ( so you must have many more with you than you realize.)
Thanks for the descriptions of daily routine and life on the seas. Enjoy every bit of it. I hope you have a great trip and acheive your goals. :-)
Bruce
Axedale, Victoria, Australia.
Hi Jesse, Thanks again for another interesting blog. It's great that you have such a supportive team on dry land. Well done to everyone who is supporting Jesse, you all need a pat on your backs. I admire all of you and the great job you are all doing. When times are tough and challenging her emotions to the max you are her lifeline to keep her focused and on course.
I take my hat off to your Mum and Dad Jesse and how they have that strong belief in you that you can do it. I am teaching my daughter to drive at the moment and we have had a few "hairy moments", but we as parents have to trust in our child's ability to make good judgments and the belief that you can learn from those little "hair moments". You have a maturity way beyond your years and I know there are so many thousands of us who believe that you can do it.
Keep up the great work. Jan (New Zealand)
Good Morning Jesse,
Glad to hear you are making good progress and not getting too lonely out there.Perhaps you will have some dolphins for company when you are closer to the Fijian Islands.I once saw the fabled "green flash" at sunset when we were sailing across Bass Strait.I hope you get to see it too at one of the many sunsets you will witness on your journey.
Bye for now,
Rob Williams and family,Tasmania.
Oops...
In the "Bathtime pic", do I spot an electric hairdryer on the left side of that turquoise cloth ? If so, how does that fit into the Power Plan and wouldn't such a device surrounded by so much water be a safety hazard ?
regards
Victor
Uour inspiration brings tears to my eyes
It's great to hear that you are so loving the adventure and that you are not too homesick.
I was with some friends at North Head (Sydney) yesterday and thought what a great picture it would make when you sail through in about 7 months time.
I hope you get to see some of the Fijian Islands on your way.
Keep on powering on!
Jesica Just relax and ration your power on the cloudless days Catch up on your reading, sleep food just chill out doing mundane things that don;t sap your batteries ! Guess you could tidy up if needed nothing too strenuous !Enjoy ! G"Day
Dear Jess !
So proud of your incredible ambition!
Pictures, stories and videos are as great as you and an ocean around you (and Ella).
Keep smiling and good luck, little brave girl!
Halyna,
Seattle
Hi Jessica,
I can't believe my comment is the 1st but maybe it isn't anyhow.
Thanks once more for your highly informative blog.
I love that sort of stuff even though I forget a lot of it.
You really have a well equipped yacht & that must give confidence of itself.
Are you going to steer clear of all the islands & reefs that comprise Fiji? Sounds like the answer's yes.
Why can't you turn exactly at the equator & head South East for the Horn.
Am so thrilled that you're relishing your trip....like wahooo !!
graeme
Hi Jessica! Jim in Switzerland, dad of three daughters. Enjoyed the details about your power system, sounds like your electrician really knows his stuff! If you get a chance it would be interesting to know how you are doing for fresh water. Have a couple watermakers with you?
Here's hoping for continued good winds and following seas.
Jim, wife Syreece, daughters Annie and Mary and Leigh
Hi Jessica,
Couldn't resist when I saw that we would be the first comment today! Both Pamela and I have your progress up on our computer every day. Pamela enjoyed your call, amazing how that works.
Fair winds, Gavin
Hello Jessica!
Keep going! Interesting to read that most of the power goes to the stereo! Which music did you bring with you? And do you have any official Ella' s Pink Song?
Greetings from Sweden!
Riccardo
Thanks for explaining about the power supply. It wasn't boring at all, people are interested to know that kind of stuff. You have mentioned listening to music a lot and I was just wondering what songs are you playing out there the most? Thanks again and Godspeed
Love reading your blog Jess. You are an inspiration. Keep enjoying and stay safe. Love your photos.
Anne, Aus
Hi, Jessica! I'm from Indianapolis, Indiana in the US! Just wanted to let you know that I really look forward to reading your blogs! Wishing you lot's of luck from this part of the globe! ~Lindsay C.
Good luck with the voyage, hope all goes well! looks like a lot of fun!
Hi Jess stay safe.
Gail and Lex Queensland
Happy Halloween Jess!!!
