We passed close to another boat this morning but couldn't see him through some rain.
I pulled some sail in and out as the wind dropped off, then came back and right now we're doing a nice 6knots with 20knots of wind. Have passed 2000 miles today and my best guess is around 16 days to the equator, but it could be anything as it is all weather dependant over the next few weeks.
This afternoon I decided it was time to have a bit of fun in the galley. I've been making chocolate cupcakes! It's been quite an adventure really with ingredients and mixture going everywhere, as Ella's Pink Lady bounces along. Life would be so much easier with a third arm but I got there in the end with all the mixture, less the stuff all over my face! (Maybe I should consider a career as a juggler when I get home?). Then divided it out into the paper patty pans. Then the fun part, icing and decorating!
They are all cooked now and they smell very good. Better go now and try them out. But I've attached a pic of the cupcakes below for you all to see!
Jesse
Pic: Jessica's Chocolate Cupcakes!
336 comments:
«Oldest ‹Older 201 – 336 of 336Hi Jesse! This is Mrs. Dietrich's 5th grade class in North Carolina. We read your blog every day after lunch.
We were tracking you on our own map until you put your tracker on your website. It was a lot harder doing it ourselves so thank you for putting yours up.
Were you upset that you did next years homework? We can't believe you have to do homework AND sail around the world! That must be hard. How do you turn it into your teachers to check?
Thank you for always having a new blog. We love reading it! We can't wait to see your next video.
-23 curious students
11-05-09 @12:12
Hi Jessica,
Just a quick note…I forgot to tell you how pretty the cupcakes looked. Very colorful and nicely decorated. I had to laugh at the amount of shocked bloggers there were. Everyone got a big kick out of your talents, which is apparently one of many. Maybe this is the start of you becoming a Master Chef, LOL I’m sure there’s bigger and better things in store for you. (Nothing wrong with Master Chefs though). What’s in store for Christmas????
Take care and be safe and stay alert.
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
Jess,
I'll take a cupcake!! I still can't get over all the comforts of land you have on board! I hardly ever make myself cupcakes and I live in a house, not on a boat.
I hope you did find all the leaks. Stay dry!
Rob
Columbia, Missouri, USA
I'm sorry Jess, I just have to say it...
CAPTIAN CUPCAKE!!!
Jess..you're amazing..those cakes look better than mine when I cook on a level kitchen floor!!
You are a true inspiration.
Janet, Newcastle NSW
You're a true heroine!
Hi Jesse,
I've been very busy, we've been working at Beerwah for a while. Guess you miss home a bit, being in constant communication with home must make things a bit easier.
A world record in sailing baby, cake decorating Hummmmmm.
They look tasty though.
I suppose I should tell you a bit about myself. I'm' 60 married with four kids and a few grand kids, there the best fun. I own a construction and heavy transport company base on the north side of Brisbane. My primary area of work is greater Brisbane and sunshine coast.
Just thought i might be nice if you new the type of person writing.
I find one of my main points of the day is now to check your blog. someone wroth to you and said that when you didn't wright they kept checking the blog to see if you are OK. I find myself doing the same.
Sounds like your going great. You sure have a great following from around the world, richly deserved. take care.
Fair winds and following seas.
Angus.
Very pretty cupcakes, Jess. When do you hit the scary parts of the oceans? When will your abilities begin to be put to the test by rough seas? I hope we can see more video soon, and if they can be a little longer with more of a look around Ella's Pink Lady and the ocean around you.
Take care, hold on tight, and keep enjoying. You'll be done in no time. I just started a new job this week, and it's already Friday.
Have fun!
Cupcakes look great. Do you cater weddings?
Hey Jess- it's my first blog on here. I catch all updates each day at work. You are quite the inspiration for my 12 year old daughter who loves sailing. (I love sailing and eating cupcakes!) haha Take care and God Bless.
Steve & Lisanne
Klamath Falls, Oregon, USA
Congrats, Jess, on the 2K mark!
Last week or so we wrote that we wished that instead of raining squid on your deck, it would rain chocolate cupcakes. Then I woke up this morning to see your latest blog entry and thought "It really happened!!??"
The Nicholson Family
Sterling, Virginia, USA
Hi Jessica,
What a great post. Your cupcakes look lovely - very creative! Much better than I could ever do on dry land!
Hope you manage to get all the leaks. Sounds like you are doing a great job.
