Jessica is truely an inspiration, not only for women, but everyone, young and old. She has journeyed around the world, alone, facing very difficult obsticles, stayed on track, kept her wits, senses and perservered. She arrived home yesterday, safely. She a remarkible young lady, courageous beyond her peers. I hope millions see her as an example in their own life journey. Love from Allen Park, Michigan USA
Very easy for me to say and may not be feasible & i don't blame her for wanting to head straight into Sydney, but......
....it would be funny if she decides to sail north past Sydney and way up above the equator high into the Pacific, then back down to Sydney again. Nothing says she can't do that. Coz it'd be an 'in your face' way of covering all 'technical requirements'. Anyhow no matter what it is a heck of an achievement of endurance.
Crikey! There's reports that JW won't be regarded as holding the record for youngest round the world sailor for whatever WSSRC technicality.
BS. This must be recognised as a record coz she sailed in the world's hardest conditions, THE ROARING 40's and officially or unofficially, she's the YOUNGEST person to sail around the world.
And the welcoming crowd in Sydney will vote with their keels.
Technically WSSRC no longer recognise records set by <18 years old. However, Jessica has circumnavigated and crossed the equator, battling the high seas. She is a great sailor, and a great role model for younger people.. ONYA JESS, well DONE!
@dreamstreamstv ....and her Wiki page is telling. Near the end there is a list of people with excellent achievements, but very few who have sailed solo, non-stop and unassisted. Even after all the storms, the frontal systems have suddenly played devil's agent as she was crossing the Aussie bight. Don't care what anyone says, she's achieved something as rare as diamonds and it was a heck of a risk. Not to mention the discomfort. So yes, she did very well.
when she finishes her circumnavigation, she be able to afford her own private dentist, doctor, etc. so don't be so shallow ended, because jessica's literally in the deep end. She's got more guts than any of us and deserves all the accolades, she'll get, when she arrives back home.
ich hab jetzt alles verfogt----die ist aus sdyney raus--wartet jetzt bis--mai2010--und kommt dann wieder in sydney an--die selbe masche wie die mondlandung---von armstrong--die waren nie auf dem mond
I think she'll be fine as long as she isnt caught up in the romance of an idea that the seas are a lovely place, because they are cruel and wont have any second thoughts about overturning boats. i wish her luck all the same :)
She IS a seasoned sailor and knows a thing or two about such stuff. The only people who entertain the notion of the sea being 'romancing' are those that know nothing about its true power - those who have never sailed.
Ellas' Pink Lady is a s&s 34ft supertough custom prepped ocean going vessel that has been design proven for this exact task 3TIMES BEFORE! People wrapped in cottonwool are people who never achieve much,so far as ever really having a spiritually life changing adventure.Death is all a part of life,whether you go out and really live it fully,or whether you live imprisoned in your own fear of death. Death happens no matter what.Don't bag this courageous young lady because she dares to REALLY LIVE!
Millions of us are followin' ya all the way Jess'. The pessimists and the cotton wool wrappers can have their say, but in the end, you are the only 16yo person IN HISTORY to do it! We'll be following your blogs and tracking you daily Champ! x0x0x0
All you people that keep Bagging her need to SHUT THE FUCK UP! Ships With millions of dollars worth of Nav equipment still manage to smash into each other and other yachts & cause HUGE disasters.Everytime Anyone goes on a voyage like this wether it be a Yacht race or a little trip up the coast, its a risk no matter who you are.. She has lots of experience and will have no trouble carting a little yacht around the world ,and all you pussys who wouldnt ever think of doing it should GO TO HELL!
All you people that keep Bagging her need to SHUT THE FUCK UP! Ships With millions of dollars worth of Nav equipment still manage to smash into each other and other yachts & cause HUGE disasters.Everytime Anyone goes on a voyage like this wether it be a Yacht race or a little trip up the coast, its a risk no matter who you are.. She has lots of experience and will have no trouble carting a little yacht around the world ,and all you pussys who wouldnt ever think of doing it should GO TO HELL!
if anything goes wrong help won't be far away. exactly! at the expense of the tax payer. would rather see my hard earned going on some hospitals or roads, education or any kind of infrastructure
whats the big deal?she is going to have the whole world watching her every step of the way...it is impossible for her to be alone...if anything does go wrong help won't be to far away..the difficult thing will be the isolation and loneliness
what a moronic set of comments. first, her route dosen't take her anywhere near pirate infested waters. thank God aussies still let people have the freedom to try great things and don't hamstring everyone with laws designed to keep the stupid alive.
