Official Jessica Watson Blog

Marg, Meropi and Philip from Melbourne are all very proud of you Jessica. Go Girl!

Jessica may the Angels be with you and guide you every step of the way.
You have wonderful strength and support and a most confident, contented young woman the world has been privy to share in your adventures.
My prayers, angels & blessings stay with you for your journey. Enjoy it!
*^A^*

Hi Jess I wake every morning and jump on to your blog to see how your day was. Glad you enjoyed your new year. Stay safe.

Hi Jess,

i think sailing would be better than worrying about working my arse off to pay bills, that seem to come when i have no money. also i drive an old car that is worth $500, but is going to cost $2,000 to make police worthy (it's road worthy, but not according to the police). i like my old car, i use it now and again, i don't want to part with it, but my friends are telling me to get a new one. i only work part time, so i don't have the money for a new one. i'm ok with public transport, but a car is good to have for emergency long distance travel.

anyway sail well

James o

Hi Jessica

The middle of nowhere means from nowhere you are going somewhere now

Donald
Adelaide

Hi Jessica,

Saw a report on the news today about all the sailors, most with years of sailing experience and considerably older than yourself taking part in the Sydney to Hobart Yacht race starting Dec. 26th being briefed about likely weather and sea and thought to myself how that is nothing compared to what you're doing.

It's probably going to be slightly difficult for dear old Santa to manoeuvre his reindeer somewhere around Ella's Pink Lady in order for him to drop you a present onto the deck, if he misses his throw and it lands in the ocean it would be very risky to try and jump in and retrieve it so please don't risk it, anyway sure Rudolph and the other reindeer would love to pass by you as Santa heads in to South America. Read in the latest news report how well you are doing, getting closer and closer to Cape Horn, you are so Amazing!!! I'll be on the look out for the video on it's way.

Have a wonderful Southern Ocean Christmas Jessica, tuck in and enjoy your pressies and Your Mum's xmas dinner. Glad you off to get some shut-eye.

Jim
Perth, WA

Wow, what a magical point in your journey. The loneliest place on the planet. I hope you will mostly smile a lot, tomorrow and think of all the people that would like to be you, if even for a little bit.
Christian
Amsterdam
It's 'proper' Christmas here with cold and snow! And lot's and lot's of people to have to go see,, :-(

Jingle Bells,Jingle Bells
Sailing all the way
Here's a sparkly wish for you
At sea on Christmas Day!
Hi Jesse, Happy Christmas and all the best for the next part of your wonderful voyage.Don't eat too much!
Happy Christmas to the Home Team too.

Merry Merry Christmas. May you experience all the your hopes and dreams. I guess you get one great gift this year, the ability to experience this wonderful place we call home in the most magnificent fashion.
Our thoughts and prayers to you and your family. Your parents gift is having a daughter with a huge heart with the strength and persistence to do that which is most important to her.

Smooth sailing.

Mike Atlanta

Hey Jess

Merry Xmas, we are all thinking of you out there, you are doing all those Aussie girls proud.

a gift for you
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Stay Safe
God Speed

Peter and Sally

Living your dream is possibly the best Christmas present anyone could have, everyday is Christmas for those that do it.
You're doing it well Jesse
StuntTrader
Tassie

Hi Jessica
On Wednesday I sent a Christmas card to you via 5 Oceans Media. Although you will not receive this until you arrive back home I look upon it as something tangible that you will be able to keep as a small memento of your Chrstmas at sea, and as a recognition of support for you in your journey of discovery.

I hope other blog followers will similarly snail mail their Christmas wishes to you in addition to recording them on your blog. It is a way we can all show support for Jesssica and her family and all involved in Team Ella’s Pink Lady.

The card is a homemade card with a photo of my all Australian ratbag, larrikin, Kelpie dog wearing a slouch hat on the front, and a small photo of a 36’ yacht I once owned on the back. He is trying to look like a farm dog but we don’t live on a farm and he’s actually a bit of an indoor dog much of the time. On the front it has the words “To Jessica” and inside it says:

“Wishing you an enjoyable Christmas
and wonderful sailing conditions
through the New Year”.

I have no idea whether or not you like dogs but I hope you will appreciate it. To your family I also wish a memorable Christmas with lots of fun on the Sat Phone -it will be a Christmas they will never forget. I‘ll bet they have hidden some presents for you in some very strange places all over the boat, and I hope Santa finds you. Beam him in with your masthead nav lights.

I hope the weather at sea is pleasant for your Christmas day and I hope “Ella’s Kitchen” - the best in the Pacific - serves a great Christmas dinner, and if not I hope “Jessica’s Takeaway” does almost as well.
Tony L (Mt Martha VIC)

Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year Jesse!!! Best of luck for the New Year and may your every wish come true!!! :)

~gIgGz~
Singapore

P/S It's ok u didn't bring any bid book..u can always google it on the net...can't wait to see u circling the Cape Horn soon.. :D

Merry Xmas tomorrow Jesse. i'm sure santa will find you in the middle of nowhere. Safe sailing and I look forward to seeing you back home safely

More power to you, your a legend !!

Merry Christmas Jesse....

Hola Jessica.

Merry Christmas to you from Fuerteventura!

lg
/Reto

Jessica Watson, I don't know you but have followed this blog since you left Oz, I am am so proud of you I could burst. Take Care sunshine.
Ken.

Hi Jessica and a VERY HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO YOU!!!! We reckon you should be Santa's first port of call! We love your blog and look forward to each update as you enter the really exciting part of the ride. Go girl!

Merry Christmas Jesse! I wish you great success in 2010!

HELLO REGARDS FROM ARGENTINE I HOPE THAT IT(HE,SHE) GOES OUT QUITE VERY WELL IN YOUR TRIP. IT SEEMS TO ME LIKELY WHAT YOU DO AND YOUR WAY OF THINKING ON THE YOUTH. A FRIEND. I WAIT TO BE ABLE TO CHAT A LITTLE WITH VOS FROM HERE BETWEEN(AMONG) RIVERS IN MY COUNTRY. KISSES. LOOK AFTER YOURSELF.

Hi Jesse, sorryto hear it is still foggy out there, good that you are still making progress towards the horn. MERRY CHRISTMAS for tomorrow, watching the Christmas Carols from Melbourne tonight, hope you don't feel too lonely. I'm sure lots of people from all over the world will have you in their hearts tomorrow.

Bron Central West NSW

Hi Jessica

ha ha ha 1st to say MERRY XMAS & Bobby is on his way on the sled ha ha ha

Hi Jessica have a great Xmas tomorrow will be thinking off you out there in that big ocean, take care.
Janet Sunshine Coast

Thanks, Jessica
Try and enjoy your Christmas.
I am on my own. No parents, no family, so Christmas is a hard time of year.
Keep smiling.
Special girl.
Luv u
Richard (QLD)

I hope Christmas day isn't too lonely for you. Well done on getting this far. Have a good one!