Been a bit of a busy day and time got away from me so I'll keep today's update short. Just wanted to let you know that all's well. More than well really, as we've been getting along so nicely out here. Loving every moment!
The wind’s been sitting on about 15knots from the south east so Ella's Pink Lady is sitting on a close reach plodding along at a steady 6knots. After passing reasonably close to Minerva reef(below Tonga and Fiji) this morning, I've been spotting and passing quite a few yachts so that's kept me vigilante on deck. Other than that, I've been pouring over charts and forecasts again, chatting to a few people on the sat-phone and keeping up with chores and a little maintenance.
Jesse
Monday, November 2, 2009
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«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 238 of 238WOW jess your awesome, keep up the good work champ. Take care & God bless.
Rosa (Australia) =)
I just caught up with your blog and travels today. You're a wonderful inspiration. Glad you and your team are sharing your adventure with us.
Yes You Can.
Go well.
Hey Jess
Did your ground crew include you in the Melbourne Cup,,,,or are you pretty busy.
Hope the wind keeps up,,,sounds like you are making very good progress.
Saw you on tele last Thursday,,,really brings home that you are one courageous individual out there doing it for your self.
Like most others can't wait to get some sought of tracking map to monitor your progress,,,thats because we are all very interested.
Keep up the techinical stuff,,,us novices love it.
Keep well and Safe
Regards
Noel - Novice sailor from Canberra
We are happy that you have been sailing along smoothly. We will always be eager to read your blog and track your route on the map.May GOD BLESS YOU WITH GOOD HEALTH ,SAFETY AND SUCESS.
Proverbs 22:29 (The Message)
29 Observe people who are good at their work — skilled workers are always in demand and admired; they don't take a backseat to anyone.
Jessica, after reading your post I thought only of a very skilled and talented young lady doing what comes naturally to her, and doing it all well. I came across this verse in this particular version and thought I'd post it. It just seems to fit today's post. It does seem that you are in fact in great demand! I hope it is encouraging to you, and again, I am today praying for you, your health, your equipment, and the weather and seas. May you find something as today goes on to energize and encourage you mightily.
We've been offline for awhile and getting caught up again. Hope to find some of your video/skype interviews online tomorrow!! That would be exciting! Can't see them on the HD Ten channel news. Sigh...
At any rate, yay for the successful updates! You are really moving along. I love your new tracking map with pink boats! Heheh... That's a great touch there. OH and have fun with that school work bag! HA! My girls got a kick out of that one. You'll have to post us on your progress through that... I hope you aren't working on calligraphy or anything that requires a steady hand on that rocking ship! Hehe...
Take care!
Indiana Girls
Hi Jesse
Just got home from work doing a back to back shift. Fantastic to read your latest blog and find you are going along so well. Liked the new photos on your home page, guess we can thank your ground crew for those. Hope the schoolwork went ok, too bad about the oranges. Must be so nice out there on the ocean, especially while things are going aok. Keep up the good work, and hope you continue to enjoy yourself.
Bron NSW
If you want to get an idea of where Jessica is and how far she has travelled..... cut and paist this link into your browser.
http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF&msa=0&msid=
117746536415705544001.0004776fc089bd433d641
...hi, jess! good to see that all is well! until next time, sail safe!
-aviv
castro valley, ca, usa
Hi Jess,
Getting any time to fish those reefs as you sail past them?
A picture of your first catch would be great !!!
Bon
Hello again "Jessicaptain"
Inspirational Jessica - glad to see your team have put your "Approximate Track" on your blogg - but NOT your actual track - lots of us out here following you have a rough idea where you are when you say that you are south of Fiji or near Tonga - we DONT need to have your exact your coordinates - as we also know that even passing you an orange will ruin your magnificent RTW attempt. We are happy with approximates.
Also good to see that your minders are also removing unsavoury comments - where have all the doubters gone ?? - you are converting them to believers with your achievements - wonderful teacher !!
Keep your sails full and Gods Speed
Regards Bryan - Perth WA
11-03-09 @00:53
Hi Jessica,
I Just came across the map in the "Voyage" section and that is great. When it was first mentioned I thought that I was going to have to navigate and calculate and do all sorts of figuring, but this is fantastic. This is more my speed. Glad to see you are making such good time. I also like to read what gustav haffner (pilot-navigator)has to say. He is very informative and explains your progress in a very simple manner. I have picked up quite a few tips from his blogs, Thank you Gustav.
There are a number of other bloggers that pass along good information to.
Keep up the good work Jessica, your doing a great job. Stay safe and alert, I’m anxious to hear from you again.
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
Hi Jessica. You seem to be makeing very good time. Keep it up in case the wind drops off in the doldrums. If I have you plotted correctly ( about 160nm SW of Tonga) I think you may be heading towards an area of rain. You can have a fresh water shower !
Jessicas circumnavigation of our planet Earth on the beautiful Ella's Pink Lady is turning into and absolute epic journey and great adventure for everyone.
There are People of all ages and from all walks of life,from all over the world sending messages and following the blog.
Sailors in the Navy and marines of various flags and nationalities,others who have been sailing the oceans for most of their lifes and at an age where other mere mortals would take off their wellingtons and retire,are inspired to keep on going because they never have lost their zest for life and thirst for adventure on the high seas.
It is amazing to be part of this great Journey.
What I find most amazing is how even the youngest children of 5 years,some even younger are so inspired by Jessica's journey,they want to write their own little messages to be part of all this.
All those young Kids and teenagers will soon be the planets future.
This promises to be a future filled with the spirit hope,love,beauty and adventure.
zshhhh))))))))))))))))) ∆ ˚
Hi Land team
Noticed that you guys have changed the pictures on Blog and video. Nice work and beautiful pictures.
Hi Jess ! Safe sailing.
