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Monday, March 08, 2010

Yesterday was just about perfect sailing, with 15 knots of wind, great speeds, clear skies, gentle sea and a lovely sunset to finish. Better still, today is more of the same and the forecast for the next few days is also good, as a slow moving high pressure system moves away. With the speeds that Ella's Pink Lady has been doing lately, I'd say that I'm not the only one keen to make some miles to the east. The temperature is a lovely 25c in the sunshine so I'm getting about in a singlet and pulling on a light jumper during the night. I feel a little spoilt!

So it's all smooth sailing at the moment. Well actually, not quite. The dunny

(toilet) is giving me a bit of grief. Despite spending yesterday afternoon pulling off and replacing various pipes, it's still refusing to work, which really has me stumped as it's not exactly the most complicated or high-tech pice of equipment. Definitely not the most glamorous or pleasant job, but I can only keep trying!

Other than that, I treated myself to fresh sheets and a new towel today. Not exactly something to get excited about. but the thing that really hit me when I cut open the plastic packaging, was the fresh and faint smell of detergent.

It made me realize how few different smells there are out here. It's mostly just all fresh and salty sea air. I imagine that when I do get back to land, all the different smells will really stand out.

On a completely different subject something that I've been working on lately with all the team back in Australia, is coming up with a title for the book ('Around the World' was just a working title). Finding a title that really fits and we all like, is turning out to be quite a challenge. So we wondered whether you guys might have any suggestions, as the time has now come where we have to pick something.

So would love to hear from you if you have got any ideas!

Yesterday was Clean Up Australia day, so I hope it all went well. There's not much that I could do to help the cause out here, but I did make an extra effort to tidy up the cabin!

Jesse

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Bev commented on 02-Apr-2010 11:45 AM

Happy Easter, Jess. Hope the winds have picked up. I'm sure noone would mind you complaining a bit, you haven't so far! We just hope the southern Ocean to the South of Oz is very kind to you. As so many have said, your blogs are such fun to read, stand up comedy could be your future career! We are always thinking of you out there and amazed at your courage, I can't swim if I can't touch bottom! Happy sailing Little One, Bob and bev, Palmerston NT

Scott commented on 02-Apr-2010 02:28 AM

Jesse,

How about "Swells & Sunsets - Jesse's Pink Voyage"

I love this idea. You're such an inspiration, keep up the great job!

Scott
Daytona Beach, FL

Max commented on 31-Mar-2010 05:37 PM

Jess we've read your blog nearly every day since you left home. Jess you are an inspiration not only to your own age group but to every age right through to the old codgers like us and older. My wife Merna and I are 69 &
72 and we know all of our older and younger friends think the same
way. Keep up the great work Jess and particularly your most positive
attitude that has been so evident throught your wonderful voyage.
GO JESS GO we're with you all the way. Cheers Max & Merna Cribb.

Julia commented on 29-Mar-2010 01:59 PM

My husband Ray and I have followed your trip and blog from day one. He has suggested the following book title "The Young Lady and the Sea.... inspired by Ernest Hemingway's ' The Old Man and the Sea.'"

Michael commented on 28-Mar-2010 07:24 PM

Title: Painting the world Pink

Pauline Studham commented on 28-Mar-2010 06:13 AM

Hi Jessica,

Love your Blogs. How about "Wat's on around the world"....

William Watson commented on 24-Mar-2010 08:29 PM

Walk about, via the ocean! Around the world by Jessica Watson!

Or... The Jessinator! The incredible Jess??? (Hulk) You really do rock lil one! So, so proud of you!

Billy!

