Official Jessica Watson Blog

Good on you Jesse, you are doing so well.
The first three months have flown by and so will the next.
Keep safe and keep enjoying the challenge.

Hi Jesse

Good morning!! Actually it is a great morning. 7am and I am in the library allready. It sounds sad but it will be made up for by spending the weekend at Mooloolaba.

How are you on your schedule? Are you where you thought you would be by this time, ahead or behind? Are you still looking at a May'ish arrival into SYD?

AVAGOODWEEKEND.

Sail safe, sail fast

Bruce

@ Simba... negative comments... sour grapes...

Caused by Aussie affliction... "Tall Poppy Syndrome"

January 20, 2010 9:48 PM

True, but generally Tall Poppy Syndrome is directed at people who have become to big for their boots (ie big ego)
This is something that most definately cannot be ascribed to the fair and modest Jessica.

Sour Grapes is more just about being jelous of someone achieving something great, something yoy wished you could, but never had the courage or the opportunity.

Go Jessica!

Simba

Way to go Jessica. Your doing great and now with Cape Horn behind you you've passed a great milesstone.

Tom
Newfoundland Canada

Wow overflight of a jet Fighter, like a private Flight Show ;). How cool is that? !

Cooeeee from SA! ........

Good morning sunshine / Jessica! :)

Thinking of you and especially last night as we walked along the beach at sunset. A beautiful sunset it was and as I looked out across the sea my thoughts turned to you out there in that beautiful EPL. I wondered how you were and sent thoughts for safety for you to the universe. Hope they reached you!

To "Transplanted Aussie" ..... Until we "meet' again, may god hold you in the hollow of his hand. Wishing you god speed and safe return to your loved ones.

G'day to all the other bloggers! :)

Can anyone shed light on why my google earth isn't showing the EPL on it???? When I click on the voyage icon, it opens up, google earth shows , but .... NO EPL! :(
Any advice greatly appreciated.

I miss not being able to see where Jess is!

Cheers for now .........

PS: My word verification for today is: Mater. Very apt given I'm a mate AND a mother! LOL

Hi Jesse,
Have you seen any more dolphins? That was amazing to hear you talk about the dolphin that stayed alongside you and EPL for 6 hours as you went through your first big storm a few weeks' ago.

You inspire us to do what we can when we can. The poor people of Haiti certainly need all the help that can be given. Thank you for thinking of them as you venture across the Atlantic.

Take care. Stay safe.
Ailsa
from Melbourne

Hello Jessica,
You mentioned earlier that Chilean and Argentinian Navy vessels were going to sail by and maybe give you a wave. However you did not comment further whether or not you actually got a visual sighting of them. Was the swell in the Cape Horn area too high for them to find you or to come close enough? D. Coffs Harbour NSW

Dear Stephen M again!

Maybe you could start a blog and speak of your diaries over there like Jesse. I just heard that they had another earthquake! They must be getting hammered. I hope our governments are working as hard as they can for them!

Take care!

Billy!


Take care Jess!

Hi Jessica

Please pass on a few words to some fellow bloggers.

To US Navy Retired
According to Wikipedia the USS Saginaw (built 1969) became the HMAS Kanimbla when it was acquired by the Royal Australian Navy in 1994 and is now the lead ship of the Kanimbla Class of Landing Platform amphibious warfare transport ship.

To “Transplanted Aussie”
Best wishes for your safe return after your mission in Haiti. It will no doubt be an extremely harrowing time for you and your associates. Use Jessica’s story as an inspiration to do your best in all you do there and remember that it is ‘better to give than to receive’. Our thoughts are with you and the Haitians in distress.

Jessica, I hope you are enjoying the Atlantic and continuing to make good progress northwards to the Latitude at which you will turn east. I guess it will then be a great circle route to Tassie – the State we tend to forget to remember is considered part of Australia.

If you haven’t already done so enlarge the banner produced by (Aunty) Sam (Samurai) for her messages on 20 January. It’s really good and I think you will find it very amusing.
Bye for now …

Tony L (Mt Martha)

To Hezakiah299,

You shouldn’t get too hard on yourself, Michael. In fact just the opposite. You deserve all kinds of credit for being so dedicated to all of the circumnavigators. I have to admit that sometimes I have to look at my driver’s license to remember that my own name is SaltyDog. So put that wet noodle back on your dinner plate and get back to blogging. It’s always great to hear from you no matter whose web site you’re on.

From Seattle, WA, USA
SaltyDog

Dear Stephen M!

In case you haven't left yet!

Please try to keep in touch. I think we would make an awesome team! We're with you too as best as we can be!

Take care mate!

Another Quake in Haiti this morning. Sure to un nerve the kids. Last report I heard they run out with every aftershock and are afraid to sleep inside. Can't say as I blame them. Hopefully most of this AID is stuff that will remain and help them move forward- instead of always on the edge of poverty. Seems we'tre always sending a mission team or supplies to Haiti. It would be awesome if some citrus company would plant orchards etc. Ideal weather. And maybe start using solar and propane instead of cutting the trees down. I understand it was a pretty destitute place even before the EQ. Perhaps it would be best to treat it as a test 'planet' since theres so little that the people have and build an infrastructure that works- including businesses and income generating exports. Theres' gotta be something. The Pastor I told you about (Bill Adams and his wife Lisa-who I think was finally able to catch a flight out-she was there on a medical mission before the EQ hit. said its frustrating because the need is so great..much like the old proverbabout tossing the starfish back into the sea- about how it wouldn't matter..and the response "it does to that one." I used to be a part of the L-5 Society and it was our dream to build habitats in Low Earth Orbit. Unfortunately the governments are not Space Colony Friendly at this time.Or mor accurately..twenty years ago since our goal was L-5 by '95. It was achieveable..19,000 people would be in orbit right now...if only...