She's a kid for crying out loud . What's moronic is allowing a CHILD travel the sea without any REAL experience . What's next ? an 11yr old wanting to sail across the sea? .
bad things must happen 1st before we learn . If her calculations predict smooth waters.. let me tell u - smooth waters can turn into rough waters in a heartbeat . NEVER UNDERESTIMATE .
no it doesnt, you only need 2000 miles as a minimum to get your yachtmaster. she is highly inexperienced and the project is dangerous. she has been lured into the terrible trap of the media by her pushy parents. It is an accident waiting to happen, foolhardy and downright dangerous.
Good Luck Jessica!!! Be safe Mate and have faith!.. your going to be just fine... and always remember that your NEVER alone out there... were all right there beside you until you make it home safely!! If you ever read this... send me a message and let me know how you are!!!
i am conflicted on my opinion on all of this...on one hand i appreciate the view regarding her age, but at the same time, it's better then just getting drunk all day like so many teenage girls do
Circumnavigating with the right safety equipment is not foolhardy. And it seriously irritates me to hear people who want to prohibit others from doing what they want on the basis of protecting them. People do die when they attempt records like this. We have no problem imprisoning 16 year olds for crimes, but to let them make their own choices, choices which could kill them... Oh my God, that's unthinkable. Foken idiots...
If she succeeds she will hold a worthless record (who cares about these records anyway?) and will at the same time be an inspiration for 15 or even 14-year olds to break her record and die in the process. My advice: Finish school and turn 18.
Watch out for the pirates ...! Enoy life as one of their brides. This is not managing risk. It is not like a Duke of Ed or Outwardbound challenge. Dumb dumb dumb!!!
I think that Jessica is smart and courageous and that most People wish they could do something like this,but are too fearful and afraid to ever try.Most of peoples negativity comes actually from Jealousy and not from concern for Jessica . A life lived in fear is a live not lived at all. Go Jessica, show all those lazy cowards what can be done ! You got our support and of all those people who respect real courage and greatness. 3 cheers for Jessica !
I agree. Apart from the dangers of a violent sea, she IS a young attractive woman; the multitude of pirates out there will think nothing of raping and murderring her far from any land and any law.
I honestly hope I am wrong tho, and of course, wish her luck.
im wondering if the parents can sleep peacefully at night while their young daughter is out there in the middle of nowhere battling big waves? its unthinkable..
if she can hit a 63,000 tonne cargo ship...she can easily make the same mistake around rocks.
can anyone pls enlighten me on how is it that she was able to hit a 63,000 tonne cargo ship ? how can she not miss it ? cos you can see it on the horizon..especially if you're in it's path.
she hit the ship because she was asleep and had not turned on electronic safety equipment designed to warn her of approaching ships. the report into the collision found it was due to her own incompetence and i think it is arrogant and idiotic of her and her parents to continue
0_0 have a think about it. It may have been 2am in the morning when she hit it. I'm sure she didn't plan on not sleeping for the entire trip just to stay up and keep a look out for boats :P
SUNSHINE Coast sailing experts have expressed growing concerns that Jessica Watson may be unprepared for her epic journey in the wake of a critical Maritime Services Queensland report.
THE FINDINGS • Jessica most probably dozed off before her vessel hit and was dragged alongside the cargo ship. • Did not turn on a device that would have warned her of a potential collision. • Could not produce a clear, plotted plan for her journey. • Had not developed a fatigue management plan.
I wish her good luck so long as she is appropriately prepared. Recent media reports indicate she may not be. In any other circumstance failure would be fine but if taxpayers need to foot the bill for a rescue Jessica will have no aussie public support whatsoever, An adventurer myself, I wish her all the best.
no, do not compare her to the suffragette who were doing something noble and not for themselves - she is doing it for the record. the report into her own collision even found it was her fault.
