Official Jessica Watson Blog

Hi Jessica;
Seem to be having transmission problems over here.my last comment I see was 23rd,however have sent three after that,maybe the dampness is affecting my PC,who knows,so I will try again.
The situation is starting improve,waters have started to recede last day or so,but our task remains.We have has successful outcomes in the last 24 hours too.
Hope you are getting some relax time,so enjoyed your stint on Wild Oats,I have been following them for a few years now over here,I bet it was a blast to be on board.
Guess wheels will be up for you in a few days,you will so enjoy the big apple,it is no other city with such nightlife,it never sleeps.
My last visit was 9/11,up to my neck in rubble and all the other tasks we performed,was a month I wont forget.
By the way how did you get the mates to wear Pink,was impressed.
Anyway,got to get some rest,another long day awaits,continue enjoy your time,I know your US followers await you with open arms and much love,you have truly brought our world family along for a ride of a lifetime.
I so look forward to all your Us coverage and taking New York by storm,lets keep our fingers crossed the Hurricanes in the Atlantic at present stay away for your US party.
I remain in total admiration in all you have done and are still doing,you truly are a True Spirit.
Much love and hugs to you and family.
Aloha,
Stephen M.,
Transplanted Aussie.
in Pakistan flood rescues.

Hi Jesse....I've been waiting to hear the results of the SB3 racing and how you guys went, and I've just noticed the latest blog...so I shall go yonder and place my paw print there too...as Tony L says it would've been interesting to have been on that SB3...and who did the most yelling!...hehe....Clint in Melbourne

Hi, Jess............
Nice to see you and team getting dialed in toward the end of the series. ..Super close racing! It was interesting how short the races were, with seconds between boats at the finish line..................... Sounds like you had a great fun week. You deserved it after that killer book signing schedule!................Cheers.........Richard in Maryland

@bengt, 27.08.,07:33am: You are having fears? Goodness, you should have been at Knox City Shopping Centre in Victoria, AU on the 08. Aug. when Jess signed books. From an Aboriginal's point of view we were all very scared that she might loose her spirit countless times over, given the amount of photos being taken with her in it, but she toughened up and confronted this challenge in an amazing effort. Well done
Regards
Victor C.Pankouken

As Ella's Pink Lady chews at the Bit and starts kicking in walls! :... Glad shes just a boat and not reading your blog Jess ... I hope you/re having fun but you guys are also working hard as you are racing and competing. You must know you all have the edge. You're with Jessica Watson and as long as she can see all her competitors as little ocean liners then no body would want her behind them. lol... Hope you guys did ok!... It must be hard in that horrible weather. lol... Take care Jess and I hope you don't put them boys an too much danger. lol... ... Kick butt Jess, your racing now.

Hi Ho Ho Jess'io...I'm getting slacker with my instant replying that I usually do...but anyway here I am, well I hope the boat cruise went well and if the photo of you wearing the Captains hat is anything to go by it looks like you had a great time including your family....we've had our 4th Jessaholic pre-Christmas Luncheon just recently which was very successful we had a great time which included some very nice surprises!!....Jess congrads on your Young Performer of the Year Award...sooo cool!....Well what's next for you I wonder...just can't wait for more News!....that Captains Hat really sits well on your head....cheers Clint - Melbourne Town

Jess,

Way to go on your book tour!
I heard you got blisters from signing so many books. You looked great at the movie premiere!.....http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/BLvA2rLdsek/Other+Guys+Australian+Movie+Premiere+Arrivals/hRd8R43yGqd.....

All the Best
Richard inMaryland

08-24-10 @ 12:21
Hi Jessica,
Just read ‘The Latest News’ article and was glad to see that you’re getting some ‘racing’ time in. I’m not familiar with all the different classes but it’s obvious that this is not a beginners class. I have to do some research on that. I expect that you will keep the crew on their toes and all of them working together, you do have an experienced crew.
Good luck to you and your crew, I’m sure that you’ll make a fine showing and leave the rest in your wake,…..Yes????? Of course!!!!! Take good care of yourself and I’m looking forward to seeing you when you make it to the U.S. Loads of love and hugs, and stay hooked on….lol… @ Beverly from Tasmania: Thank you for the kind words but don’t forget how faithful and supportive that you have been to Jessica, you’ve been through some hard and difficult times and still took the time to send some very nice supportive letters to Jessica, I’m sure she appreciated them. I know that I always enjoyed reading your posts to Jessica. Glad to see that you got out for awhile, take good care of yourself. Always remember Jessica, That God will continue to hold you in the palm of His hands, and the Angels will keep you safe, and I pray that He will guide you through your up-coming years Jessica, your doing a fine job of that. Your faithful friend, fan and follower Michael 75) from Kingwood, WV.

Hey Jess...have a great sail today you guys have got it so lucky....its Offical I'm sooo jealous, here it is the middle of the week while I'm stuck in a concrete building doing my 9 to 5 Job you're out enjoying the open air the odd spray in the face and generally having a good time....oh boy, I'll be thinking of you out there today...looking forward to those pic's and vid's....thanks Andrew for the updates...Cheers Clint - Melbourne....and congrad's on your second ambassadorship...fantastic news Jess!

