Pic : Bathtime in the sun with the cockpit covered in cosmetics!
Pic : Ella's Pink Lady 'surfing' along yesterday
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- Jessica Watson
- Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia
- Ambition: Become the youngest person to sail solo, nonstop and unassisted around the world
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«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 315 of 315Jess you are a total inspiration.. your parents must be so incredibly proud of you.. I read your blog every day and know that you can succeed.. you are THE bravest girl in the world!
peace xo
Hi Jessica,
a fantastic voyage, i wish you all the best. i suppose living alone is not the same as sailing alone, as i just have to walk out my door to see people. it would be awesome sailing alone, but also scary. outback Western Australia is like the ocean, it can be very lonely and quiet, except for nature. we all need to get away from people, to realise how much we enjoy being with them.
have a safe trip
keep the blogging coming, as it's interesting to hear from you doing something that is different from what i would do. i love the ocean, but i don't have the guts to sail solo.
take care
James O
Hello Jessica - My sister (in New Jersey) and I are both following your blogs. I run home daily to my computer to see how you are doing. This is an awesome adventure you are on and it's great fun to be able to read your blogs. I love to sail so I can understand your passion. You have yourself a great start on life! Keep up your spirits - there are a lot of people like me out here watching from a distance. And send more of those amazing photos!
Take care,
Pam in New Hampshire USA
Best of luck Jessi..
The Great State of Texas, USA
hey its connor N!
io like yor pictures~
Oh Jesse! You have got to be the most popular teenager in the entire universe. Each day I marvel at what you are accomplishing. I wish you all the luck in the world for a safe and fantastic journey. You have the world behind you as you go forward.
Joanne, Corona, CA
Good luck on your journey...
I'm an old landlocked sailor, and really enjoy following the adventure.
I have total admiration for you and your family. We should have the courage to follow our dreams...
If positive thoughts help...know that lot's people are rooting for you and your family.
Cheers
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Keep up the good work with the blog Jesse. We all love hearing about your adventure. Don't ever for one second forget how amazing what you are doing is.
Safe sailing!
love reading along. i used to live on a boat and sail when i was younger (much younger). so many are living vicariously through you!
j
Jessica ,I love that picture of all your cosmetics and towels and bathtub out on Ella pink lady's deck.
It puts me in a relaxed holiday mood just looking at it.
Well,it is a very sunny Friday afternoon here in Sydney and the time is 14:30 or Friday 03:30 UTC so it is time to get ready for the weekend (NSW Aerobatic Championships in Temora)
I also would like to correct an error made in my post yesterday,when I wrote about the Earth's Axial tilt,if I may.
If the Earth's Axis of rotation was completely vertical as it orbits around the Sun on it's yearly journey,there would have no Seasons,like Spring, Summer, Autum or Winter.
There would be only Night and Day and the Sun would be always strongest at the Equator,which is latitude zero and weakest at both Poles which are latitude 90˚degrees and furthest from the sun.
But because our Earth has an Axial Tilt of 23.44˚ degrees as it orbits the sun,
we have the Seasons both in the northern and also in the southern Hemisphere.
In the middle of the southern hemisphere summer or the December solstice, the southern hemisphere is tilted towards the sun to its maximum extent 23.44˚.
The Tropic of Capricorn circle of latitude lies 23°26'22″south of the equator, and marks the most southerly latitude at which the sun can appear directly overhead at noon.
In the middle of the southern hemisphere summer or the December solstice, the southern hemisphere is tilted towards the sun to its maximum extent 23.44˚.
The northern hemisphere equivalent of the Tropic of Capricorn is the Tropic of Cancer.
The Tropic of Cancer currently lies 23°26'22″ north of the Equator.
The Tropic of Cancer is the northmost latitude at which the sun can appear directly overhead at noon. This event occurs at the June solstice, when the northern hemisphere is tilted towards the sun to its maximum extent.
We can see how the 23.44˚ axial tilt of our Earth is directly relative to the 23˚degrees of the Tropic of Capricorn south of the Equator and the 23˚degrees of the Tropic of Cancer north of the Equator.This Zone north and south of the Equator is called the Tropics.
Near the equator,one degree of longitude or latitude equals 60 nautical miles.
Honolulu in Hawaii for example is very
near the Tropic of Cancer at latitude 23° degrees north of the Equator.
Since one degree equals 60 nautical miles we can calculate how far Honolulu is from the Equator:
23˚degrees x 60 nautical miles = 1380 nautical miles or 2555 kilometers.
This is the distance from the equator to Honolulu.
The Line Islands and Christmas Island (along the future course of Ella's pink lady) are about 20˚degrees south of Hawaii or 1200 nautical miles.