You are just amazing!
Love Janice x
Cupcakes ? Your kidding... According to Monty Python's Flying Circus it's "ALBATROSS... COME AND GET YOUR A L B A T R O S S ..." out there...
Hi Jess:
Be sure your clipped on in the bouncy weather! The cupcakes look great, how much batter did you get on your face trying to lick the bowl? Hope you fixed the leaks, a damp cabin would be a bummer. I love the tracking map! Have fun and stay safe.
Barbara from Elk Grove, Californis
Hi Jess
That's so funny! Really enjoyed your description of making those cupcakes!! Just think you are on an epic voyage, sailing solo around the globe and you are making cup cakes on a bouncy ocean! Who would have thought??!! What a cack! Love it! Great Photo - thanks for sharing the piccy with us! What a fun way to celebrate the milestone of sailing 2000 miles.
Any left, or have you already demolished them?
We all see the mature focused side of you and are amazed by your inner strength, courage and knowledge on this journey. So glad that you can still be a kooky teenager at times, making cupcakes!
Good luck with the sealer and you war against salt water, dampness and leaks. Hope you got them all.
Take care Jess - off to work now! Looks like it's going to be a dreary day in Sydney today, but it's Friday! Which is the best!
"There is no more thrilling sensation I know of than sailing. It comes as near to flying as man has got to yet - except in dreams" Jerome K. Jerome
Sally In Sydney
Captain
First Mate
Bos'n
Ship's Surgeon
Chef
Photographer
Chief Engineer
Writer
Navigator
and BAKER!!!
you jess, are absolutely amazing!
john b.
"sloop john b."
virginia
Hello Chef Jesse,
Nice cupcakes! They are so cute, and I bet they were yummy! Leaks can be a big headache. Hopefully you have sealed them all so you can stay drier. Wow! 2000 miles already. That is fantastic. Keep doing a great job, keep being safe, and stay alert. Maybe the weather clear soon, so you can dry out and get all the salt off you. Keep smiling that smile....talk to you tomorrow.. :)
Baking at sea - impressive!!
Congrats on passing 2000 miles!!
The cupcakes look delicious dont know how you do all these things - making cupcakes in the middle of a bouncy ocean?!? Take care and keep having fun.xo.
Hmmm cupcakes. yum
Hey Jessica,
Slow down, your going too fast....you will be back in Sydney before you know it and all the fun will be over ;)
Cheers,
Nick
Sydney, Australia
You go girl!
Cupcakes and surf and sea! WOW!
You are a star!
Hey Jess
Good for you getting your cooking skills happening. The cup cakes look awesome - hope they tasted great too.
Hope all the leaks are fixed too
I keep looking at your progress and am always impressed with your courage and your up beat manner.
You are indeed a motivation to all who are interested.
Keep well and safe
Noel Novice sailor Canberra
Hi Jessie,
The cakes are a true work of art. Unfortunately, there are presently no vacancies on Master Chef. I have no doubt that the producers of the show will want to talk to you once you get home.
Stay safe and keep finding those kind winds.
June and Richard Thorn
haha u made me smile when isaw ur cup cakes, i havethe image of u trying to hold everytingh and trying to bake them... (lso they look yumm, im chocolate fan). i havent post on your blog because i wasnt home or near any computer. hehe but here i am updating yslef with your info!
take care jess! my mind is still with you
mexican fan
chris
What you are doing is inspiritational. I wish I had your mental toughness and adventurous spirit. I am working on it and reading your comments motivates all who read them. Stay safe!
Dee.
I am starving, can you post a few to me in Ireland? :) good luck and do a big yell into the wind for me, something like " my cupcakes rooooooccckkk!!!"
cheers, Daithi
Hi Jessica,
Glad to hear that you just have small leaks. Hey, it's pretty exciting to hear about the flying fish. I think I'll look'em up online and see what they look like. I imagine that you're enjoying your cupcakes, Cheers!
Lori in Washington
They're brilliant Jess! Did your mum pack the decorations for you? You are so cool, girl! Keep safe,
Joolz (Sth Aust)
Hi Jess
Well done on your 2000nm. Hope you enjoyed your cupcakes.
Keep going girl!!!
Travel safe
Vijay
2000nm already and a cupcake celebration! Top stuff! As a mere male I have tried to make cupcakes in a completely land-locked kitchen. Heavy and doughy! Oh well, women certainly excel in that respect.
