Official Jessica Watson Blog

Hi Jessica,
I have been following your progress,with your circumnavigation of the world,sounds like your progress is going well,plus the Cape is the next big challenge till you reach the Atlantic,good sailing your half way home.
cheers David D
Adelaide South Australia.

Hello Jessica
I'm an old sailor from Switzerland with a motorboat now.
The "Murtensee" is at about
5 miles long and two miles wide...
Congratulation Congratulation!!
Chris

Just want to say that I'm enjoying following your blog and wish you all the best for a safe and successful voyage! And a Happy New Year!

One question...does Ella's Pink Lady have a wheel or tiller? The S&S drawings show a tiller, but your pic on the website show you behind a wheel?!

Thank you and good luck!

Hi Jesse,

Thanks once again for your blog. It's good to hear Santa found you in the Southern Ocean, and fitted you in early on his round the world trip.

Thanks also for the link to Dilip's blog, I'm sure I'll be equally obsessed with his adventures now too.

J

I like to see if you are ok out there and you do write very nice take care Merry christams and happy new year 2010 have a good one xox Shaylene ward

Good afternoon Captain Jess

I have been keeping up to date with your blog and i am very impressed with you and your progress, your spirit is amazing and to go throught this time of year for the first time at such a young age is an example to us all.

I have left various comments before, and i know you do not have time to read them all, but(sorry for the but) if you ever are not sure what to write about i remember in the begining you were explaining how some of the systems on epl worked, e.g. water, electricity etc, since you have been sending some amazing pictures i was wondering if you could explain what the large white round thing is on your mast near the top, i know this may sound strange but the picture you took from up your mast is my desktop at work and i cannot figure out what it is.

Keep up on the rest while things still seem calm,

calm seas and steady winds,

Dreamsailor, miami, florida, usa

extract from “21st Century’s legends”, pubished in 2345 AD

THE LEGEND OF JESSICA

Chapter II. Jessica’s 3 Crews

In her famous odyssey, Jessica was the C.O. of three very different crews.

The First Crew or Shore Crew:
The official one, made of several high level teams:
- Family Team (Julie, Roger, and several circles of siblings)
- Project Team (Bruce and his bunch of top specialists, including the renowned Parker)
- Weather Team (Bob the Kiwi and his analysts)
- Management Team (Scott, Andrew & Co @ FiveOceans)
- Supporting Team (Don and sponsors)
The members of this crew were certainly the most implicated in the preparation and also the most critically influential during the adventure.
Mainly based in Australia (QLD and NSW) and New Zealand, they carried the largest part of the hard work and their efficiency became part of Jessica’s Legend. One exception: Parker, Lieutenant Windvaner, based on board.
Missions: Think, Prepare,Talk, Watch, Foresee, Manage, Hold on, React, Support and Love.

The Second Crew or Fluffy Crew:
The tightest one by its number, just a hand of stuffed sailors, but unrivalled in their skills.
Their real identities have never been clearly established; they are generally known by theur nicknames.
- Bear One (Big Ted?)
- Bear Two (Blue Ted, or Teddy?)
- Chick-xith-Attitude
- Buck the Duck?
- Neal the Seal?
The members of this crew held an essential part in Jessica’s achievement, as they were by far the closest mates of the illustrious Captain Watson.
All based : on board of Ella’s Pink Lady, they did help her daily, and are celebrated for various reasons, as having taken 24/24 watches, having tasted the food, checked the security devices, and handled EPL while the skipper was up the mast playing some remote control game.
Missions: Advice, Watch, Taste, Test, Discuss, Hug, Cuddle, Support and Love.

The Third Crew or Stowaway Crew (or Evergrowing Crew)
The largest one in number; at least hundreds of thousands, even in the first legs of the journey, and over one or several millions at the end. A totally heterogeneous troop by nature, with the widest range of age and condition, but with very strong common vibrations. A tentative clssification parted them as:
- Adopted parents and grandparents
- Adopted brothers, sisters, cousins
- Adopted classmates
- Adopted full classes
- Adopted friends
The members of this huge snowballing crew, built a kind of rare and special community. Known either as the Followers, the Bloggers, the Adopted Ones, the Dreamers, or the Sharers, they were united by a common interest and admiration for Jessica’s odyssey, and by her inspirational talent for living and sharing.
Based: all over the world.
Missions: Watch, Listen, Wait, Worry, Smile, Be Proud, Marvel, Care, Chat, Advice, Support and Love

Hi Jesse,
I read your blog every day! I loved the picture from the top of the mast....actually it was incredible! And scary!
Thanks for keeping us updated day to day. Still praying for your safety!
Jayne from Maine (USA)

Jesse,
I still check in with you everyday...good to always hear your positive spirit.

