Pic: Looking out into the cockpit at sunset
Pic: Ella's Pink Lady getting along nicely with the sun setting and the moon rising
Friday, November 6, 2009
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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 – 279 of 279that would b the topic of the days, sunsets and sunrises. smooth sailing jess,we r still here watching.
pandj
Hi, Jessica,
The tracker on your website indicates that you made a major turn north today -- from ENE to NNE, more or less. Is that just a one-day quirk, taking advantage of a wind, or have you started your run to the equator? If this is a new long-term course, make sure you miss American Samoa. I'm sure they'd be glad to see you, but you wouldn't be glad to see them.
The cupcakes yesterday looked like a lot of fun. I'm sure in your place I'd just settle for whatever was in the bags, and not try to cook when the kitchen is pitching and rolling underneath me. And I sure wouldn't have made decorative icing! I admire your determination not to let life get grim -- "hunker down for 8 months" -- and continue to have fun.
Thanks for the photos.
Michael from Texas, USA
11-07-09
Hi Jessica,
Way to go lady, you are really making some progress. I hope the weather was good for you and the sailing was smooth. How are the leaks doing? I hope they are not of the serious type. It looks to me that you are about half way between Tonga and Samoa. The last time I saw the tracker you were just south of Tonga and now you are almost at Samoa. Good for you. I love that tracker. Take care and be safe, I noticed in some of your pictures that you have the harness on. (I worry) Patiently waiting for your next blog and pictures. Thank you.
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
Hey Jess,
Love the pics & also the comment from "Stanlee" Nov 7 05:28am. Couldn't say it better myself.
Hugs & kisses.
The McGraths Nowra NSW
If a picture is worth a thousand words then thanks for the three thousand word blog Jess! You have transported us all into your amazing world!
Wow Jess, photos were a nice surprise. I've just started reading your blog on my phone so I can read your updates 7 days a week, not just at my desk.
"Never let it be said that one person can't change the world because when you think about it that's the way it always happens."
Glen
...hello again, jess!
love the pix...
... Second star to the right and straight on till morning!
... Actually, don't follow those directions! LOL!
...Sail safe, sweetie!
- aviv
castro valley, ca usa
Hi jes,wonderful photos.You have shown that you are a good photographer too.May GOD BLESS YOU GOOD HEALTH,SAFETY AND SUCESS.
good morning, Jessica - it´s just 06.00 am on Saturday. thanks for the nice pics, your looking better than on the last ones. In the last video you seemed a bit tired round your nose but now you look a bit more balanced. Nevertheless the view you can enjoy every moment looking over the sea is realy great. nothing more to say than -
go Jessica go, keep save and dont forget ´one hand for the ship - one for your own´.
Good luck moreover, many regards from Germany, your Marcus
Hi Jesse, keeping up with your blogs and I suppose you've heard all before, however, it can only be positive for you. Go you good girl, you're a breath of inspiration to all and more that read and follow your blog, there are so many of us following your passage that we await for the next blog with baited breath, some even chewing at their fingernails! This is the real deal you're sharing with us. And better than any soap you would find monday to friday on the "gogglebox"
Incidentally have you read the book and or watched video by Kay Cottee, "The First Lady" she was 34 at the time and here you are at less than half her age doing it, so here's little story I'd like to share with you. It's about the time I bought home Kay's video, (in those days) this day my wife was entertaining a number of her girlfriends at home. I entered with Kay's video and briefly told them what it was about, "just another video about sailing was the retort" Kay's story was soon to changed their minds and their opinions, to tears (of joy), at the time when Kay was sailing the Tasman, sailed into a roughie and was tossed off the boat and into the sea without ANY survival equipment! And boat sailing away! guess what, with the next wave she was dumped in what can only be described as in an unceremonious, unscathed fashion back aboard her boat, amazing hey the God of the sea was there with her.
May God of the sea be with you too Jesse. Can't wait for your book to come out in the meantime your blog will get us through.
Fosco and Dominique
Great pics! I was looking at Ella's Pink Lady in that big ocean in one of the pictures you posted, and thought about what it would be like out there in the middle of the ocean... just you and the elements. I got a good sense of how you could feel cramped if there was another boat in sight.
Thanks so much for doing this blog! It's fun to check in, having a little window into this grand dventure of yours.
The only other blog I read is of young friends (well, in their early 30's! Young is relative!) who have taken a year to travel around the world, on land though!