Hi Jess,
I love going to school and reading your blogs fro shared reading! That is the highlight of my day, coming in after recess and reading your blog.
I can't wait to see plotting map on the site, soon.
I watch Thursday Night Live each night watching you on skype then change the channel, again, lol.
Better let you go.
Emma
Hi Jessica, I'm just checking in on you to see how the last week's been. I notice that you write like there are others on your boat. You say "We are sailing to...". Are you doing that out of respect for your shore team? I'm just curious. It's fun to read about your safety system that you sleep in. Safety first!
Take care,
Lori, Washington
Good
Better
Best
Never let it rest, until your good is better and your better is Best.
I do not know who wrote it, but it has helped me many times in my life. You go girl, you are living the dream.
Red
Red
Yay!!! Love the tracker.
Gday mate..wish I were there..What a great trip..So much to see and learn..I hope all is well with you and your little ship and continues to go well.. Stay alert and focused..We are with you here in Hervey Bay..Cheers..
Hey Jesse,
As a mother of twin girls 6 days younger than you & also a daughter 16 months younger again, I find myself worrying about you on a daily basis. Each night I kiss my girls goodnight, I whisper "goodnight Jessica" to you. As with many who write to you, we are looking out for you always. We have adopted you as our own, and wish only the best for your future. We are proud of what you are doing and can't wait for you to be home. Don't worry about how long it takes, as long as you are safe and happy, and Ella is happy too!
Love and cuddles from one of your many "mums" xoxoxo
Happy sailing
Vicki, Michael, Laura & Rebekah and Kaitlin
Hey jess,
I have not been able to log on the last few days life has been so busy .... i just want to be cruising on a yacht in the middle of no where....... sound familiar!!!
You are doing this all a breeze good on you
take care
Angela
Brisbane
Reading and thinking of you!
You are a real Fighter!
Best regards from Sweden and Me!
Hello again Jessica,
Enjoy so much reading your blog each day you you have the time to put it up, and voyagiing with you as it were while still on dry land! !
Your adventurous spirit along with all your encouraging followers will keep you on track.
Our prayers are with you always. Y & N Thompson.
Hi Jess
Sounds like you are really settling in to the everyday tasks and monotony of mid ocean cruising.
I would doubt you felt the 6.2 sub ocean earthquake yesterday arvo Sydney time at 24.124S 175.134W
There has been a bit of activity out that way of late.
My wife and I are off to Vanuatu in two weeks for a great week off.
I so hope to be out there in the not too distant future living my dream.
I so love the fact that you are living yours.
Good luck and fair winds
Tony
Hello Jessica,
I'm glad all is going well for you still. I have been a bit busy with work and completing my last assignment that was handed in last Friday 30th Oct which is a relief to have done.
Keep safe, stay focused and strong.
Pete.
11-03-09 @22:15
Hi Jessica,
As usual, a very nice description of your communication system. I enjoyed the funny story about the search for the cheese. It sounds like you could have been in your own kitchen at home and just hollered out to Mum, “hey where’s the cheese”. LOL Sorry to hear about the English homework. Didn’t even have any luck fishing. There are those kind of days, but it will get better. Yes, there’s always tomorrow. Glad to read that you made it past Minerva Reef. I read some nasty stories on other blogs about that reef.
Question: When I first saw the map the line indicated that you were between Fiji and Tonga and a little bit south. (Minerva Reef) Later when I looked at it it appeared that you were swinging south of Tonga and going around the east side of the Island. Did you change your route or is that just a latter entry?
I’m getting a little envious reading all these blogs where people are telling of their sailing stories. I look back and think, maybe that’s what I should have done, but I was a biker, and I loved the open road. I guess we all have our own thing. But with detailed coverage of your voyage I can sail with you, and I am enjoying it. Thank you.
Take care, be safe and stay alert and don’t forget to wear your harness.
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
Hi Jesse,
All's weell WILL end well.
Cya,
Gabi
im on my little half way round the world trip 45mile from townsville to see my girlfreind on an island again,lol.sat down to write the the family a mail as been so long and have a few hours on my hands and still 30mile to go to the island,nice here today-sitting on 8 to 11 knots and so flat(cats,lol)great to hear your progress jess,take it easy and allways happy your doing well.should be my last trip as the season to go south is really here now and we are going to head south real soon,lol
How much time do you spend each day on (a)sailing i.e. steering the boat and adjusting the sails.
(b)eating
(c)having a bath or shower
(d)writing your blogs
(e)school work
(f)sleeping?
Keep up your inspiring voyage. I'm looking forward to your safe return.
-Geoff,54 (Melbourne)
GO JESSICA!!!! Your sooo brave,travelling around the world all by yourself in a boat! Keep up the awesome work! :D
Hello Jesse,
My Aussie friend introduced this amazing web site of yours to me and I've read some of the your blog.I know nothing about sailing but I'm so thrilled with your story.I will continue reading your blog till the voyage ends.You count me in as a fan.You're such a wonder girl to me.Live your dreams and fight to the end.Love you.
Tick from Thailand
Hi Jess
It looks fantastic out there!
What have you got planed for crossing the equator ?
Simon
Hi Jessica,
Good work of your 10 days of the journey. I like your photo of the weather.
Siobhan Kelly, Australia
hi jessica
this is john paul trak i think what you're doing is great though how can you sail without supervision. I like your blog
from john paul at australia
hi jess,
that is so awesome being the youngest person to sail around the world at the age of 16!!!! that is insparational !! good luck and try to get back alive!
Hey Jesse,
Im from Londonderry, NH and my whole class reads your blog each day and we are very excited for you and hope you have a great trip...the pictures(on your blog)dont show at our school, but are showing up at my house... i dont understand why though.... keep working hard Jesse!
Emily, Lonfonderry
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