Merry Christmas
Cathy
MA, USA

Pretty neat. Keep warm!
-Dimitri, USA

thats it folks go go go and good luck you little eager Beaver...dont get to close to Dilip or you may void your unassissted status,,,,go hard we are all rooting for you yeah yeah Jessica....love Bernie 777...

hi jesse,
hi,just need to put you straight.It's the roaring forties,the furious fifties and the screaming sixties.
Good sailing.
cheers.
peter

Hi jesse,

I have not blogged you until now.
You have understood the statement, "Wherever You Go, There You Are" Always wishing we were somewhere else, doing something else or being with someone else doesn't allow us to enjoy the here, the now. You have learned and earned one of lifes golden treasures. Enjoy every moment that takes your breath away. It is called Life, your life jesse. I will continue to follow you around the world because it's where I want to be. judy

Thanks once again for fitting us into your day, and thanks also for Dilip's link. I've told him that we can't have him closing the gap too fast so I'm emailing you a paddle!
Cheers from the Old Bloke.

Hi Jessica (again) Beverly in Tassie. Just read ALL your blogger comments from "The Not So Fearsome 50's!" YOU ARE SOOOO LOVED BY SO MANY PEOPLE!!! You can't help but feel the vibrations. I could even feel the love from everyone to you. God has Blessed you so very much and He will continue doing so!
Love from Beverly & Andrew Penney, Bridgewater, Tasmania (just n. of Hobart)

Btw, anyone with actual knowledge may answer my question above! ;)

Hi Jessica,

Thanks again for another great post, I love your sense of humour - very similar to mine! And I like your continued use of subtle promotions of your sponsors!

Take advantage of the quieter conditions, because as you know, you will definitely face some tougher conditions from here on back to Sydney.

You would have to be extremely lucky to spend 7 months down at those latitudes and not cop some sort of disgusting weather and sailing conditions.

We are now starting our 4th day of rain, albeit that it is not too heavy, and also, it is needed very much. So my days have been spent travelling down to Sydney to practice golf at an all-weather driving range at Olympic Park.

Anyway, keep up the good work, and stay positive.

Take care gorgeous girl!

Andrew
Caves Beach, Newcastle

G'day Jessica,

Glad to see you're doing well.
We've had a fair bit of rain here on Bribie Island too but we have also had the humidity.

I'm sure you have a big smile on your face everyday on deck...You are actually sailing around the world
Keep warm

Gavin :)

You are doing a "great job". and even though I dont comment much we are still with ya. Just keep on chugging along Jess , we know you will get there. Congradulations for getting where you are at the moment.

Hey Jesse,
Its good you have someone else to communicate to that's doing the same as you. I know its not a race, that's when things go wrong.
Glad your enjoying the 50s. The last time I was in that latitude it was freezing and I was so glad to get back to warmer temperatures.
I dought that Dilip has anywhere near as many followers as you have.
I noticed you've got more people from all around the world sending messages. I suppose that expresses how much people care.Take care and stay warm and safe.
Fair winds and following seas.
Angus

Hi Jess, glad to hear that the conditions have been somewhat pleasant. I have been reading everyone of your blogs and hope you enjoy the positive affirmations.

Amazing that even at point Nemo there was another human being not too far away.
I wonder if you'll catch sight of each other as you approach Cape Horn
Love your work
StuntTrader

Jess, my husband and I have been keeping close tabs on your voyage with anticipation and admiration. Congratulations on your shimmy up the mast and Happy Christmas to you from Baltimore, USA. You are a great inspiration. We wish you calm seas, deep courage and a continued safe journey in 2010. Love, the Dixons

Hey Jessica. Enjoy all those Chrissy presents, plum pudding and whatever else you have out there. My wife and I are checking your blog every couple of days or so to see what your up to. Keep cruizin, your doing great.

Best wishes for the season.
from 5metreswell Tasmania.

never fear....the stronger weather is just hours away....but luckly not too strong. I'd have to say, you've been very lucky falling into the weak pockets between the lows. I wish you most of the same.