Gary & Jan
Savannah,Ga


I'm rambling I'll check into your latest News..Hope you are smooth sailing..safe and resting...

A special Hoo Roo to

Stephen M.,
Transplanted ''Aussie'',
Maryland,USA,
[Haiti bound]

After hearing they had another Earthquake today I'm sure your skills will be needed ASAP.

One of these days I want to have a party and invite Amazedbyou and Samurai. Both of you are nuts!

dear jesse
my class keeps updates on you every day on you and you are very encourging to me so thank you for that.
My class watches your videos all the time !!!
You are so awsome like i said and
if this is to much to ask then you know but would you mind on one of your videos saying hello to MRS.HANSONS CLASS please can you.
thanks so much - JOSIE G

Hi Jesse,
I was looking for some news on internet and I found your amazing story.
I'm going through all your website, your news, your route and your videos. I love it !
I was wondering how you can send us all your info from your Pink Lady and how you also record and send these little videos.
I was also wondering if you will sail near Tristan da Cunha island, in the middle of South Atlantic. I'm sure the Tristan People would welcome you warmly.
Best wishes for the rest of you safe journey around the world !
I'll follow you everyday from now.
Thierry.

Today's Inspirational Quote:

"Happiness cannot come from without. It must come from within.
It is not what we see and touch or that which others do for us
which makes us happy; it is that which we think and feel and
do, first for the other fellow and then for ourselves."

-- Helen Keller

Hi Jesse

We think that you are incredible. Keep safe. We look on your website every day.

Love

Ella (6) and Asha (4)from Brisbane

Hi,Jessica;
My post will be short,I am heading out to ''Haiti'' in a few short hours,how long it is hard to say,as long as my ''skills'' are needed is what I say.Some of my team already their have had positive results.Hotel Montana has shown results,along with other areas too.
God willing we will continue our work to save,care,comfort these people who need our services.
I want to thank Amazedbyou,Richard,Evie,Richie Paris,William and ''SAMURI''especially for your recent comments,WISH I could take you with me,I BET WE WOULD MAKE A GREAT TEAM IN THE FIELD,seems I know you in your words,yes,I'LL MISS YOU,xxx.
Jessica,thank you for allowing for taking time to say my thank you's to my dear ''family member's''.
Back to you,you have accomplished so much in your journey,with more to come,I am truly PROUD TO BEEN PART OF THIS AND I HOPE UPON MY RETURN TO YOUR ''ADOPTIVE WORLD FAMILY''I can pick up some great stories,video's,blogger comments.
I hope to take my laptop with me,if time allows share my stories with you and your ''world family'',if not I shall speak with you upon my return in the near future.
I WANT YOU TO KEEP A ''PROMISE'' FOR ME-keep yourself focused at the tasks at hand,keep healthy,eat well[chocolate goes along way],stay positive in all you do,God has watched over you and crew and I know will continue to do such,remember your strength lies within you.
To you shore team keep doing what you all do best to bring this beautiful lady back to the ''Sydney shores''.To your MUM and DAD,you have raised a fine young lady and I am so so proud to be apart of this adventure so far,you will be in my thoughts while I put my ''skills'' to a positive use.
Jessica,bye for now,look forward to reading up on your journey of a life time upon my return God willing.
Hugs to you and crew,
continued much LOVE and SUPPORT.
May the winds stay true for the rest of your journey.
Bye for now,hugs and much love to all.
Stephen M.,
Transplanted ''Aussie'',
Maryland,USA,
[Haiti bound]
PS ''HAPPY AUSTRALIA DAY'' a little early,the 26th.,to all my blogger mates,TOAST an ''oil can'' in Jessica's honor for me please.

Good on you Jess - just looked at the map - you are definatley moving quickly into the South Atlantic - stay safe

Jim M Cairns Qld Aust.

Glad you're back to open water, and the miles will continue dropping away. For me your journey is one of dreams and inspiration... Keep a steady hand, and a watchful eye!

Congratulations Jess! You must be so proud of yourself & so deserving of this of course!

You are an amazing young woman with an attitude that is contagious!

Stay safe & continue on with your dream...we are all cheering you on!
xo

Keep up the good work.

Dan H

G'day Jesse
Thurs 20-1-10
Great news just back from the morning walk to find mum roo with no joey in top of the yard at the orange tree again munching away until she saw me and hopped off. Reckon the joey is so big now he /she is on its own. Finally washed Freddie(the car) yesterday to get this light film of "grease" fumes etc of the left side from my jet flyover.. came off quite well, glad Freddie is black.
Hope things are OK with you bobbing along and by your blog silence I am assuming you are resting ...hope so.

Your high of last week must still be a memory that will live with you forever as will your Christmas celebrations.

As always LOL(oud)
Dusty from dubbo