Susan in Oregon
Hi Jess
Great pictures and appreciate that you keep sharing wonderful scenes with us. Pls do not let School Work effect your writing powerful blogs. It is a source of adventure for office creatures like me.
Hi Jessie,
We read in the paper that you might be coming into somewhat stronger winds. Winds that will require more work and concentration.
Our thought and prayers are with you.
You are an incredibly brave and able young woman and we know that whatever challenges are in front of you, you will take them all in your stride.
Be proud, be strong and be safe.
Kind winds. Come home to Brisbane soon.
June and Richard Thorn
Hey Jess, Great Pictures. Your doing great :)
Hi Jessica!
This is the first time I have commented on a blog as I tend to avoid technology like the plague! You have inspired me to doing something new, and reading some of the other replies you seem to be doing it to others in spades! Keep up the good work!Good luck with the fishing and I hope the weather stays kind to you. I shall get the geography department at ReptonSchool Dubai to follow your progress.You are a credit to yourself, your country, and parents...Good luck with the schoolwork esp the Maths!
Graham Roy (Repton School Dubai)
Kia Ora, Konnichi wa, Ta lofa, Gidday, Hola, Bonjour, Ni hao,
Jess,
My names Monique and I'm 11.
This is my first blog to you.
How are you? How are you keeping? I really look up to girls like you who stand out from a crowd. Have you caught any fish yet? Cause you'll have lots of chances! Are you tired at all? Cause I would be if I was in your shoes! Is it hard cooking things on a boat? Do you ever get sea sick? Is the boat tame or wild? You're and awesome role model! Well I'll keep blogging to you but I've go to go! Enjoy your journey your in for some good times! Have a safe one!
Love Monique
Age 11 North Island New Zealand
Yep, looks like you really are out there, and not just updating your blog from your bedroom at home.... :-)
Actually it looks just brilliant._-/O\-_
If you ever get tired, sore or whatever, and are feeling low (and you should be sometimes) just realize that most of us would swap places with you in a heartbeat. (er, I mean if we swapped, you would need to stay to show us what to do. :-)
Thanks for the pictures.
Peter
The cockpit at sunset
The moon on the rise
Thank you for letting us
See through your eyes!
The views are spectacular, Jess. Look forward to more.
Jill (Newcastle)
Keep thinking about those squid! Hope you like the poem, Jess!
Squid Aboard
A squid upon the dodger!!
A “nice big one” she said!
And little ones upon the deck!!
But why up here and dead?
Perhaps the pink attracts them
Or Jessica’s perfume
Perhaps they sought some refuge
From some foe who would consume
Perhaps a ride was in their mind
Or a dare to jump the boat
No I think the squid were surfers
Hanging ten till the waves just broke!
Jill (Newcastle)
Hi Jess
Orange outfit looks great. While no more oranges on Ella's Pink Lady , this seems to be your favourite.
Hi Jess,
I asked for more pictures and I got them. Thank you very much. They look awesome.
John from Wollongong
Jessica - WOW, what a
"girman" (my name for a girl-woman) cause you kinda are in-between just yet. Beverly here from Tasmania. I am so in awe of you. Cupcakes on the high seas - would have loved to watch you making them LOL. I can't even get out of bed yet to eat them, let alone make them. But you do keep giving me so much encouragement, thanks for that and God Bless you for being YOU! The pics are great as usual. Those cupcakes look so yummy I could almost save them, download them, print them, and eat them (ROFL).
Here in Bridgewater, Tassie we are having a fantastically beautiful day. Total blue sky, no clouds, was a bit warm "for me" today, I think it was 21C - I don't do heat, I could be comfy where you are. Tomorrow and Monday are supposed to be a bit hotter, so...I'll just surf the net and look for snow in the USA and Europe.
I'm originally from Illinois (central midwest USA, 5 hrs south of Chicago). They don't have snow there YET, but they do get a pretty good fall over the winter. Some places are already getting gobs of it - Colorado, which is skiing country, as well as Idaho. There, that's your geography lesson for the day since you opened the wrong "school work" bag. I was wondering how you were going to go about "that" aspect of your life. I'm SOOOOO glad you didn't just chuck it in and just do the sailing bit. You can sail forever but you still have to have an education. Especially with all the equipment you need, electronics change so fast. At 63 I gave up and just keep up with my computer, that's enough for me.