Anonymous commented on 24-Mar-2010 08:05 AM

hi jessica
dont fall overboard!!!! tee hee ho ha ha ha phew whew i actually have tears in my eyes. ha that was funny. alright i have to calm down now. alright i mean it dont fall over board.

from
NInja I

Don Proctor commented on 22-Mar-2010 02:04 PM

Whatever you call it, I'll be in line for a copy. I'd like to suggest "Pink Lady's Journeys"

Peter Schott commented on 22-Mar-2010 11:57 AM

I hate when my head's all blocked up !!! heh heh heh

Book title...."No Guts - No Glory"
"Jesse's Pink Lady"
"Forever Eastwards"

Anonymous commented on 22-Mar-2010 05:30 AM

Hey Jessica,
I live in The Bahamas and I have been a follower since day one. Just wanted you to know that your fans are endless. Hang in there.

Here's a book title

"Painting the world pink, one nm at a time."

Latina

Isuzu commented on 21-Mar-2010 08:26 PM

hey jesse
this is the first time that ive talked to you i really admire you sailing solo thats sooo cool
ive got some book titles for you
'sailing solo'
'the pink lady'
'me and the vast sea'
anyways good luck!!!!!

eric commented on 21-Mar-2010 06:44 PM

don't use cookie, use bickie (seeing as we are Australians) and for book title i thought something like , they said we'd never make it, or Ella, Parker and me. Well done

Hiro commented on 20-Mar-2010 12:50 PM

Aah! I have it!

DREAMTIME

(You being an Aussie and all...)

issa commented on 18-Mar-2010 02:37 PM

I reckon that youmust be very very very tired out or relived that day!!!!

Kristen :) commented on 17-Mar-2010 09:06 PM

Hey Jess, Well done- you are on the home stretch now. My Book Suggestions- "Jessica Watson- Australia's Pink Lady".
Keep up the good work Jess; I can't wait to read your book! :)
Kristen

trishnfitz commented on 17-Mar-2010 07:07 AM

Book Title. Together Alone.

Ben Turner commented on 16-Mar-2010 06:49 PM

"Just the Beginning - The Jessica Watson Story"

Enjoy these last weeks Jess.
Ben Turner - Melbourne

Liz Martin commented on 16-Mar-2010 05:24 PM

"One Pink Lady" I thought would be good. You are amazing I have really enjoyed reading your journey every step of the way. Liz

Anonymous commented on 16-Mar-2010 09:14 AM

Hi Jessica, I agree with Diana, "Ella's Pink Lady" is the perfect name for your book. It says it all :o) I'm thoroughly enjoying following your journey, and you really aren't alone! Good on you and all the best.

Jo Tanner commented on 16-Mar-2010 03:58 AM

Jesse, you are doing what I always dreamed of . Now it's too late for me. Do it for all us "old ladies"! A suggestion for your book title---"Jessica's Journey" It's not just about the extraordinary sailing skills or the color of the boat. It's about all the wonderful life experiences you are having! Good Luck from Texas, Jo Tanner

Diana Hicks commented on 15-Mar-2010 04:53 PM

I think calling your book, "Ella's Pink Lady" would be great. The whole world knows what you are doing and its about her as much as you!

Bron Clark commented on 15-Mar-2010 03:47 PM

Book title could be "JesSEAca" or "JesSEA"

Terry and Carol commented on 15-Mar-2010 09:26 AM

Jessie,

Now we can't stop thinking about a title for your book. We just read all 1100 comments. Here is another one that Terry thought of: Watson's Wake, in scrolling pink letters!

Terry and Carol commented on 15-Mar-2010 08:35 AM

Hi Jessica,

What a blast you are having, you have become our exciting conversation down here at our beach, at East Cape, Baja California. So now, when we sail out for a day sail, in our old 1937 lapstrake sailing dinghy, we pour on the coals and think we are where ever you are now! We can't wait to read about it in your book, 4 knockdowns at Capehorn, your first begining thoughts for the idea, and now the Indian Ocean....What fun! We have been thinking about a name for your book. I thought of "Ticket Around", an hour latter while sailing, Terry thought of "Around 16". It is now looking very close for an exciting finish! Oh, how about "World Around". Keep your spirits up as the whole world is watching there new champion!

Terry & Carol

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