Jessica is truely an inspiration, not only for women, but everyone, young and old. She has journeyed around the world, alone, facing very difficult obsticles, stayed on track, kept her wits, senses and perservered. She arrived home yesterday, safely. She a remarkible young lady, courageous beyond her peers. I hope millions see her as an example in their own life journey. Love from Allen Park, Michigan USA
perspektuv 1 year ago
Welcome back jessica watson!!
Iamkallum 1 year ago
Very easy for me to say and may not be feasible & i don't blame her for wanting to head straight into Sydney, but......
....it would be funny if she decides to sail north past Sydney and way up above the equator high into the Pacific, then back down to Sydney again. Nothing says she can't do that. Coz it'd be an 'in your face' way of covering all 'technical requirements'. Anyhow no matter what it is a heck of an achievement of endurance.
FaddleonLSD 1 year ago
failed bit short made at least made it back home in 1 piece.
garagecrap 1 year ago
Crikey! There's reports that JW won't be regarded as holding the record for youngest round the world sailor for whatever WSSRC technicality.
BS. This must be recognised as a record coz she sailed in the world's hardest conditions, THE ROARING 40's and officially or unofficially, she's the YOUNGEST person to sail around the world.
And the welcoming crowd in Sydney will vote with their keels.
FaddleonLSD 1 year ago 5
@FaddleonLSD
Technically WSSRC no longer recognise records set by <18 years old. However, Jessica has circumnavigated and crossed the equator, battling the high seas. She is a great sailor, and a great role model for younger people.. ONYA JESS, well DONE!
dreamstreamstv 1 year ago
@dreamstreamstv ....and her Wiki page is telling. Near the end there is a list of people with excellent achievements, but very few who have sailed solo, non-stop and unassisted. Even after all the storms, the frontal systems have suddenly played devil's agent as she was crossing the Aussie bight. Don't care what anyone says, she's achieved something as rare as diamonds and it was a heck of a risk. Not to mention the discomfort. So yes, she did very well.
FaddleonLSD 1 year ago
Jessica, if you see this, I have been hearing you have another boat shadowing you.
MRMILO57 1 year ago
What a decent role model for our youth!
Go Jessica, we're all proud of you.
Neseri2de 1 year ago
You go girl. You're doing more in your 16 years than most people do in their entire life time.
9Endon9 and timelleb.........you people are pathetic morons. This young lady will be famous and you two will still be living under a rock.
wlouis89 2 years ago
Good luck Jessica ;-) You're one brave dudette. Respect. Have a nice voyage! Regards from Norway
Faenihelveteasso 2 years ago 4
when she finishes her circumnavigation, she be able to afford her own private dentist, doctor, etc. so don't be so shallow ended, because jessica's literally in the deep end. She's got more guts than any of us and deserves all the accolades, she'll get, when she arrives back home.
boneheadify 2 years ago 8
She's doing fine!
SCGATOR2001 2 years ago 5
She's going to die.
9Endon9 2 years ago
ich hab jetzt alles verfogt----die ist aus sdyney raus--wartet jetzt bis--mai2010--und kommt dann wieder in sydney an--die selbe masche wie die mondlandung---von armstrong--die waren nie auf dem mond
kellecannes 2 years ago
I think she'll be fine as long as she isnt caught up in the romance of an idea that the seas are a lovely place, because they are cruel and wont have any second thoughts about overturning boats. i wish her luck all the same :)
halogrid90 2 years ago
She IS a seasoned sailor and knows a thing or two about such stuff. The only people who entertain the notion of the sea being 'romancing' are those that know nothing about its true power - those who have never sailed.
gribae 2 years ago 4
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KULH33 2 years ago
Ellas' Pink Lady is a s&s 34ft supertough custom prepped ocean going vessel that has been design proven for this exact task 3TIMES BEFORE! People wrapped in cottonwool are people who never achieve much,so far as ever really having a spiritually life changing adventure.Death is all a part of life,whether you go out and really live it fully,or whether you live imprisoned in your own fear of death. Death happens no matter what.Don't bag this courageous young lady because she dares to REALLY LIVE!