(20˚degrees x 60 nautical miles =1200nm)
20˚degrees or 1200 nautical miles to the west of Christmas Island and also near the Equator,is Howland Island,famous for the last known position of US pioneering aviatrix Amelia Earhart.
On July 2, 1937 (midnight GMT) Amelia Earhart and Fred Noonan (navigator) took off from Lae, New Guinea in the heavily loaded Electra.
At this stage about 22,000 miles (35,000 km) of their world circumnavigation had been completed.The remaining 7,000 miles (11,000 km)would all be over the Pacific via Howland Island,Hawaii,thence back home to Oakland and the west-coast USA.
After Lae,New Guinea,Amelias intended destination was Howland Island,a flat sliver of land 2,000 m long and 500 m wide,3 m high and 2,221 nautical miles (4,113 km) away.
But Radio contact was lost near Howland Island,with Amelia reporting low fuel.
Amelia Earhart, who lived from 1897 to 1937 was the first woman to fly the Atlantic solo.
Her story has recently been made into a new US Hollywood movie with Hilary Swank playing the part of Amelia Earhart.
Jessica and Ella's pink lady will sail past near Howland Island on their way to Christmas Island north of the Equator.
No doubt Amelia will watch over Jessica and Ella's pink lady.
gustav haffner
(pilot-navigator)
www.redbaron.com.au
Ahoy C.J.
I see the bath supplies but where's the tub? How do you fit in that tiny pink bucket? LOL ... What temp is the water? do you always have to bathe with saltwater and doesn't that leave a salt coating on your skin? I know, silly questions, right? But, hey, these things all have to be worked out.
Thanks for sharing the simple, everyday activities we can all relate to. By the way, what did you use to hold everything in place for the photoshoot? Velcro, deck glue? LOL.
I guess corny jokes and giving you something to smile at could make another boring day at sea bearable.
Another record you may break is to be the first person to sail a pink boat around the world. Dunno if I would tell my grandkids the pink boat part though. LOL
I luv hearing about your voyage. Sail on silver girl ...
John In Ashland
Hi Jessica,
To be honest, I first thought you were crazy to embark on such an epic journey. However, curiosity led me to your website and I am now a convert and I am so excited for you. I look forward to reading your blog every day and I know it's a long way off, but I can't wait until you sail into Sydney Harbour and silence all the knockers.
Good luck
Graham
Any chance of posting a map of your route showing both (i) proposed and (ii) accomplished (updated from time to time)?
Watch the sun and stay safe.
bathtime with cold water
gives me shivers just thinking about that lol
hope your doing well!!
all the best, Tim...
Are there ay plans to add GPS coordinates to your blog so us armchair sailors can draw lines of your progress ?
Top effort Jessica - we love you :)
I followed Zac Sunderland on his epic solo journey on a daily basis, and I'd love to do the same with your team.
Best wishes,
a fan in japan
Hello Jessica
It would be more interesting if your position was given, so your many supporters could also plot your course.
Keep sailing safely.
Reg K
hi jessica, just started reading your blog. You are truly amazing! Keep up the good work and look forward to following your path. Safe travels
jess.
you will make it, there is NO DOUBT !!!!!
you will WIN and all is with you and all is sailing with you and all loves you.......
Bob from Seattle
JESSICA' IT SO NICE TO BE ABLE TO STAY IN FORMED OF YOUR DAILY RUN, I AM SURE BY NOW IF IT WERE NOT FOR THE ENTER NET YOU MIGHT BE THINKING OF GOIN BACK... BUT GOD SPEED THERE ARE SO MANY PEOPLE ALL OVER THE WORLD THAT ARE PRAY'N FOR YOU MY DEAR TO MAKE IT. JUST KNOW THAT WE ARE ALL HERE EVERY DAY AND NITE, READING OF WHAT YOU DID THAT DAY. GOD BE WITH YOU AND GUID YOU ALWAYS...
JOHN Az. USA
Hi Jess,
The ocean appeared in the second pic really looks like the Pacific Ocean most people think - getting rough! You have captured the real scene. Be safe and take care.
Pele Leung
Melbourne
Hi, Jessica.
Just wondering how the muscles are coping, being confined in a small area. Any cramps, soreness?
Take it easy.
Enjoy yourself.
Richard (QLD)
Hi Jes. Your tip so far sounds relaxing. Take my hat off to you for your courage. God keep the wind in your sails and keep you safe.
Can you explain sometime how you get fresh water?
Regards Dave - From Gympie
A genial sea's will pass through out the evening with light winds,
slowly apon the wind of light given from the heavens above to guide us safely to our journey's end...