Huge storms here in the south east of Queensland last night. I'm listening to reports of 7cm (3 inches) hail at Warwick and pingpong ball size hail hitting the ground and bouncing two to three times. Amazing! after it has been absolutely dry for so long.
Be safe and come back to us as your lovely self.
Ian from Brisbane
Morning Jess
A big Congrats on passing the 2000nm mark, just as you pass over the Tonga Trench! And in case you were wondering how much water was under your keel, the average depth of the Trench is 20,000' (6KM) with a miximum depth of 35,702' (over 10km)- Britannica.
N'joy !
Great multi-tasking - baking, sailing and fixing leaks! Kids loved the pic of the cupcakes:)
As a pastry chef I approve of these cupcakes! I think it is pretty adorable that you decorated them. :)
Still loving your blog and supporting you all the way, Kara
You are an amazing girl!
Lucy from Los Angeles
Hey Jess
Hope your tummy coped with the cup cakes.
A very nice lady ( a sailor) you may have heard of her Janice Fitzhardinge has a wonderful saying, I thought you might like it " when it gets tough , stay in the moment and think and things will be ok"
I see King Neptune gets closer by the day. Keep on going three weeks on Sunday well done
Dusty from Dubbo
Attention all
You may not wish to publish this in fact I would prefer if you didn't but if you feel it is appropriate you may wish to tell Jess somehow.
I have a 17 yr old client, very depressed I showed him/her the blog, just happened to have it up on screen. The client knew nothing about Jessica's attempt. I have noticed a considerable improvement in my client since he/she began reading about Jess from last Friday Dusty from Dubbo
What about some damper with a hot cup of tea...YUMMY!
Keep those cupcakes - they will be worth a fortune on eBay when you get home. 16 days to the equator and 200 miles down.
Thanks for the update. I'm inspired again today - must be all the sugar.
Hi Jessica,
Cupcake Princess, well done !keep on keeping on! You are a "bright light" keep shining Jess.
Good sailing ,God Bless Dougal
Great stuff Jess. I cant cook, let alone sail. You certainly are made of great stuff and are doing something that you really want to do. Let the wind fill your sails.
Great looking cupcakes. Hmmm I wonder how they stacked up to Jesse Martin's cupcakes. ]:>
Sounds like the sailing just started getting interesting.
Hi Jesse,
It's been a while since I post anything, but I've been following everyday, and also looking at everyone's comments, so I won't reiterate on how fortunate you are to be realising your dreams. The one thing I want to really stress today is a big THANKS for sharing this, your unique experience, with all of us, sailors and non-sailors alike. Your experience has given me much to think about, and I think it has been like that for everybody who writes on your blog; as early as you are at this time on your circumnavigation, I can say that for myself your trip has already contributed some changes to the way I see things.
Best of luck on your way ahead. When I read the blog, my mind flies to the skies above the Pacific, and I picture your boat down below, very tiny in the middle of the immense Ocean, steadily on its course, full of fancy tech and with a mature sailor in command. The vision is no doubt very uplifting, and also undoubtedly, will be in my mind for many years. Keep safe above all, and I look forward to the many more illustrative posts and pics from you to come.
Best regards from Sergio (Venezuela)
Dear Jessica, the cup cakes look great. Can only imagine the trouble you went to with all the rolling around on the high seas!
We look forward to every update from you.
Good Wishes from Victoria, Australia.
Hey Jess
Great Cupcakes...i like the multicoloured on in the front of the pic...looks a bit like a Nudibranch....very colourful...smile
I hope they didnt taste salty.
Cool 16 days to the equator....or there abouts....i was wondering when you were going to be getting there....im planning a little equator celebration on your behalf.....so i can at least get an idea of when to organise it.....but will twig the details as you get closer.
Gotta go check on my mummy to be Guinea pig now...i think shes getting real close to having those babies...smile
Stay safe...continue having fun...the cupcake making would have been good fun...smile
Deb and the Guinea's
Jesse,
Cupcakes look good from a distance!
Glad to see your making progress and have nearly completed 10% of your journey; still a lot of experiences (and maybe some more cupcakes) ahead.
The blog is great and allows us to share in your challenge.
Hope it continues to go well and you stay safe and happy.
Do you have an exercise routine?