superstoogeburger 2 years ago 5
Millions of us are followin' ya all the way Jess'. The pessimists and the cotton wool wrappers can have their say, but in the end, you are the only 16yo person IN HISTORY to do it! We'll be following your blogs and tracking you daily Champ! x0x0x0
superstoogeburger 2 years ago 2
All you people that keep Bagging her need to SHUT THE FUCK UP! Ships With millions of dollars worth of Nav equipment still manage to smash into each other and other yachts & cause HUGE disasters.Everytime Anyone goes on a voyage like this wether it be a Yacht race or a little trip up the coast, its a risk no matter who you are.. She has lots of experience and will have no trouble carting a little yacht around the world ,and all you pussys who wouldnt ever think of doing it should GO TO HELL!
zulu12345zulu 2 years ago
All you people that keep Bagging her need to SHUT THE FUCK UP! Ships With millions of dollars worth of Nav equipment still manage to smash into each other and other yachts & cause HUGE disasters.Everytime Anyone goes on a voyage like this wether it be a Yacht race or a little trip up the coast, its a risk no matter who you are.. She has lots of experience and will have no trouble carting a little yacht around the world ,and all you pussys who wouldnt ever think of doing it should GO TO HELL!
zulu12345zulu 2 years ago
And I'll sign over to you my entire savings that she makes it.
gribae 2 years ago
I wish her good luck. This could be the adventure of a lifetime. I don't know how her parents will sleep nights knowing all the risks involved.
TheUltraworld 2 years ago
Yarrrr there be no pirates in the southern ocean.......t'will be plain sailin for the lass.
ivangrozny27 2 years ago
if anything goes wrong help won't be far away. exactly! at the expense of the tax payer. would rather see my hard earned going on some hospitals or roads, education or any kind of infrastructure
micks222 2 years ago
whats the big deal?she is going to have the whole world watching her every step of the way...it is impossible for her to be alone...if anything does go wrong help won't be to far away..the difficult thing will be the isolation and loneliness
DonTitusFlavius 2 years ago
If anything goes wrong help wont be far away LOL??
Tailgunner000001 2 years ago
good luck!!:)
jlnjlnjln 2 years ago
what a moronic set of comments. first, her route dosen't take her anywhere near pirate infested waters. thank God aussies still let people have the freedom to try great things and don't hamstring everyone with laws designed to keep the stupid alive.
SHOTGUN285 2 years ago 2
She's a kid for crying out loud . What's moronic is allowing a CHILD travel the sea without any REAL experience . What's next ? an 11yr old wanting to sail across the sea? .
bad things must happen 1st before we learn . If her calculations predict smooth waters.. let me tell u - smooth waters can turn into rough waters in a heartbeat . NEVER UNDERESTIMATE .
love1401 2 years ago
No REAL experience??? She is a qualified Yachtmaster ya know, which means MANY thousands of sea miles under her belt.
Tailgunner000001 2 years ago 3
no it doesnt, you only need 2000 miles as a minimum to get your yachtmaster. she is highly inexperienced and the project is dangerous. she has been lured into the terrible trap of the media by her pushy parents. It is an accident waiting to happen, foolhardy and downright dangerous.
PTK76 2 years ago
No experience? Read up on her biography, you freaking moron!
gribae 2 years ago 5
Good Luck Jessica!!! Be safe Mate and have faith!.. your going to be just fine... and always remember that your NEVER alone out there... were all right there beside you until you make it home safely!! If you ever read this... send me a message and let me know how you are!!!
Brad
Mosconi526 2 years ago 8
i am conflicted on my opinion on all of this...on one hand i appreciate the view regarding her age, but at the same time, it's better then just getting drunk all day like so many teenage girls do
Stephen19852009 2 years ago
UHHHHHHHHHH! 0:20!
GeneralSweet217 2 years ago
Circumnavigating with the right safety equipment is not foolhardy. And it seriously irritates me to hear people who want to prohibit others from doing what they want on the basis of protecting them. People do die when they attempt records like this. We have no problem imprisoning 16 year olds for crimes, but to let them make their own choices, choices which could kill them... Oh my God, that's unthinkable. Foken idiots...
arakitai 2 years ago 2
Dangerous for sure.But what an experience!! wow
anilzor 2 years ago 2
GO AND ENJOY, DON'T LISTEN TO ALL THIS STUPID COMMENTS, NEVER UNDERSTIMATE THE POWER OF YOUR DREAMS.
tommaso, 19 yrs old, from Milan (Italy) to Ulaanbaatar (Mongolia) by 4x4.
gilera124 2 years ago
If she succeeds she will hold a worthless record (who cares about these records anyway?) and will at the same time be an inspiration for 15 or even 14-year olds to break her record and die in the process. My advice: Finish school and turn 18.
diamandis80 2 years ago
zip the hell up
mhwaad 2 years ago
zip the hell up
mhwaad 2 years ago
Watch out for the pirates ...! Enoy life as one of their brides. This is not managing risk. It is not like a Duke of Ed or Outwardbound challenge. Dumb dumb dumb!!!