Scott in TC
Considering my last entry regarding the hairdryer, I have found the answer already in your blog from April, 23. Is that the 12Volts item ? Amazing, that it can power up enough Watts to create warm air. What do they come up next...
Scrolling through your older blogs, this trip must be the "relaxing(?)" cruise after all.No time pressure, just follow the map and finally getting to Sydney.
If the "Sceptics Society" after all has it right and our good old Earth is a flat disc, have you made preparations for the case that you get blown off the edge...(oops...)?
And what happened to Whittakers (or any other supplier) yummy chocolate ? Have I missed any mention of their product ? Are you already suffering from "Choc Overkill" ?
Finally: Do you get updated warnings on massive oil spills, such as is happening currently off Western Australia for the past 10 weeks ?
Regards
Victor
Happy Halloween Jesse!
Hi Jess
We certainly are out there with you.
I am on here first thing every morning to see how you are going on this ore inspiring journey. I'm a mother of a 6 year old and you have inspired us both to learn how to sail. We are with you. You go girl..
Kerrie-Lee & James Powell xoxo
Even if there are not so much comments for your last entry in this blog be sure that there a lot of people who are reading every news you wrote.
Every day.
Hi Jess, no not boring at all , in fact you post is fascinating to a person like me who has lived her life with her feet firmly on the ground. It is great to get a feel for how you are spending your time on Ella's Pink Lady and all the detail of how everything operates. Just fantastic. I have never followed anyone's adventure like I have yours and really look forward to the daily posts. I send good wishes your way for a sensational, magical and safe journey and look forward to hearing all about it. You rock Jess!!
Hi Jessica, Thought it was about time we said hello as my daughter & I have been following your progress emphatically. I am very proud of you & find myself worrying about you as if you were one of my own daughters!. Keep up the good work and keep safe.
All the very best Dave & Carla
Hay Jess and Ellas Pink Lady
Gr8 to hear from you guys again its gr8 to see you are both doing fine..
Really enjoying how you have been describbing things on Ellas Pink Lady she sounds gr8
Keep up the good work Jess :) :) :)
Keep smiling and bye for now :)
Really enjoying your blogs Jesse! Even the technical bits. Thank you for taking the time to write!
LJ
Brisbane
We love you Jessica, I wish we could see on a map where you are though.
You surf those waves Jess! I am loving your blog and can not wait for your tracking map to come up. You are such an inspiration but I believe your parents are more so. How lucky you are to have parents who are so loving, trusting and determined to help you forfill your dream. I am so impressed with them and yourself to cut those tall poppy critics down. Not many parents would be so willing and supportive of their children to help them rich their dreams. I imagine that no matter what the poutcome you could not make them any prouder! My year 5 kids are plotting your course as I can't help but share your adventure with them. Your blogs are so interesting and definitely not boring. Keep enjoying yourself and living your dream. Hugs and kisses to your mum and dad too!
hello jessica i am following your voyage. i have had a taste of life at sea on a small vessel & can only say hang in there bill
Keep it up Jessie!
We love reading your Blog, and enjoy hearing about your day.
Life isn't about running away from storms - it's about learning to dance in the rain ..
Roy & Jenny
Sunshine Coast
Thanks for keeping us updated, I have your page set as my start up page so I always get to see if you have posted something new.
Hey Jesse, following your adventure, good to see and follow what you're doing, just turn the volume down on the stereo and you won't use as many, "amp hours" of your precious batteries and still get to enjoy your favourites. Cool huh keep it up and we'll keep on following your blogs.
Fosco and Dominique, Nobbys Beach Q
Hi Jessica
Can you please add to each post your latitude and longitude so we can track you on Google Maps and Earth. The format is
+37° 46' 15.63", -122° 24' 42.30"
Thank you
Fraser Guthrie
New Zealand
Thanks for the power explanation. Just curious abour what you are playing on the stereo at sea ?
:-) Glen, Denmark
hi jess, we are all loving your 'boring bits', keep them coming and of course the photos :)
from ms 2yrs old 'go ocean boat', not bad since dora the explorer is on! and from mr 7yrs old ' have you had anymore squid or sea animals on your boat'. jess you inspired me to get out in the rubber dingy and try to do abit of ocean stuff, i got about 15 metres off shore and sh#* myself, the ocean here in Yeppoon has been really messy, i will try again in your honour to paddle out further on my next attempt. i ain't really a ocean girl, my partner says i'm good for burley...hehe...i get very sea sick. stay safe.