You were looking pretty good in the pic of yourself. I don't know if you can tell from the comments you get, but I think you probably have a gazillion "admirers" out there of the "male" persuasion. Some are becoming quite open in their affection for you. Just tell 'em you are too young and you have too much life to live. It is kinda cute that they all admire you so much that they are falling in "awe" with you. I think it is admiration that is keeping everybody clinging to your words in your blogs. I know I for one admire your courage, determination, fortitude, and will power to do what you want to do in this life of yours.
I'll sign off for now and go fix some supper. I think spaghetti bolognese tonight, pretty easy (heehee, how I cheat - Heinz frozen) how bad is that, but it is actually quite good. Never had powdered eggs before (even when I was in the Air Force) but I'll take your word for it that they are okay. Take care of yourself and please keep your safety harness on when you are walking around on deck, inside too. God knows how to swim and He could save you but don't tempt Him lol. I will be praying for you and I hope you enjoy more nights on the deck looking at the stars (which are really all your admirers looking down on you as well as God's Angels). God Bless - Beverly and Andrew Penney, Tassie
What about another video blog
Hi Jesse,
Love the pics, Jesse.
Cya Jesse,
Gabi
Hi Jess like everyone round the planet I wish you fair winds and calm seas Re your leaks when weather permits look outside above the leaks for anything that is a possible cause the water can track down from any where outside and seal it all on the outside I suppose you have been given this advice best regards God Bless you and he will keep you safe.Regards Benjie
Oh Miss Jess, What wonderful pics. You are such an inspiration to my home schoolers. They track every section of your wonderful voygage and now we have to study on their demand any islands and countries that you pass and the seas that you are traversing. We have lerant so much about YOU MISS JESSICA WATSON Goodbye Caaptain Cook and Captain Fitzroy and hello Miss Jessica our WONDER GIRL. We are with you all the way .
Hi Jessica, well a lnd mark , over vthe international date line, next land South America , which is in fact were I am headed tomorrow , I guess ill be arriving before myou , . well all the best for now , look forward to catching your blogs while I am away , if I can find a pc . great pics by the way . stuart
Ah the serenity! ;-)
Go for it kiddo - doing great!
Keep going Jessica, great photos, and i like the new map giving some idea where your location is.
On behalf of Australia we are proud.
Hi Jess
I have to be honest with you Jess, I was a little worried last night when I went to bed before your blog came through. I even had trouble getting to sleep like a parent waiting for their teenager to check in. Was it just me? Then I realised I can't have sleepless nights for 8 months, I'm 50 now and need all the beauty sleep I can get. So I just want to say I am grateful for any blogs you find time to write and I will just have to deal with it. This is your journey and you should enjoy it as much as possible and write when you feel like it. I realise part of the beauty of your journey is not having to worry about days and nights and time like the rest of us. So now I have peace of mind again and won't despair if your blog isn't so regular. Enjoy your freedom out there, it must be a beautiful feeling.
Hi jess Wow this is so great to be able to follow your progress.You are soooo brave.Thank you for letting us go on this adventure with you.It must be awesome having all these people from all over the world messaging you.You surely have 1 big fan club.Anyway all the best and next time I l sended you a joke to make you laugh haha.Check you later sweets. Vicky from NZ
Jess, Beverly in Tassie here again! I just thought of something I feel compelled to say to you.
I feel, as do a gazillion other people that you should write a book once you get home and are over all the radio/TV interviews etc. Are you keeping a journal about all your feelings, thoughts, expectations, disappointments, etc?
I know that everyone in the world and beyond keep saying to you - write this, how do you do this, take more pics, do this, do that, so many demands on you... But pics and a journal with all the above will basically write your book for you if you take one or two pics a day (not to post but to keep for future reference), plus write in your journal when you are aware of your different feelings.
I'm not a writer but I just felt like I needed to tell you that stuff, maybe God was prompting me to because He Himself may be leading you to write your book when you settle later. I know as a 16-y.o., even a mature one as yourself, you probably do not want to take anyone's advise on stuff, but don't think about it as advise from me, think of it as directions from God.
It will definitely be an awesome book with Him leading you in what to write. Think about the other Book He helped produce, The Bible! Definitely a best seller!!!
Take care my dear, keep your tether on and stay safe, and here are some cuddles for you from warm Tassie {{{HUGS}}} Beverly & Andrew Penney
Hi Jess
You looook so cute.
Hi Jess, great photos, its beautiful out there! The cupcakes look yummy, can you say sugar and chocolate 3 times really fast? haha, its a mouthful! Hey if you get a chance, could you take a pic of the SAILS? That has to be a sight! Bon Voyage
Hi jess - My regards to the cook at Ella's Pink Lady Restaurant. By the way what is the menu tonite.