Martin , Perth
Looks like your track is going to take you between Niue (to port) and Palmerston Atoll off starboard. Yours readers might want to Google Palmerston before you pass by..its got a great history and its one of those postcard-heart-stoppingly-beautiful tropic locations. Many sailors use it as a stop over on the trip from Society Islands (Tahiti, etc) on their way west to Tonga-Somona-AU and NZ.
Here's a link to a pic - Main Street on Palmerston
http://www.flickr.com/photos/14534684@N07/1482839271/
Best Regards Jessica.
Steve in California
Hi Jess
We are a Year 3/4 class from Manilla Central School (near Tamworth) and we have been following your journey. We think you are very brave to do this journey on your own and wish you the best of luck.
From 3/4T
PS We love the decorations on your cupcakes!!
Morning Jessica I hope you are doing well today and managed a bit more sleep. I wonder what's on the menu today? I found a site for us novices to look at it shows wind, wave height and direction etc., really simple to read and has coloured maps, it is www.passageweather.com Maybe bloggers would like to look. Unless you have something better for us? So far you look like your having good weather for a while yet. Hope so. Best of luck, love reading your blog's and thanks for the tracker. Marie from OZ
They`re too pretty to eat(the cupcakes) hang them on the bulkhead kindest regards Brian & Margaret
Hi Jesse, The cupcakes looks great. We are are class in a New Zealand primary school. We put your blog up on our interactive whiteboard each day and read about what you are doing. We are learning a lot about sailing. All the best from Room 11 at Stanhope Road Primary School, Auckland, New Zealand.
Your 19th day as I made entry in the Log Of The Passage I've been keeping. I'm guessing your still on the straightest course for the Line Island Rendevous with Christmas Island, so I use the Scale of miles on the World map knowing they aren't perfect but adjusting when you give more concrete information.
Hope The rain is keeping your water tank full and that the leaks are finally sealed. I recall Tania Aebi had a bout with some pesky leaks that she finally sealed with some Silicon or RTV.
Hope you enjoyed the cup cakes and have clear smooth sailing ahead. I looked at 'Sail' to see if they mentioned you but didn't see anything...Blessings Miss Jess..Prayers always covering your passage..Take Care..
Gary & Jan
Savannah,Ga
Hi Jess.........You are really doing well, keep your eye on those leaks! Suggestion is to keep a light burning at night (possibly in the galley) this will attract the flying fish when you get up into the doldrums. Early morning take a walk around your decks and pick up the fish for breaky. Mind the bones, but they taste good!I follow your blogs every day and wish you fair winds and godspeed
Jessica
Congrats on 2000 nm mark. Great progress for sure. Looks like you are eating very well and my favorite food chocolate. Great job on the cupcakes. Question: have you had any cravings yet for anything? I remember when I was on board a ship in my Navy days, I had a bad craving for a dill pickle. So bad in fact that while the ship was at sea and doing an UNREP (underway replenishment)I happened along a large can of dills and proceeded to eat as many as I could sharing the large can with others just to try and get rid of the evidence. Boy, I don't think I ate another pickle the rest of the cruise. It sure did taste good at the time though. Just wondering.
Stay safe Captain Jesse
Brian
Lakeland Florida USA
Hey Jess,
Cup Cakes ! wow ......
“Good painting is like good cooking: it can be tasted, but not explained”
Youra legend
Mick
MNC NSW
These may well be the first cupcakes baked at sea on board a single-crew ship. They look tasty. Good luck staying dry and non-salty!
Master Sailor!
Master Chef!
Hi Jessica,
I paddled on the shore of Pago Pago
many moons ago.
We were very sweaty & thought we'd cool off.
Did we? NO !! Water was 30 deg C & had no ability to refresh.
I expect the water next to Ella will feel exactly like that so don't be tempted to plunge in off the bow & retrieve yourself at the stern !!!
You can't swim at 6 knots anyhow...strong as you are.
Hope you enjoyed eating the cup cakes...have a great day...my google earth shows not too much cloud where you are...enjoy the 6 knots & the flying fish.
Love flying fish. have seen them fly about 100 m before dropping back in the water.
bye for now,
Graeme
Hi Jessica
Well done on the cupcakes, looks like you are still having fun, and they taste good as well.
Another milestone crossed of the list with the 2000 nm mark, fantastic.
The weather forecast looks good for the run to the equator for now, and I hope it stays that way.
So keep having fun and stay safe, captain cupcake!