Dear, dear Jessica! Beverly here in Tasmania. I met you when you were here at Dymocks for a book signing. We bought a book for each of us because we didn't want each other to smudge up the book, lol. You didn't mention in all your cities that you came to Hobart, albeit for only an hour. The line went extremely fast for which I was glad because it was the first day in months that I had been out of bed and I even put on makeup to come and meet you which I hadn't done in over 1-1/2 years - ever since I tried to die in Oct 08. My my, you are soooo TINY!!! I am gob- smacked as to how you could handle EPL, changing out sails, weathering those storms, fixing engines, enduring knockdowns etc, as little as you are. Whenever I think about your journey, then I think about you sitting at the table at the book signing and recall how tiny you are, well, I'm just flabbergasted. I just can't comprehend how you did it - well I do know, God was right there with you helping you every nm you went. I am super glad I do have a signed book. I'm going to go out and buy the CD/DVD also. For some of the Jessaholics:
Transplanted Aussie; - YOU ARE ONE EXCEPTIONAL MAN!!! Just since we have known you, you have been everywhere doing things others can't do and helping people who have lost everything, giving them HOPE, LOVE, KINDNESS, and most of all YOURSELF. There are no words to express how proud I am of you I'm an American living in Tasmania. You do such a wonderful job for all people in this world, where you have been, what you have seen, GOD BLESS YOU!!! You are one in a million and I look up to you as MY HERO!! Thank you for all the work you do, Workerbev.
Michael 75... You are to be commended also Michael. You have been there for Jessica since Day 1 and you are still there encouraging her, loving her,and being friends with her and all the Jessaholics. I'm proud to be your friend too.
Mary/Maine; Evie/Bendigo; Janell/OK USA; Salty Dog; and many more - I have enjoyed catching up on the blogs and comments since I'm back in bed and I can honestly say you guys give me a spark just reading your blogs back to Jessica. Please keep up the blog-stream of the Jessaholics so we don't fade away into the deep blue sea.
Love and friendship forever to all the Jessaholics - Beverly workerbev) in Tasmania.
Jessica - please remember that God is right there beside you, whether you are on land or sea, sailing or talking or travelling, and His Guardian Angels are still surrounding you in all you do, guiding you to do your best and keeping you safe. I love you and wish you the best in all you do, Beverly & Andrew Penney, Tasmania, Australia.

Thank you very much :)

Hi Jess,
I'am enjoying your book True Spirit you signed for me in Brisbane,Irish Club/4bc.Darrel

Hi Jess, I Received a copy of your "True Spirit" for my Birthday, and have to tell you, it is truley wonderful to read all parts that you didn't want us to worry about I had no idea) while we followed your blog on the trip.
WELL DONE! you are such an inspiration..

hi daring, glad to be here and see how wonderful your life was, wish you happy

Hey Captain Jesse,
The book has hit number one and why not. I have read about eighty pages in one go and got into trouble from my children for neglecting them and my house duties. Will finish the read tonight. Again, congratulations on such a well written account of your journey thus far. Once you have moved on a bit you should write a book about your journey after the event, the effects on you and your family, the effects on persons you have met and so on. It will help keep the dream alive. You have probably noticed by now that some of us just don’t want to let you go.
Kind regards, James and family.

Hi Jess
my name is shannon, i live in Mt Cook village near the tallest mountain in New Zealand. i am doing and inquiry about pioneer women. what is it like to be so well known and what was it like when you had sailed right around the word.

P.S please write back this is for school
Shannon

Heyy u sound amazing how could u do it im planing to don sumthing like that but mabey take my dad for the first one. What went through your mind when u tiped over, im just watching now your TV program now;True Spirit;. Im so glad now, i can look up to you and say OMG she did it.

gggrrr victor ...do you really think Jessica needs advice on being Jessica.
Perhaps I missed something these last 8 months.stevep

Hi Jess,
Have just bought your book and am half way through!! Amazing stuff. Well done. I can only imagine the courage and determination to undertake such a huge task out there on your own, despite such an awesome support team.
Hope to meet you sometime in the future. Leanne, Adelaide.

Lovely to hear from you again, Jess. You'll be hearing from me as I've been asked to review your book. I haven't yet seen a copy but that will be along in due course.

Best!

hi

what a gentleman your brother is! lol. i'll be getting your book when it's released in the usa! if you haven't, can you do a q&a video? that'd be fun! are you going to come to the usa when it's released here?

Jesse,
The documentry was amazing, like you at the end of your adventure, I didn't want it to end. So many more questions!!
Congratulations Jesse!!

Hey it;s good to finally know your mailing address. Little sailor girl, Australia, capitol L, lower case s and g, capitol A. That's pretty easy to remember actually.

Jess, It's been way too long!!! I miss reading your blogs! Sounds like you have been having lots of fun. Glad to see you are making the boys do all the work. That's what they are meant for right? ha!)