Wow, I posted a comment early this morning. Apparently it didn't post. Then I was a bit worried all day when no comments showed up. Glad to hear that you are safe and things are well.
Love the new videos and pictures.
Venture on, brave one.
Many hearts are with you.
Molly
USA
Its grate to follow you tour her in north,from iceland by reading your blog.
Keep safe
Hi Jess, Glad to hear that things are going well. Too bad about the hatch being open at a bad time, I'm sure everything will dry out soon. We're wondering how much sleep you're getting and when. Do you find yourself sleeping more during the day or at night and for how long.
Hi jesse,
Were the the 4 yr 5 students Melissa, Xanthe, Tiana and Georgia!
We have another question for you,
how do you store your food, water, toiletries etc.
From Xanthe,Tiana, Melissa, Georgia.
Thanks for the update. Sail on...sail on...sailor!
Ted S.
Loving your blog.
A request-- whenever you post a video somewhere, would you mention it in your blog? If a picture is worth a thousand words, would a video be worth 10,000?!?
hey jesse
im also a young sailor and i comment on your blog everyday, :)
I bet you get a little bit happier everynautical mile down??
I also bet your looking forwards to gettingto samoa and fiji that would be great and its good that its not shining(well ovbivousley no for power)because you get achance to lok at it froma diffrent veiw wich is always cool :)
It;s a good thing that you have tose little thing so keep you entetained through the day other wise you'd be bored out of your brains!!!!
Make sure your gegt some sleep though you more than deserve it!=]
It is very very cool that youa re sef suffincent!!! we have 2 solar pannels onmy yacht!
And dont waste all your power on this blog its more important that you save th power for the neceary and important things!!!
xx
Helen
Brisbane
Hi Jes,
your description has given us a detailed picture of equipment on board and your knowledge.We are always praying for your welfare and sucess.
Hi Jes,
your description has given us a detailed picture of equipment on board and your knowledge.We are always praying for your welfare and sucess.
Hey Jess
Fresh oranges,it is so funny to me how us land lubbers take things for granted, love following your journey.
Red
Hi Jessica,
Glad to hear you are doing well, Wow, that time zone thing must be a bit weird like constant jet lag! My teacher for coastal and celestial navigation Nick told us a story about him sailing through time zones and he finally remembered to switch the clock in the galley to local time when his wife started bringing him supper when it was already dark with a comment along the lines of "but its only 5 o'clock dear!".Nicely put walk through of the power system on Ella's Pink Lady, and yes it would be nice if we could be more self sustaining off the water :) I've got a similar setup on Quest (but on a much smaller scale) 2 x 200 Amp Hours deep cycle (not gel), battery one is connected to a 7A alternator that gets charged whenever I run the outboard engine and battery two gets trickle charged from a small 5 watt (I think) solar panel, on a sunny day it trickle charges about 2-4 amp hours. Don't have a wind generator, but the nice part about my setup is I never have to plug into shore power! Really glad to here you have the sextant with you, hopefully as you say it never comes to that, but considering what is at stake, I would get as much practice with manual plotting as I could while I could compare it to the GPS, the first solution we went through took me almost an hour! and Nick said it should take you less than five minutes (yeah right!) I'm at about ten-fifteen minutes now but haven't done it in a while so I will practice more over the winter.
Stay safe and Godspeed!
Darren Achim
skipper
"Quest"
Toronto Canada
hello jessica again i did not mention the absolute bliss of soaring above the waves after a gale hang in there bill
Hi Jessica,
Pink Lady's power systems are very interesting - can't wait to hear how they hold out when you get back to Sydney. Hows the fresh water and stove holding out?
KeithW
I read about you online right after you began your journey, so I've been following you ever since. I am a 48 year old American mom of 5 who lives in far northern California. I pray for your safety and enjoy checking your blog every day or two. Many blessings to you on your voyage. You are one courageous young lady. :)
Joanna USA
Hi Jessica,
I'm glad to hear you are having a good time and that you make steady progress towards you goal.
I think you are a brave person and I really admire you.
Good luck,
Anonymous
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