This I pray you'll have your path safe with a genial winds and safe sea's a head.........
God be with you always ... a friend'
Great pics Jess!
http://bit.ly/4ehXZe
hi jess
All the best for your trip.
Thinking of you...
I was just wondering what do you do with all your rubbish/waste?
good luck
♥ Melis
Hope things are still going well, Jessica. Kia Kaha!
I hope you are having a good day Jessica. We are all thinking of you..
Wow! This is such a cool story. I'm a student at Texas Tech University, and while i'm sitting in boring old class, you're sailing around the world. I'm completely jealous. Love to check your blog every night! Hope all is well. How about a "guns up" in one of your pictures? Eh? Eh? :)
-Jarred D
Avagoodweekend Jessica
Hi Jessica,
I am following your voyage with great interest and I read your blog every day. Although beeing from an inland, I am extremely impressed by your courage! I wish you good success, especially for the hard parts to come. Now it seems to be very relaxing, but I wonder how cape hoorn will go!
Best regards,
Dieter (from Austria!)
hi--i have just seen your video diary 10--good luck--there are no waves on the ocean--because the webcam on board do not move a little--so you can relax some minutes---see you--nice day
Jess and Ground Crew,
Your video of Day Ten came through without sound. Maybe that could be fixed. The video of Day 5 was fine. Good to see you looking so well and pleased at the progress you're making. You were on Channel 10 News today for a brief flash from your Skype session last night. Without cable TV and HD I was unable to see/hear the whole interview. Congratulations on what you've achieved so far.
Ian from Brisbane
Hi Jessica,
Saw a short article on how you were going this evening on Ten news in Brisbane. (Friday night)
It looked like you were fairly busy at the time making adjustments to the sails etc. You appeared to to getting along at a good clip as well!
It was interesting to see how the tiller handle was working, I assume that "Parker" was in control and making adjustments to your course as required.
I hope that enough footage of your trip is being gathered so that it can be put together to make a documentary of your voyage and illustrate your whole journey for us.
Stay Safe!
Regards,
John F.
Brisbane.
Hi Jesse, I'm really enjoying your daily blogs and being able to follow your adventure. I'm reading Jesse Martin's book at the moment, and am already looking forward to yours, your blogs are so well written.
I wish you favourable winds.
J
Hiya, Jess!
Hope you've had an awesome day. I think it's about 10pm on Friday wherever you are! Lovely.
I have a feeling we'll have a posting from you quite soon. I imagine that as you sail closer to the islands of Polynesia, there will be quite alot of traffic in your midst, and thus your need to take care.
To my fellow bloggers, there continue to be countless requests for Jess to post her coordinates. Can we use our imaginations instead?
I'm sure Jessica's team is intentionally withholding her coordinates so please consider not asking her ad nauseum.
Jess, you're a modern day explorer and making a world of difference in many peoples' lives.
Safe sailing, dear one.
Mary, Maine, USA
PS. Gustav Haffner, your information is very helpful and reminds me to check Wikipedia for similar lessons. Thank you.
Hi Jessie
We are still following your adventure.
Just think, a couple of hundred years ago, brave people just like you did this with only the stars to follow.
It's an adventure worthy of young brave people just like you.
May safe and kind winds follow you until you reach home port.
June and Richard Thorn
Hi Jesse.
Love the new photos especially the one of EPL surfing. Truly breathe taking. Its good to finally be reading good press about you in the Telegraph. Its about time your critics swallowed their words and realised attacking you and your determination to achieve your dream is not helping you nor being taking seriously. Its so unaustralian to put one down for having a go. I thought us Ozzys stood by each other and helped each other out. Not turned on each other and put us down at every choice or action we make. As Uncle Kev would say "Fair crack of the sauce bottle mate".
Anyways I digrees, was just wondering, once you cross the equator how north into the northern hemisphere do you need to travel for it to be officially recognised?
Cheers
Guy Sydney
Jess, all the best girl...keep moving..From Sam Mosman NSW
Fantastic pics.They really help to bring to life what it must be like for you out there.
Dee.
Hi Jessica
I found your day 5 and day 10 you tube videos today, can't say its metioned anywhere mind you so for others links here. Day 5 first:-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RjtKsOBjAs&feature=channel
Gosh jessica your eyes look bad here I wonder if it was lack off sleep or salt or even glare?