Just read the book. Even when I m new to sailing at all it did indead inspire me

Jessica! i read your book and i loved it! i went sailing on spring break and i loved it! when i read your book i thought about the things that you went through on your trip and that makes ours look like a piece of cake! anywway, your book inspired me to pbe a professional tennis player. since spring break i have wanted a sailboat and it had to be pink because ella's pink lady looks so good! :) <3

I got a signed copy of the book and it's GREAT!! like your website its really cool!
D

Hello jess,
Hope you have time to see this as you have a busy schedule........You signed my book in Canberra on Wednesday and i just said hello and thanks, as it would be impolite to hold all the others up, and your time was limited.....Liked the book and relived lots of times i had on the blog......You never know I might just drop in one day and be lucky enough to find you around......All the very best for the future, whatever you decide to do and i hope you make a mint out of the book, talks and endorsements.... You are not just ordinary, you are extraordinary......Neil of Goulburn

Hey jess,
I'm glade u came back and not hurt at all. your an amazing person and you should be proud of yourself.

thats great. wow

Hey Jess, it was great to see you arrive in Mooloolabah, your one amazing girl.

Hi Jessica
You are a true insperation to me!!
You rock girl <3
Rosie from QLD

If the maturity you've shown over the past year is any indication, I think you'll be a great driver. Stay safe and enjoy your new challenge!!

Hey Jess, it was great to see you arrive in Mooloolabah, your one amazing girl. Can't wait for your book, i will be buying it as soon as it is released.

Keep up the good work Jess.

Lots of love.

i was watching you come home on tv while i was in labour with my daughter :)

hey jess i hope u do big and better things in ur life maybe the sydney to hobart anyways well done

Jess u did an awesome thing going arround the world now i hope u do bigger and better things

Splash !! Whoosh...Ssswwisshh...A Wave across the deck.....Thud!
Thump!! Parker squeeks...and squeals...the bow rises and falls into the trough...flap...crack...flutter...flutter..the sails pause..loose...for a moment...as Ella’s Pink Lady
And Jessica surf...for a long,long moment...across the top and down ...the back of a liquid mountain
Jessica shrieks with delight !!Smiling with a song in her heart..and singing with a smile..,in her voice.
In the harmony of wind and wave...forever young!!

Hi Jessica and Beverly

I too am hoping that from time to time you will let us know how you are going Jesse. Maybe even some words of wisdom about how you are coping with the calm times and more turbulent times of your new journey with Mike (LOL - it's none of my business! but I'm guessing you will handle the unexpected, the stormy and the quieter more peaceful moments with Mike just like you did on your 7 month journey around the world).

To Beverly from the Apple Isle. I don't think I can really help. I don't know much at all about the condition you are coping with. Let me say, if you want to take a leaf out of Jessica's (soon to be published) book - one thing that will always stick in my memory is her comment that after being knocked down by a huge wave in the southern ocean she came up smiling - because she survived what the world was throwing at her. That is a great attitude to take through life I reckon. If you could perhaps realise that there are millions of people around the world who have downers from time to time and hopefully realise that one of the many ways to help you through those tough times is to wear a bit of Jessica's magical attitude then hopefully it will give you just a little extra push to lift your spirits.

Best of luck Beverly. I know it is easy for me to say those things and I'm not sure what you are enduring in your life at the moment. Being kind to others (as you have shown in your recent blog) is I'm sure something else that will help you.

And of course, when you get to read Jessica Watson True Spirit that will definitely give you a lift I reckon!

Cheers for now,
Mike

Hi Jessica i think you r realy cool and brave to go out there and sail around the world and after my brother reads your book i will because it looks lots of fun!!!!!!!!!!!!! From Melanie.

Hi jessica, I think you are awesome ! !!!!!!!!!

Dear Jessica,
You are so brave and adventerous. You are my hero, I am always looking up to you because you are so awesome. See you at the boat show!
Your fan,
Jasmine from Sydney.

Jess,
you are plain awesome! your my idol and my inspiration. You've inspired me, to always follow my dreams! I can't wait to meet you at the boat show, and read your book! see you then
Your biggest fan, Isabel, from Sydney.

Hi Jesse!

Great to hear from you again! Must be a very different feeling, not to be alone an Ella..., how many persons be on board?
I really hope, you enjoy all the last days, no - I'm sure!
I have one question: What's going on with Ellay pink lady in the future? Is in your boat now???

I think of you!
Randy / Hamburg, Germany

Great Effort - hope you're enjoying life back on land

It's awesome to know that somebody my age has done something like this. I knew about the trip that you were doing vaguely on the news when you started, and all I thought was "ah crap, hope she doesn't die", but you sure proved me wrong, and I didn't think about your whole trip at all really until a couple of days before you came in, then I sat glued to the T.V on the Saturday you got in and it was just great to watch. You're really an inspiration, easy to relate to and seem like a really in depth person. Congrats on your achievements and thanks for the inspiration :)

It's so true! you really have proved to everyone, even yourself, that if you put your mind to it, 'impossible' doesn't have to exist! I've always wanted to be a heart surgeon, but i've been really daunted by the prospect of medical school. Your story has given me the motivation to go for it anyway!
thank you so much, Jess!

Finally a way I can help!
I can take care of the chocolate.

Jessica, is a radical chick! You rock!
YOUR AMAZING!