Cheers George and lots of from Exmouth WA
You've just demonstated what few people know, that the sceret of living in cramped quarters is to live well!!! What's next on the menu??
Go Girl, you're a champion!
Wow, Jessica you are an artist as well! There really is no end to your talents. Wonderful blog as usual, have just bought Lionheart, Jesse Martin's book and I can't wait to get into it. See how you have inspired us!
Have fun,
Bluefin, Buderim Queensland.
Yummy! The cupcake Queen. Nothing like the smell of cupcakes in the oven. Good sailing.
Yummy! The cupcake Queen. Nothing like the smell of cupcakes in the oven. Good sailing.
what a hoot... who needs to be an octopus.
The cupcakes look amazing! A belated celebration for the Melb cup??
Cheers, Leeroy from BNE
Hey Jess,
Cupcakes:) you really are amazing and you keep on keeping us entertained and filled with admiration of your ability to achieve.
I suspect I am not the only one wondering what you will pull out of the hat next.
Whatever it is 'good for you' seize the moment and continue to enjoy your amazing adventure.
Happy Days
Ruth
Awesome effort on the cupcakes Jess.
You go girl. Still following along with you every day.
Hi, Jess,
Hope your sailing day has been swift and productive. Breezin' for the equator. Wow! Congratulations on passing the 2K mark.
Wishing you all the best along with comfort, fun and creativity.
Hugs from Mary, Maine, USA
Great job with the cupcakes Jessi!....you have good hands.
Cheers from Mexico
ps
mmmhh....would you try some pancakes?
Love to follow along and love your uplifting sense of humor Jess!
Stay dry and know you are thought of all the way from Texas, USA!!
Cheers,
Debbie
Great cakes! How you maneuvered the ingrediants has me beat. Going great. Regards, from David in Tasmania.
Hi Jessica
What an Inspiration you are.
In this day & age when we see so many unsavoury things happening in your age group.
When you complete your venture what a future you will have with such a great experience behind you.
I am 74 & not into sailing but I wish you all the success in your venture.
Stay safe & may you make all the right decisions when going get tough.
Good luck
max
There was a young lady a baking
While her boat was leaking and shaking
She splashed on her face
And all over the place
Those cupcakes are real! No faking:)
Hi Jesse,
Can you tell all of us a little more about you, where you came from, your family, how the whole go around the world thing got started. You're proving to be a very interesting person and I think the world would like to get to know you better.
Tony
Beaverton Oregon
those are quite impressive for all the bouncing about that was going on!
They look deelish! hope you enjoyed every last bite :)
julia
Hey Jess,
Fancy cup cakes in the middle of the ocean, your just showing off now.If you had only saved some of that squid, than you could of had a truly great feast. lol
Stay Safe
Red
Jessica:
Awesome story about the cupcakes... they look awesome!!! I'm impressed... I can't even make them & I'm landlocked!!! Anyway, keep up the voyage - all of my friends here in South Carolina are keeping you in our thoughts & prayers.... safe sails my friend!!!
Bobby from South Carolina
...hi, jess! got any leftover cupcakes? they look so yummy! sail safe!
-aviv
castro valley, ca, usa
The fishermen know that the sea is dangerous and the storm terrible, but they have never found these dangers sufficient reasons for remaining ashore.
Vincent Van Gogh
Pretty much sums up your situation nicely - better to have ventured and failed - rather than stayed at home and let opportunity pass
Hey Jesse - enjoy reading your blog and wow! the cup effort gets full marks I should think. Be sure to enjoy them.
warwick
Port Macquarie NSW
Jessica,
You are becoming addictive. I can’t wait until I read your next report. They make a good read and you show maturity beyond your years.
You must have very proud parents and they have truly done a great job in preparing you for life.
Now, about your provisions. I must have a talk to my skipper about the food he provides us just sailing up the Queensland coast. Where is your mouldy bread and green meat? Fresh Patty cakes -That will be a test for our next trip.
Keep smiling – we are all with you.
Bruce
Hi Jesse, good luck with the leaks I lived on my cruiser for 4 years and never stopped them all, it was so frustrating, keep at it Sweetheart before you get to the rough stuff as there is nothing worse that every thing being damp all the time, love your cooking I put on a kilo looking at the pic, 2000 down Jesse wow, Hey I love the tracker Thanks, I sent an email to the shore crew thanking them too, hope they got it, Keep safe Jesse we Luv u and we Luv what you are doing, Roger and Lou Dwyer xxxxxxxx
Hi Jessica
If your leak repairs don't hold, next time mark where the leaks are with a pencil or some such, and wait until it dries out, then try again.