Day 10 here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdmfY_s3ctE&feature=channel
Sorry its cut and paste on the links but it wouldnt allow the html code
Anyway
Safe sailing
Don
Adelaide
The Day 10 video is awesome! The porthole behind you reveals quite an active sea. You look great! Well rested, good spirits and energetic. The videos and pics add a great deal. Keep them comin'! We have been trying to watch your interview on One HD but so far they have it blacked out in the States. Don't know why. We can watch all of the other clips on their website just not yours. Maybe your IT can post it here so we can all enjoy it as well. Well have a great day.
Blessings,
See ya sailor.
Dear Jess....we are watching your progress and are so happy for you....best wishes from 9Q at Helensvale High on the Gold Coast
I have a question for you.
Are any of the waters you are passing infected with pirates?
If so, do you have any anti-pirate-strategies?
-regards
Great fan
What du you do if you fall into the sea?
Do you have a safetyline connected to your boat? Will you be able to swim after it? Or must you just lie in the sea, waiting to be rescued?
I am very curious of this, pleas answer!
Good luck on your journey! I envy you alot!
I sit in cubicle all day, punshing at a stupid computer. It is kind of boring, compared to what you do.
-regards
Lars
I hope you don't get hit by some kind of depression or anything as the months of loneliness goes by....
I also hope you remember to eat enought food. That is very important! You look a little skinny? Do you do any excercises onborad, like push-ups or something?
Or it enough excersise, just to manage the boat?
good luck!
Do you use any sunblocker?
Curious about that, as you reach equator, the sun must be awful!
-regards
Lars
just viewed the video speaking of the rainy weather. wondered how your water collection system works.
i've followed your progress since before you left, but i've had trouble getting my comments posted.
this is a new tack (so to speak)before I was clicking the envelope.
i'll be watching to see if it works.
let me also agree with all those who approve so strongly of what you are attempting for all the excellent reasons that have already been enumerated.
Richard Lathrop, age 70. lifelong sailor. www.sea-legs.org usa
Hi! Jessica,
Hope all is going well for you. I agree with some of the other posts that perhaps you should keep your comments of a general nature.
In light of the recent pirate problems it would not pay to disclose too much about where you are to people.
I know you have great support backing you but keep alert and stay focused and safe.
Pete.
Hi Jesse, I have never read bloggs before but now I do lol. Though I have had to educate myself on sailing, so ofcause I Googled Kts to km's, not sure if that really gives someone an accurate idea on what it's like though. It's good to see you are sleeping better and getting comfy. The photo's are great. You know everyone who writes you a blogg is really there with you Jesse :-) Enjoy the solitude! Didier from Perth
Hi Jesse
Just before I do to sleep, I close my eyes and think of you, and say a little prayer that God will watch over you and keep you out of harms way.
In a world with so much hatred and people killing eachother, its nice to see something pleasant and inspiring for a change.
I too have wondered about pirates. I cant imagine a pirate would be so mean, to harm a gorgeous soul.
I think she would have to be unlucky where she is sailing, but one cant be too careful. Hopefully with modern satellite technology, our defence forces are keeping a close eye on her.
Its because of the nasties in the world that I cringe when everyone asks for a tracking map. Id much prefer that no one other than her team and our defence forces know her exact location. And Id rest more comfortably if her location was kept very vague for these reasons.
Pleasant sailing Jesse.
Australia.
Hi Jesse,
Great pics! Glad to see your settling into your personal routine of nuts/foods,hygiene, music,checking technicals,safety and sleep and on your way to the equator!
Love and Steady Winds,
Jenny, Gypsy, Barb, Tigger~ Michigan
Hi Jesse, love reading u bloggs..so many people round the world watching u..wot will we all do with our lives when u get home. Listened to u last nite on HD ONE..keep u spirits up..just remember...obstacles are what you see when you take your eyes off the goal...YOU are doing a great thing...stay safe...Geraldine
What an amazing adventure. I told my daughter about you & your sojourn. you'll be an inspiration to her as she is also a world trveler, though not quite of the same high seas explorer type as you. continued smooth sailing, captain!
You are truely an inspiration to all young women. Best of luck on your journey. Know you have 100% support from one girl in south Alabama. God be with you.
K
Hi Jessica,
I just read the latest news “Another Good Week” and that is really great. It seems like you just hit 1000nm and now you are pushing 1500nm. Be careful you don’t get a speeding ticket. Question: Does the tracking map come with instructions?? Maybe “Tracking Instructions For Dummies”. I might be getting ahead of myself but I think I might need some help there.
Keep on keepin’on my little Pollywog, you are doing great. It appears that you really have yourself into an organized pattern, that’s great so stay safe and alert, don’t forget your tether and come home to us.
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
Good day, Jess
Your blog is the first thing I read every morning. In awe of your adventure and pray for your safety.
Grandfather
Alabama, USA
Hi Jess,
Sounds like you're settling into a good rhythm.