Hey Jessie,
Thanks for the pics - geez you are an accomplished photographer.
You look so happy and at peace, I really think that the sea is your second home - maybe even your first!
It is good to see you still looking well, you definitely look fresher than a few days ago and it is good to see that you are keeping up the girlie looks and not turning into an "old saltie".
I hope you are having a great weekend and you continue to have smooth sailing and stay happy.
Take care gorgeous girl (what I always call my 19yo daughter as well).
Cya
Andrew
Caves Beach, Andrew
Hey Jess Geat photos ...loe checking in each day...stay safe..
Bruce .Port Macquarie nSW
Hi Jessica - well,just coming up to 3 weeks into your epic adventure now, guess you are nearing the 2,300nm mark, must be around first 10% knocked off and now, guess the next major milestone is crossing the equator before heading into the south pacific, reading your blog all sounds to be going well for you, You have so many supporters with you every wave of the journey. Always remember that, you must just about be the most thought of person in the world. How are your "friends" Big Ted and Chick with an Attitude that were on the Jesse Martin interview bearing up? Hope you get some sun soon!
Happy and Safe sailing!
Jim - Perth WA
2000 and still blowing on the wind, what an adventure! Someone once quoted that to have a great life is to simply be aware of everything around us - you are certainly living that, and us land lubbers are seeing it through your eyes too! My thoughts are with you.
Good Jesse. You are listening - take more pics. The shots look good. Keep trying different compositions. Sometimes shooting your legs with the boat and sunset background could be quite interesting.
I will let you know if there is any new shooting suggestion. Happy shooting.
Pele Leung
A photographer
I am so proud of you girl. God Bless.
Ray from Maryland, USA
Hi Jessica, great pictures out there in the deep blue. Love your blog. Sounds like you'r doing great.
I read your blog every day and Gail and I wissh your all the best.
Our boat is all put away for the cold hard winter but thanks to your adventure we can have a little more sailing even if it's two dimensional.
Cheers
Hi Jesse,
WOW! Jesse you taking some of the most gorgeous pictures of a lifetime, keep them coming.
Looks like you are making some good headway. Sail on...Sail on!
Marion Bass Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
"Yolanda" (November 7, 6:36am), you 'blind' fake:
Tontitown is in AR, Arkansas, not AK, Alaska...
And stop etiquetting Jess, we love her as she is.
Jessica, What great fun to follow you on your adventure. I followed Zac for his whole trip and now I can go with you. Soon Abby will join you on her own wonderful exciting voyage. Oh btw your writing is very good and please keep the photos coming too.
Captnmarvel (so. cal)
Nice photos and blog. What type of gear/bait are you fishing with?
Just curious. Ewhen, CT New England
Hi Jessica! From another circumnavigator...Steve aboard my S/V Carina, a Cal 46ft. sloop.
How 'bout including a Lat/Long on your blog?
I wish you safe passages and best fair winds.
Steve Crow Punta Gorda, Fl
K4CPX
Hi from Sydney Jesse. Great photos and those cupcakes looked delicious! Keep it up. You are one of a kind! Best wishes :)
Great to see your still doing well. It must be about 2 weeks now since you left Australia so keep sailing you will make it.
Pete.
Many years ago I had a dream but unlike you I didn't chase it and regreted it ever since.
I am with the thousands of people watching and praying for you.
Calm seas and Neptune be with you
Ted in Texas
You are my envy. I so wanted to be able to be out there also but unable to due to finances. I know there is so much planning and preparation in taking on such an adventure of this sort. You have to be a genius to take on such a responsibility and to be able to share it with the rest of the world is wonderful. It's like I am living it with you. My dream come true. I know that you are going to be great at what ever you do. You are so brave and adventurous. Just never get over confident and never turn your back to the sea and you will be okay. Okay? Be careful, good luck and best wishes. Mark Sweet Home, OR, USA
Good Luck you will be able to do it i know you will. You rock .
Jess, thank you so much for sharing your adventure with us.
I am finding it so exciting from this end, must be totally amazing from yours. Your photos are great and really help to tell the story.
Take care.
Love the pics! Keep 'em coming. =D
Cheers,
Emm
Melbourne
I can feel it
And it feels great
You're hell of a dude
Love U
Hey Jess! How are you Girl?