Lovely! Looks like fun!
Cheers,
Emm
Melbourne
Jessica
well done on the cupcake, watch out for other boats, not everyone is friendly. Remember what happened to HMAS Sydney of WA.
go babe go u r doing great. u r a very brave girl good luck to u and we r behind u all the way....pandj
I love it!! Cupcakes on the high seas :-)))
They look the best cup cakes. Watching your video inside we can see the sea horizon through the portal. Give us an idea on how much swell there is. Keep the bloggs coming no matter what its about.
You are amazing, Jess! Not only do you write beautifully and in a very interesting way (I should know as I've been a teacher for over 30years)but you can bake under sail! The cup cakes look yummy. Would love to sample.Hope you enjoyed. Thanks for the pic.
Phil, Perth.
Hi Jesse,
First congratulations on your cooking efforts I could imagine it was an extremely challenging event trying to keep the ingredients in the bowl and not all over the galley.
Jesse I have never been on a boat so can you explain the workings of your washing and toilet facilities which I understand is called the head. Do you have a desalination system on board? As an ex female plumber I am curious about the workings. Disability curbed the plumbing and nursing.
How are the studies I am doing a university course through OUA and was wondering how you had set up your schooling?
Cheers and good sailing
Evie
Hi Miss Jess we hav been on beach excursion 2tday 2 Agnes and we love your cake pic and they look so yummi. HOw do u do it on a boat. we wish we were with u to help eat em. Congrats on the 2000 norty miles. from MAravale Home Skoolers 5
wow look at those beautiful Cupcakes!
I can hardly believe my eyes.
this is just getting better and better.
I just can't believe you Jess.
This has put a smile on my face
for the rest of my life,
whenever I see cupcakes !
How cute are they ?
Jessica you truly are just the best.
gus
Well done Jess.
Cup cakes look great!!!
Am following you regularly as I have a daughter same age as you in Mackeller.Pitty about the next year work but your ahead now.
Smooth seas and fair winds.
Regards
MArc (Frenchs Forest)
Hello Jessica.
I have been following your story since Sept. You are quite amazing.
I have one question.
I can't figure out why the name Parker?
Maybe I missed the answer somehow but I read the news and all your posts.
2000 & cupcakes.
Again you are amazing.
Scott - PA USA
Hi jess
You are very bad ! no update today. Whats goin on here.
Loves , hugs and prayres.
Hallo Jessica, great to hear not only of your success of sailing, even cooking and the bakery seems not to be a big problem for you. I think your parents can be proud of her daughter.
Go, Jess, go on your way round the globe. We all are watching you, some of us a bit jealous not to do the same.
Many regards and fair conditions
Marcus from Germany
Beware Jess. Just off the coast of Nui there is a cupcake monster! "Ooh Yum Yum Cupcakes Yum."
Hi Jess good to see your making steady progress keep it up from NZ
cup cakes look great although looks like it might of been very bouncy haha . any ways hope things r going well and they stay dry, comment u more later byee .dt
u go girl had fun making them cup cakes .? connor N .
JESSICA,I KNOW WHEN IT'S NIGHT FALL IN THE USA IT'S MORE THEN LIKELY THE BEGINING OF YOUR DAY.. IS THAT ABOUT RIGHT? WELL HOPE FULLY IT'S A BETTER DAY THEN THE ONE BEFORE.. AND THO I AM SURE YOUR SAIL'N MAY NOT AS EASY .. YOUR HEAD WAVE WILL BE GETTIN BETTER EACH AND EVERY DAY. JUST HOW FAR NORTH DO YOU NEED TO GO BEFORE YOU SWING SOUTH TOWARDS SOUTH TIP OF S. AMERICA? WILL YOU BE WITHIN SIGHT OF LAND AT ANY TIME.. OR STAY FAR ENOUGHT OUT AWAY SO YOU DON'T GET THE HEAD WINDS THAT COME OFF THE SHORE LINE! I AM SURE YOU HAVE EITHER TALKED WITH A LOT OF SAILER'S THAT HAVE SAIL'D THIS PARTS OF THE OCEAN BEFORE TO KNOW JUST WHERE YOU SHOULD BE AT TO GET THE BEST OF WIND THAT IS OUT THERE TO MOVE YOU ALONG.