Any time to catch any fish?
Take Care,
Andrew R from Perth, WA
10-30-09
Hi Jessica,
Watched your video which was great. Nice to hear your voice, it adds more to the voyage. Looks like you are holding up real well, as is Ella. Sounds like you get plenty of visitors. That’s cool as they don’t stay to long. Take care of yourself and be careful. I figured that there is a fifteen(15)hour difference between us so when I say good morning you are saying goodnight. Keep up the good work and be safe.
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
Onya Jesse, your post are inspiring and wonderful to read, especially with the very feminine touch, you go girl :)
cheers mate
if you can get to this question,
what is the solar panel on top of ellas pink lady
thanks carl
dear jess, you must be through miles since we last heard of you. We are thinking of you here day and night. I wake up in da morning and think where abouts would u be right now...? I do believe in your ability and your spirit of achievement and imagine how you are riding the ocean. KEEP UP THE GREAT SPIRIT JESS !!! YOU ARE THE GIRL !!!!!!!!!!!! YES. !!! tatiana
Someone mentioned piracy off of Somalia. Scary, to be sure, and we're all hoping the British couple are rescued or let go very soon. I wonder if Jessica has to worry about this at all, though; why would her route take her anywhere near the pirates' area of operation? Just looking at the globe in Google Earth, it would seem that after she rounds the Cape of Good Hope, she'd have a straight shot toward home without having to go north and skirt the African coast. She also shouldn't have to be near the pirates' lairs of Indonesia and Thailand. Or am I missing something?
That being said, I think it's probably a good idea if the tracking map information has a delay built-in, just so nobody except, God forbid, rescue agencies, would know excactly where our Jessica is at any given point.
Just a quick addition to my previous blog, if you do ever give out your position just make it a general area, not exact as there are many devious people out there.
Keep positive and enjoy the weather on your way to the equator..
Dreamsailor, miami, florida, usa
Hi Jess, i'm from Austria, and i wish u also all the best and still good luck. Can you tell me something about your water-storage and how is life without fridge? thx for ur answer in ur block.
take care ck
Dear Jess,
Seeing you on your latest video (day 10) brought tears to my eyes ~ relief, affection and awe for you, I guess. I know I'm not alone in having these feelings.
You are tremendous. I know you don't need hundreds of parents around the world to tell you this...but please, push fluids, fluids, fluids,electrolytes, proteins and good old H2O.
Wishing you good zzzzzz's and swift sailing.
Mary, Maine, USA
Hi Jessica
You are amazing. Every blog I read amazes me more. Take care. Following you from Busselton WA
Sharon
Hello Jessica
Just ran across your sail around the world on Explorers net and took me hours to go though all blogs and such to be up to date on your sailing. Looking forward to the next 8 months of following you.
You’re an amazing person doing an amazing feat. I sure have learned a lot about sailing the last couple of days (never been on a boat myself) thanks again for the updates and good luck.
Reno Nevada
Hey Jess,
Just read about your voyage on the web. WOW!!!! what an incredible adventure. I will pray for your safe journey. :o)
Hi Jessica,
I'm tracking your possible position in Google Earth using the data posted on your webpage and your blog. I've even marked a 22000 nm probable route using the Route + Rules data from the webpage. Of course it's only a nice toy, but the KMZ file can be downloaded from:
http://invitel.hu/pez525378/
Please tell, which time zone is used by the boats own clock.
The pictures are nice, please send more if you can.
Good luck, be safe.
Péter from Szeged, Hungary
neat pics Jesse!!
Hope you are still doing good! At least you can't get the swine flu out there!! Jesse 1, world 0! ;)
Greets from Germany, Kon
hi jess,
thanks so much for the day 10 video update. you look great and it sounds like you have things under control.
i'm glad to see you're wearing your life vest and harness!!
be safe and enjoy!
john b.
"sloop john b."
virginia
I look so forward to your update every day. You are an amazing woman and keep the comments coming.
Ellen
Pennsylvania, USA
Hi Jesse,
Things may get a bit cooler temp-wise as you approach the equator, no? We've noticed a drop in temp the last week.
2nd Q: Are you using a small stationary bike onboard to maintain muscle mass?
Thank you for the pics and posts.
EJ
US Virgin Islands
hi Jessica,i'm glad to hear from you
that all is good.
How many miles have you already done??? ad what about your position??? If you let us hnow your daily lat and long we can following you on the map......
Ciao from Sicily
Fair winds!
Gday Jessica
I am an oldish 'old salt', and this is my first time trying to write to you. Fingers crossed!
I too have a daughter called Jessica, but here the likeness ends... there is no way that she inherited my adventure genes!