I almost ran into you in Norfolk the other week. I was onboard Ka Pai and you thought we might be sailing next to you. Turns out we were at anchor... It didnt click at the time but if I had known Pink Lady was you I would have come out to say hello and wish you good luck! So... GOOD LUCK!
Cant wait to see you make it around ~ I know you will :)
Happy sailing,
Mark
Are you okay? Doesn't seem like we've heard from you in the past 24 hours??? If something happens to you and you notify your stand-bys, will they update us so we can all think good thoughts for you? Concerned mother in Hawaii. The pacific is a gentle giant but you can never turn your back on the ocean and get too relaxed.
11:30 PM EST, Mon, Nov 8, '09
Loved your pictures, Jessica. Especially of the sky and sea. These are my favorites:
"Pic: Looking out into the cockpit at sunset"
And:
"Pic: Ella's Pink Lady getting along nicely with the sun setting and the moon rising"
I'm wondering if lager files of your pictures could be available when one clicks on the pictue in your blog? That would be such a neat thing and then we could print them for our wall as we follow you progress.
Keep up the good work of sailing,
Leon
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Hi Jesse
Those are really cool and awesome photos. You are really cool too!!!
I hope you'll soon get use to all the troubles you have to cope with right now and break the record.
Everyone can't wait till you return safely with fame. Everyone believes in you... (no pressure)
YOU CAN DO IT, Jesse, GOOD LUCK
From,
Witch Girl
Hi Jesse,
You are very cool, and I think you are really brave to travel around the world like that.
Good luck, Jesse
Hi Jess great pics, you are a great insperation to a lot of people in Emu park Qld. we all wish you well. we look forward to seeing more. Go well may the winds be with you.
Adrian
Hi Jess, I hope you post more pictures on your website. My class has been following your blog too. My teacher has been trying to send a comment too. Anyway I should be going. Bye Jess from Raquel.
Hi jess
what i think you are doing is great. Sailing around the world is an awsome adventure!
From Deana :D
P.S Get some sleep lol
It's great to see you doing so well - great work Jess - happy sailing.
Jessica! This is amazing.....to be able to follow a 16yo sailor on her "around the world adventure"!Don't know what you're made of, but bravery and courage are certainly in the formula!Will be paying attention to your revelations! Thanks for sharing this amazing experience!Wishing you all that you need to accomplish this feat! Sue
Hi Jesse,
I find myself checking in with everyday. You are amazing. Looking forward to hearing you've passed over the equator. Do you pass any little islands? What about other boats?
Jessica,
Hello here from Maine, USA! I don't sail but I love reading about solo sailing adventures, I have about every book ever written about it and hope to add yours to my collection someday! You are such an incredible person, if anyone can do this you can. You're in my thoughts and prayers. Keep up the great blog posts! Take care and God bless!
Dana
Best wishes Jess. I Dive all over the world an have been to some very dark an scary places. Inside wrecks at depth and have seen alot of fish. However, my experiences last a few hours and I always have a back up crew on hand. What you are doing is truly inspirational and will be a huge personal test. I look forward to seeing you succeed and watching your return to Sydney. Take care and fare well. Will be watching:-)
Hi jess
Doing well. My teacher is wondering how the chick with attitude is?Hope you and the pink lady make it. have fun for the rest of the journey. bye
Hi Jess
Doing well. My teacher is wondering how the chick with attitude is? Hope you and the pink lady make it! Have fun for the rest of journey! Bye!
I wish I had the guts to something like that!
good luck, and have fun!
Have been watching your progress and love to read your blog. Well done Jessica
Geoff
nice photos following you from Columbus Ohio U.S.
Nic
love your descriptions and pics jessica,
thanks for a share of your world
ellen
xx
You are amazing! you are a really inspiring role model and i look up to you.It would take a lot of courage to do this, courage that i don't have yet. I hope you have an amazing trip.
hi jess love the boat
and it takes ALOT! of corage to sail that far all by yourself and at such a young age;]
Hi Jessica,
What a courage and an example to all of us. You are a source of inspiration ! May the success be your companion.
David
I am so proud of you, yet I do not know you. When I was 12 my family and I sailed from NZ to Fiji, Vanautu and New Cal then to Aust. So I love following you as it seems as I am reliving the experience. I am now 38yrs and to this day still appreciate the experience. I loved the magical sunsets and the spiritual feeling of being at one with nature. Good luck to you and good on you. You are a gutsy mature person and I wish you the safest of passages. You will have a lifetime to look back and reflect on your truely magical journey.
Warmest wishes
Vanessa (yacht Tava)
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