TCSSEC 2 years ago
I believe in her she has more courage than any of us
and it is so awesome that she is from Queensland!!
PurpleDragon123 2 years ago
shame about her teeth
cottonrav 2 years ago
We don't respect foolhardiness.
2005kanda 2 years ago
I think that Jessica is smart and courageous and that most People wish they could do something like this,but are too fearful and afraid to ever try.Most of peoples negativity comes actually from Jealousy and not from concern for Jessica . A life lived in fear is a live not lived at all. Go Jessica, show all those lazy cowards what can be done ! You got our support and of all those people who respect real courage and greatness. 3 cheers for Jessica !
enigvista 2 years ago 3
this will end badly
shaundog1 2 years ago
I agree. Apart from the dangers of a violent sea, she IS a young attractive woman; the multitude of pirates out there will think nothing of raping and murderring her far from any land and any law.
I honestly hope I am wrong tho, and of course, wish her luck.
crocfme 2 years ago
Typical Queenslander 10 foot tall and bulletproof. or is she? best of luck Jessica. Or RIP.
10101964pb 2 years ago
10 to 1 she will be rescued
50 to 1 she will be never be found
rdordo11 2 years ago
hahahahaha...
khan12121212 2 years ago
im wondering if the parents can sleep peacefully at night while their young daughter is out there in the middle of nowhere battling big waves? its unthinkable..
wallhoon 2 years ago
if she can hit a 63,000 tonne cargo ship...she can easily make the same mistake around rocks.
can anyone pls enlighten me on how is it that she was able to hit a 63,000 tonne cargo ship ? how can she not miss it ? cos you can see it on the horizon..especially if you're in it's path.
tuchitochi 2 years ago
shit happens.
worldofthablind 2 years ago
She saw it on her radar, then decided to have a sleep. Without turning on the collision warning system.
acidbrainstem 2 years ago
she hit the ship because she was asleep and had not turned on electronic safety equipment designed to warn her of approaching ships. the report into the collision found it was due to her own incompetence and i think it is arrogant and idiotic of her and her parents to continue
liber8me 2 years ago
0_0 have a think about it. It may have been 2am in the morning when she hit it. I'm sure she didn't plan on not sleeping for the entire trip just to stay up and keep a look out for boats :P
toocaran 2 years ago
Well theres a bit more too it than that, for one, she didnt hit it. It hit her.
Tailgunner000001 2 years ago
"she hit it"? Come on, at least remember that it actually hit her and she was in the right...
Tailgunner000001 2 years ago
pirates will get her lol
hewantsthebeachball 2 years ago
the parents are genius. send there child on a boat. tell them to go around the world.very good idea
KLTolliver 2 years ago
SUNSHINE Coast sailing experts have expressed growing concerns that Jessica Watson may be unprepared for her epic journey in the wake of a critical Maritime Services Queensland report.
THE FINDINGS • Jessica most probably dozed off before her vessel hit and was dragged alongside the cargo ship. • Did not turn on a device that would have warned her of a potential collision. • Could not produce a clear, plotted plan for her journey. • Had not developed a fatigue management plan.
323bebe2 2 years ago
I wish her good luck so long as she is appropriately prepared. Recent media reports indicate she may not be. In any other circumstance failure would be fine but if taxpayers need to foot the bill for a rescue Jessica will have no aussie public support whatsoever, An adventurer myself, I wish her all the best.
LifeAdaptor 2 years ago
living the dream. the courage required to undertake such an adventure is both a product of youth wisdom and a desire to do something noteworthy.
a modern day suffragette perhaps?
best of luck jessica
garymccredden 2 years ago
no, do not compare her to the suffragette who were doing something noble and not for themselves - she is doing it for the record. the report into her own collision even found it was her fault.
liber8me 2 years ago