Tell you more next time, but well done. I love your stories, and wish I could do what you are doing.
take care, and kind winds
Mr W
Gail and I Tony are rooting for you Can you state your GPS fix?
Hello Jessica, from Valdosta, Georgia USA.I've been following your voyage from day 1 and it's really exciting. I always look forward to your latest blogs and videos. I wish you all the luck in the world and I truely hope you make it.
hey,
nice boat!
nice speed!
enjoy your trip!
i think you will make it.
"mast und schotbruch!"
dirk
Hi Jess,
Great boat,great trip and a terrific captain, go Jess have fun and keep safe.
Am enjoying following the blog,we all know Jessica is amazing but well done to those behind the scenes too, I am looking forward to the tracking map.
Rose in Brisbane
Hi Jesse,
this is the forecast for Fiji area which for sure knows already:
30/10-02/11
Generally fine weather with "cool" nights.
- whatever cool means out there.
What is your experience?
Hello Jesse,
It was good to see your day ten video, taken when you were surfing along. (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) A long winded explaination, but I didn't want people to think that the boat was rock steady.
Keep on Keepin on! Go Jesse!
Richard in Maryland
SV "Shaba"
As the Great Man Said:
Float Like a Butterfly
And Sail Like a Bee
You Are The Greatest
Keep on Being on,...........
Course of Course
Regards From Wave Rock,
Hyden WA
Cosmetics in the cockpit. Wow, it looks just like there's a female on board. Have fun sweetheart. Have lots of fun and stay safe. I haven't and I won't miss a day of your voyage.
Hi Jess,
Your doing good girl, as an old fella that has allways mucked around in boats, I am jealous, what an adventure at your age. I will follow you to the end then see what the non believers have to say. May the wind allways be at your back.
PEOPLE:
ALL THIS TALK OF PIRATES IS JUST UTTERLY RIDICULOUS.
TAKE A LOOK AT A MAP OF THE WORLD AND JESSICA'S PROJECTED COURSE!!
SHE WILL BE NOWHERE NEAR SOMALIA OR FOR THAT MATTER THE EAST COAST OF AFRICA!!
LET'S USE SOME INTELLIGENCE HERE...SOMALI PIRATES ARE NOT GOING TO SAIL TO THE SOUTH 40 AND 50 PARALLELS TO BOTHER JESSICA.
LET'S STOP WITH ALL THIS PIRATE TALK, OK??
lovely to hear you're tracking well - i log on every day & find out how you're going. You must have so much time to think out there, i'd drive my neurotic self insane! Which books have you got to read? I hope they're good ones!
Caz NSW
do you have a daily position update Latt Long
would be good to have an updated progress chart to follow along
I am enjoying following your adventure. I was wondering what are your thoughts on the upcoming southern ocean leg?
Fred
Amityville, New York
Hey Jess!!!!! hows ur adventure at sea? and also if i wanted to do that i would well maybe
really great blog jessica (as usual).
never mind any negative press or bloggers.Thankfully they are becoming more
infrequent but when you arrive back here in OZ all the doubting thomas's will be full of endless praise!! Here is a quote from Marcus Aurelius, (121–180 AD)Roman Emperor & Philosopher he was Roman emperor from 161 to his death in 180 AD "It is not death that a man should fear, but he should fear never beginning to live" take heed all the pessimists!!
Melbourne ,Aus
HAWKEYE
Hey Jess you must be busy. That good night's sleep and the solid breakfast must have come in handy. A quote I came across and thought I'd sculpture it a little bit for your sake:
" To understand the heart and mind of a Jess, look not at what she has already achieved, but at what Jess aspires to do". Jess it seems to me that hidden within these words lay the genesis of your dreams and ambitions.
I have said all along give priority to yourself and you will be in a good frame of mind to tackle what needs to be done. Us bloggers have the comforts of home and we can sit and blog 'til our hearts content - you on the other hand have other priorities. Your doing just fine.
Take care, be happy and can you give me a tip for the Melbourne Cup.
HAWKEYE
Hey Jesse.
Craig (uni lecturer) here from Brisbane again.
You mentioned that you like little quotes and so on, so here's a factoid for you:
I've been reading through all the comments you're getting. Have you done the maths? On a bad day, you're getting a message here on average every 5 minutes or so. On a good day, much more often. They're pretty evenly spaced out too. That means that you can be pretty sure at every moment that someone, somewhere is reading your blog, thinking of you and sending their best wishes your way.
