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Yesterday I finally got the day I wanted for a long time. Clear skies, small seas and light winds. What a novelty not to have to hang on for grim life 24/7, well that's a slight exaggeration, but still it was a real treat.
First off I had the best sleep I've had in a long time and was eventually woken up mid morning by a friendly voice over the VHF radio as another customs plane dropped by to say hi. I spent the rest of the day being really lazy with the sailing side of things.
Instead, I caught up on a few jobs in the sunshine, got some washing done and gave myself a pampering with all my Ella Bache goodies. I'm not just saying this because they're my sponsor. Ella Bache really has some amazing
products. It says a lot that after 6 months of salt and wind, my skin is better than it's ever been! I highly recommend their sunscreens and after-sun products.
Today the wind was back, but right on Ella's Pink Lady's bow so progress wasn't great. Still, no complaints. Sydney sure looks close from this side of Tasmania which has got me really excited about being so close to finishing.
But it is also a big reminder for me to make the most of my last days out here. I always said that by half way around the world I'd have a pretty good idea of what I want to do next, but it turns out that I was wrong. Here I am almost the whole way around the world and there's millions of things I can't wait to do next!
I've got all sorts of plans (most of which Dad isn't too thrilled about!) and there's a ton of other sailing to look forward to. But for a while, I think re-adjusting to life on land, keeping up with some of the exciting things planned for me, finishing my book and documentary, getting my driver's license and finishing school will be more than enough to keep me busy. I'm also desperate to do a bit of travelling. I know that sounds a bit crazy, but I mean the sort of traveling where you stop places and meet people!
Well it's dinner time for me now. It's Easyfood lamb chops tonight, so I better get going before they go cold.
Jesse
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Comments
girl for you to do something like this.
Onward to glory!
It really takes a special kind of person to take on such a perilous journey. You are such an inspiration to so many people. I have been following your progress carefully and will be in sydney harbour Saturday to welcome you home.
I was one of the ones who thought it was mad to allow you to go, but having seen your videos and seen how mature you are, i can see why your parents let you go.....best of luck in the coming days.
An Irish Blessing
May the road rise up to meet you, May the wind be at your back, May the sun shine warm upon your face, May the rain fall soft upon your fields, And until we meet again, May God hold you in the palm of His hand.
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no more needs to be said.
regards Max
..... This another attempt to SUBMIT a COMMENT to Your BLOG for 4th May 2010. I have made some attemps prior to this one but either they are not being Transmitted Successfully, or they are not being Published for sme reason. I don't know why, because they have been no different in the way they have been typed than anyone elses COMMENTS. so I just wanted to letyou know that I am thinking of you every single day. I hope this message gets to you and gets published ..... From: "YOU CAN DO IT JESSICA WATSON !!! " . . . . . Saying As Always, " You CAN And WILL Do it JESSICA WATSON !!! " . . . . . Have A SAFE AND HAPPY Trip, But most Of All HAVE FUN !!! " . . . . . NM ... xx
You are almost there!! You don't sound like you need your spirits lifted as you sound quite up beat in your blog.
We are very excited for you and look forward to following your remaining days home.
Cheers, The Team of DC Adolphe Legal
Your contagious Anzac True Spirit has zapped another young girl's soul. @Taneesha 06-May-2010 08:31 PM
good onya to turn idea into action being the first one to write to our PM Kevin Rudd. You certainly are another Anzac True Spirit on the make. Hi, Mr Kevin, you have got mail!! The whole world is waiting for your response.
Aussie Hung from Hong Kong in Brisbane
6/5/10 22:29
Jessica is soon to be a record holder, a champion, a heroine, a legend and is about to complete a feat that very few will ever do.
Somehow I think the SailWorld people should apologise for the lack of decency at least.
Ahoy Fellow Bloggers,
I'm back I hope) after a long silence following my failure to get the new web site to record my comments.
I'm thrilled, of course, at the approaching triumphant day of May 15. And I really can't add anything new to the acolades.
Not only have you, Jessica, met a collossal challenge and mastered it; you have, in doing so, scored an impressive victory for the human spirit. This lifts my heart and the hearts of thousands all around the world.
Thank you.
Fair Winds,
Richard Lathrop
As you know, there has been some storm on land now, just for a change! There is much to say, and much has already been said, it is so unbelievable. Whose quote is it, that human's stupidity has no limits? ............................................................................. Just let your mind rest about it, because finally, after all, in the end, there will be only ONE result, THE conclusion: YOU MADE IT! All boxes ticked, and having sailed solo, non-stop and unassisted around the world. All the meridians, twice the equator, and the fair amount of milles. That's a FACT. ...............................................................................
What they are discussing, is not the fact, the reality, the truth, the authenticity, the achievement. It is only if some bureaucratic committee, in the bottom of some dusty office in a big city, will write a couple of lines in some of their dusty big registry books. That registration only matters for their own satisfaction, because it is the only way they have to feel important... an importance that they decided to give to themselves. But they are only a (small) bunch of old cronies, who would like to pretend ruling the world. They are too old and to senile to get that the world is living, running, sailing, flying without them and that no one needs them. They are totally useless. They are like mummies, only waiting to be put in their sarcophages. Poor old things! Where do they take their overwhelming power of deciding of everything regarding sailing? Of determining what a circumnavigation is? Themselves! That's so easy!!! I am not a killer, but if the Sword of Orion were to come down hear and cut a few heads, I wouldn't shed a tear. I think Australia might, sometimes, replace its infamous disease "The Tall Poppy Syndrom" by another one "The Crooked Poppy Syndrom". It would be a merry change to get rid of the freaky and rotting plants.
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The fact is that you made and achieved a brilliant and complete circumnavigation. Solo. Non stop. Unassisted. Whatever thay can say or grunt, they can't erase anything from what you have done, and if they don't write it down in their own books, it will be recorded by History: a much more important and valuable judge!
I as a 11yr old girl have the right to share my opinion and I personally don't think it's right that you can't be officially recognised for what you have almost achieved just because some higher people think that you are to young and think that other parents except for them would let a child to young to do what you are doing but you trained hard from when you were 12 to 15 and your parents know you better then anyone. I don't understand why they are doing this to you now. @ John the whale I bet you really amused Jess. This is a letter I'm sending to Kevin Rudd.............. Dear Kevin Rudd,
My name is Taneesha and I'm eleven years old but I still have the right to speak. I follow Jessica and I have heard the news. Why do this to her now, she is nearly home and she hears this horrible news? I hope you can have her officially recognized as the worlds youngest to ever sail solo non stop around the world for what she has nearly achieved. She has tried really hard. She is a really brave girl for her age and I hope you have it in your heart to get Jess recognized as the worlds youngest ever to sail solo non stop around the world in Australia and New Zealand at least. I think Jessica has done a lot more than sail Ella's Pink Lady around the world. It's the ANZAC spirit and Jess is our true spirit. Thankyou for listening. From Taneesha