SO MANY OF US THAT ARE FOLLOWING YOUR EVERY THOUGHT OF TRAVEL, WISH WE WERE THERE WITH YOU.. BUT I A SURE YOU JESSICA.. THAT EVERY ONE SOME WHERE AT EVERY MIN OF THE HOUR IS PRAYING FOR YOU AND GIVING YOU BLESSING'S A LONG THE WAY.
GOD SPEED AND BRING YOU HOME SAFLY....
JOHN GLENN SHEPPARD USA
i dont like cupcakes. but good work!!
Jess, You are amazing and the more we hear and see of you leaves no doubt that your Mum and Dad must be incredible people too.
When the wind blows at night we think of you. Viv&Larry, QLD
I thought you were sailing solo, why did you say "we" in your personal blog?
Wow Jesse,for someone so young your certainly putting some of us oldies to shame. lol
When you get back home make sure you watch the long long trailer, and see how Lucy handled cooking whilst traveling.:)
I try to read your blog every couple of days, your an inspiration, best of luck.
Hi Jessica
Hope you're enjoying the days as much as we're enjoying your blogs. There's a lot of us living the dream through your experience. Would love to hear about some of your feelings & the relationship that develops between you & the boat.
Best thoughts from Mal. Emerald. Victoria
hey Jess
Friday night and the weekend yippee! I have just had a chance to read all the comments about you and your cupcakes. What a fan club! You'll have to write up the recipe because I imagine the instructions on the back of the box did not meet the immediate situation in which they were prepared and cooked. You are amazing. God bless
Dusty from Dubbo
Well done Jesse, keep up the good work and stay safe (and dry). Love the cooking experiments. Cheers Christine - Tura Beach
I presume there is a difference between leaks that come from the hull versus leaks that come from above the hull?
I hope yours are the non-critical kind and I assume your people are guiding you on this.
hi, i cannot make cupcakes on my Sabre dinghy so I'm envious of yours. Sue
They look very yummy. Wishing you happy travels.
Hi Jessica,
Forget Masterchef, I have thought of a new idea for a cooking show.
"Jessica's Cooking Adventures"
Whilst the name may be a little plagiarised, the concept would be a first..... a cooking show telecast from the high seas.
John F.
Brisbane.
its because your upside down up there georgia usa ian assie boy
Jeeze Jess,
You almost left Gus speachless! lol
Hi Jessica ! Great cupcakes ! You asked for a sugestion for a simpel ceremony for when you cross "the Line" the first time. First you have to swear to be a loyal subjekt to King Neptun so that you may travel safe in his Kingdom. Take a cup of sea water and pour it slowly over your head while prommising to live by and respect the law´s of the 7 seas and protect and care for all the living creatuers in and on the seas. Then shear one of your "cupcakes" with King Neptune ;-) Then you could "tar and feather" your self :-)But I think you should just colect some seaweed and dry it like a "Crown" put it on and pronunce your self "Prinsess of the seas". You will be one of King Neptun´s adopted dauhters ! Cheers Jessica I´m with you hart and soul..take care and stay safe."singelhanded" on youtub
Hi Jess
I too have been checking your blog and really enjoying reading about your days out there in the big blue. You truly are an inspiration!
Have fun out there and know that all of us back here in Oz and around the world are sailing along with you.
Ps. Hope you catch some awesome big fish too!!
Bec
WA
Jessica,
As of this moment, 313 comments posted and getting higher...
B E H O L D (said in a deep husky voice) THE POWER OF CUPCAKS!!!
11-06-09 @08:00
Hi Jessica,
Good morning,I just crawled out of the sack and naturally the first thing I have to do is check on what the latest news is on you. No news. But you still have bloggers raving about your cupcakes. I hope everything is going well with you. I hope eating them super rich looking cupcakes didn’t upset your tummy. How are the leaks doing? Have you been able to conquer them? I hope they are not a serious concern. I really enjoy the tracking system your crew set up. I tried google earth and couldn’t get past the first page. LOL I didn’t understand the instructions. I felt good that I got it downloaded, to me that was an accomplishment. Maybe I’ll try again later. But your shore crew saved the day when they set up that tracker. Take care of yourself and Ella (how’s the teddie and the chicken doing, I never hear you mention them anymore?) be safe, my little angel, and alert. I look forward to your next blog.