That wind at your back? It's also the sound of a lot of small friendly voices whispering you along :)
PS: To all those asking for daily exact coordinate updates - I imagine that, technical issues aside, there are also some safety issues to consider in doing this.
i wish i had as much courage as u do. you're an inspiration to women and girls everywhere.
Lauren Hagan from South Carolina,USA
As Ella's pink lady crosses the Equator, Jessica should be able to see Polaris the North Polar Star just above the horizon in the North.
The North Polar Star is only visible at the Equator and North of the Equator.
The Heavens-Above site is a favourite with Astronomers and those who want to learn more about celestial navigation.
http://www.heavens-above.com
The site is free, but to use it properly it is best to register in order to be able to save and configure observation sites for example:
Kiritimati , Kiribati,(Christmas Island)
2.0718°N, 157.7197°W,
put in the Time as UTC and you are ready to see what the sky above Kiribati looks like night and day or any year you choose and from any point on Earth.
Learn about the constellations planets and stars as they appear overhead in the night sky.
You will also be able to track the ISS International Space Station as it passes overhead the Ella's pink lady or any observation site you choose.
Heavens-Above celestial tracking:
http://www.heavens-above.com
Polaris and the Southern Cross:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celestial_pole
Line Islands coordinates:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Line_Islands
celestial navigation:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Celestial_navigation
have fun,
gustav haffner
(pilot-navigator)
www.redbaron.com.au
Hi Jessiaca
Another day has gone by and I hope you are still having fun.
It's good to hear you have all your safety gear on when sleeping, but I'm not sure about having the lifejacket on when inside the cabin.
I know you have gone through all your safety drills, but it may be better to have the life jackets close by and just outside the cabin? What do your team and other bloggers think.
Keep safe and keep the info and photos coming.
Cheers George Simmons and lots of love from Exmouth WA
Great job, Jess. Being an Aussie like you, I'm proud of your record attempt journey. Please have a safe trip.
Hi Jessica,
Just read the news from your Mum and I hit my conversion chart and saw that the 4m waves converted to 13 feet. Yow!!!!! Young lady I am definitely a firm believer that you know what you are doing, not that I ever doubted you. Even in a 34ft boat that’s a pretty good slide to me. I have never done any sailing. I have done a lot of waterskiing, but there’s a big difference in that kind of boating and sailing. And your having the time of your life. LOL, God bless ya. Glad to read that you were satisfied as to how Ella handled the waves. Your Mum also mentioned that you had a 28 knot tailwind and that was helping you make good time. It sound like it’s starting to get exciting,(to me)so batten down the hatches, stay alert and be careful. We’re all still with you, never forget that. I’m really anxious to read your next blog. I’ll bet it’ll be a good one. (Haven’t read a bad one yet LOL)
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
Hello Jessica,extremely admirable what you are attempting to do.I wish you all the best,knowing you will achieve your goal. I follow all the news and bloggs. I use google earth trying to visualise exactly where you may be. Would appreciate Lat and Long to track you.Cheers. Protea.
Go Jess...
from another yacht person : )
Hiya Jesse, This is my first blogg ever lol. I am getting myself educated regarding being on the water, so I googled knots to km's lol. As I often also escape into my music, I was wondering what you listening to? Are you watching movies? I was watching The Truman Show on the train for my 80 min trip which I will never complain about again. The end of the movie is a scene of Truman on his little boat surviving,it immediatley reminded me of your trip and gave me tingles lol.
Hi, I hope you are having a good time. Ive always wanted to sail on the sea. Please take more photo's so I can see them. Because I have not seen many pictures of the ocean. I am just 6 years old so I don't go there often. From Kaitlyn (Perth, WA)
hi Jess, good to read your Blog today , im intere4sted in your navigation as tha nt is what i didi when I was in The Merchant navy many years ago, it sall gops now I guess , but you say that you have ba sextant, have you tried it out , a bit difficult to uise may be as you are so low in the watre compared to a mlarge ship, id be interested to see what the difference is between your plotted position , yopur DR position and what the AGPS sayus , have you considewrd doing this exercise ? Bets wishes Stuart ,( Padstow NSW )
Hi Jess , not quite sure if my last message got posted , any way the jist of it was , have you considerd doing a sight , and tested it against a DR position and the gps position , I was a navigator in the Merchant navy in my last life and we never had these gps gadjets , just wondered how accurate they are , mind you a sight is , I believe a little more difficult from a yacht than a ship thats high in the water . Best wishe Stuart ( Padstow NSW )
haha....at least you are looked after in the beauty department
take care
hehe it's connor naughten . how r u hope you are doin well and loving the veiw .
Hi Jess, wow I freak at waves that are a foot high and you are out there surfing God knows how high surf as they say A THOUSAND FEET HIGH good luck God Speed, I am a fellow Sunshine Coaster living down in Clown Town, Go Jess Go!!