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, Jess,
By the time you get this it will be your Saturday morning, I think.
Hoping all is well on board Ella.
At least three hundred of us are trying to keep busy so we don't go back fifty times per 24 hours to check for a new blog post from you. You sure spoiled us with the photo of your cupcakes. A heavenly picture!
I trust you're working on the leaks while you can. At the same time, I imagine Ella is sailing in a pretty congested area of reefs, islets and cruising boats.
Take care and rest well,
Mary, Maine, USA
RE: post from Richard Lathrop
November 5, 2009 11:59 PM
Your poem is too funny!
Nice cupcakes! I bet Rachel Ray's or Paula Deen's cupcakes never got this much attention!
A STAR IS BORN...YET AGAIN!
Love your positve attitude, love reading your blog every morning. Thank you for taking the time to write it.
Smooth sailing...May God hear this and make it so!
Rhonda
Maine USA
Blogmaster Andrew,
You did a good job today! Now go to bed! Its late!
Great effort! Can't do that in my kitchen.
Best of luck (I certainly couldn't do it) Ellen (Wales, UK)
Hi Jesse,
Hey ... Hope you get those leaks fixed: I'm sure you will. Although it mustn't be an easy task juggling the tube of sealant with all that bouncing around. A Little hint that might come in handy when it's too rocky to use the Tube of Sealant (until you get calm seas to fix it properly) . . . . . if you have any CHEWING GUM ... Chew It Up really well, but don't chew or the goodness out of it, just so long as there's no hard bits still left, then do a Tempory job with that. I learned that little trick once with my Car, when the Seals around the Windscreen Wipers deteriorated where they went through the Holes in the car Body: The Rain was leaking like Warragamba Dam ...LOL... : Anyway, I tried Silicone ...But it kept coming loose (with the movement of the wipers): So I tried The Chewing Gum ... and it worked !!! ... It Lasted For Years & Years. I wouldn't recommend you use it as a Permanent Repair on a yacht though; but it might be okay as a temporary repair.
WOWWW !!! ... 2000 NM's ..... Well Done Jesse !!! ... Congratulations !!!
How was your Dinner Wednesday Night .... so Did they end up being Nachos or what ??!!?? ...LOL ...
. . And as for The Cupcakes ... They look SO YUMMY !!! ... My Mouth Is Watering Just Looking At The Photo of them. You Did Well !!
By the way Jesse, I'm also following your Sister's Blog ... I used to Breed Guinea Pigs Too.
Anyway ... You keep it Up Sailor Girl !!!
Have a Safe & Happy Journey ... But Most Of all, Have Fun !!!"
"You CAN And WILL Do It Jessica Watson !!!"
NM xx
Jessica those cupcakes look wonderful. Would you please tell all of us how "Ella's Pink Lady" got her name. Thanks and prayers coming your way for a safe and fun trip.
Liz in California
Hi Jessica, I'm so excited to check in your blog and see how your day has been. Its a great feeling from this side (central London) to be traversing the seas with you, so do keep us all up-dated and your photos make it come alive for us all even more - more of them please (if you can). I can't wait for you to see some marine life... and we then get to see it as well.
Just remember that you're not alone at all.
mcuh love
Julia (London, UK)
a true inspiration.
yummy cup cakes
will keep tabs on your blog to see how you are progressing.
well done.
Keep going Jessica...I know You will do it. There isn't many young Girls around like You. By the way the cupcakes look great, very creative. Kind Regards from Wogy (Moe, Victoria, Australia
Yummo, Jesse,
those cupcakes look delish. I can almost taste them from here, being Lemon Tree Passage, NSW OZ
best wishes
Shirl
I just discovered your blog today. WOW!! What an amazing young woman you are!! Good Luck and GodSpeed to you Ella (and PinkLady....)
From Caren B in Northern California
Those cupcakes are so cute. They look delicious. B.T.W, How did you cook them.
From Sarah
My daughter said the cupcakes are very pretty! I am reading your blog outloud to my children and we are all enjoying it very much.
Yummy cupcakes.. Love that you are having fun.
Yep! I can relate to you now...!
I read your blog every day...and it has taken 4 chocolate cup cakes for me to leave a comment!
Go girl! you are an inspiration to us all!
Take care and keep safe!
Ana from Spain
HI jess wat have been up to
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