Rudest (Rod)
I was missing sailing the other day. Very cool what you are doing, good luck and good sailing. Oh and thanks for the ride ;)
Aloha Jessica
Am keeping you in my prayers.
Am attaching an exert from a article I wrote recently, thought you might like it.
Each of us has this day, this moment. The choices we make will determine the quality of our day, and indeed will impact on the number and the quality of our tomorrows.
Visiting the past is fine as long as we don’t decide to take up residence there. Far too many people become prisoners of their past. They lose their today’s, and often their tomorrows. There is no greater prison in the world than that of living in our past.
The worst thing we can do with our “today” is forget to turn up, neglecting to fully engage- being a no show at our own play.
President Kennedy’s epitaph reads: “John Fitzgerald Kennedy 1917-1963.” The first date records his entry, the second date his exit. All that he accomplished is represented by the hyphen in the middle; just a gap between two appointments. In that regard, Prison Inmates and White House occupants are equal. In the end, all of our today’s are represented by the hyphen between our entry date and our exit date.
It is what we choose to do with those today’s that determines what kind of hyphen we will have. Please note, I said what “we” do with our today’s.
Until we quit making excuses and accept responsibility for our life and our today’s, nothing will change.
No matter how often we fall down, we are not a failure until we blame somebody for pushing us.
Stay Strong, Pax et Bonum Duane
Hello Jessica, I live in Argentina and have a 17 foot sailboat which I sail on a lake by my home! I just finished reading "At one with the sea" by Naomi James, as you probably know, the first woman to sail solo around the world back in the 1970s. You're one heck of a brave lady! Good luck! my email is: jdtaillant@gmail.com
Cheers, Daniel
Hi Jessica,
My name is Jess Elward, I’m in year 9 at Armadale senior high school, im 14 years old. My English teacher Ms Jury has requested us to write to you, as she is fascinated with you sailing around the world solo, at such a young age.
I myself wouldn’t have imagined to sailing around the world at such a young age. You won’t really get to live the teenage life, you’re living it out on the sea. I really don’t think I could handle being alone for such a long period of time, and being away from my family and friends. Is it boring out on the waters? Or is it amusing?
If I was you I would’ve waited a couple of years to sail solo. I would’ve invited my best friends to come join me sail the world :) so they could share the adventure with me and have some more fun out on the boat. How long approximately is this going to take you?
Hope you have fun sailing around the rest of the world, the views of the ocean would be amazing going to night fall, or sun rise. Is the water a nice blue or a dark yucky blue?
Yours sincerely Jess.
Ahoy there Jess,
Glad too hear your doing well.
Keep up the great work, girl.
Take care Katie.
Aloha Jessica,
Was glad to see that conditions are somewhat on your side.
Am sending you some material that I recently wrote that might be of interest to you.
You remain in my wife's and my prayers.
Ten Ways To Change Core Beliefs To Core Values
1. Be at peace with yourself. Even as God calls you to growth and progress, God loves you as you are. You have worth beyond measure, for you are a child of God.
2. Don’t make war with parts of yourself that you can’t change. Accept your shadow side, your brokenness, your weakness, as well as your strengths. Inner peace unifies the parts into wholeness.
3. Ground yourself in values that you’ve chosen with in tent and deliberation. Then determine where your own attitudes and actions are at war with those values. Only you can end the conflict.
4. Recognize if you’ve made resentment, distrust, hostility your armour against a world that has hurt you in the past. Commit yourself to remove this armour, piece by piece.
5. Unclench your jaw and your fists and drop your weapons. When your posture is tense, guarded, and wary, you are preparing for battle, not for peace. Let your body be a diplomatic envoy in a world seeking peace.
6. Maintaining an enemies list taxes your energy and hardens your heart. Look for the good that God sees; love your enemies. When there are no enemies left, there will be peace.
7. Disturbing the peace is a crime. When you rant and rave and stomp and fret over life’s petty grievances, arrest yourself.
8. When there’s someone with whom you have conflicts, begin to make peace in your imagination. Picture yourself at peace. Slowly enlarge the image to include the other person. Put that picture in your mind’s pocket and look at it with love now ant then.
9. Work through your anger. Those who hurt you do so out of their own insecurity, ignorance, and weakness, not strength. Be strong and move beyond your anger toward forgiveness.
10. Passive acceptance of injustice is not peace; it is a threat to peace. Recognize the threat and work for justice. But take care to avoid methods that are as unpeaceful and unjust as what you’re trying to eliminate.
Pax et Bonum Duane
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