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The swell is still pretty big but overall conditions are much more pleasant today. The drogue got winched in at dawn which turned out to be a lot easier than I was expecting and since then Ella's Pink Lady's been flying along
across the waves with only a little sail up. I've been catching up on a bit of sleep today, re-charging my batteries while I can.
So that was the good news. The bad news is that there's MORE rubbish weather headed our way. After looking at the weather charts showing this new low pressure system expected over the weekend, I'll admit I had to dig real deep to stay cool about it all. Right now I've got more than a few bruises and sore muscles. Overall I feel pretty drained and would kill for some easy sailing but seeing as that's not what I'm going to get I'm just going to have to toughen up some more and deal with it!
It helps a lot knowing that Ella's Pink Lady was built to take this and having Bob's great weather updates. As long as I keep myself fed and rested, there's no reason that I can't take anything on. Also, for some reason or another, it really does help knowing that's there's tonnes of people thinking of me out here, so thanks guys!
Jesse
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Comments
We've pictured your return to Sydney on a crisp sunny morning in 15 knots of breeze reaching with all of your canvas out standing over the tiller waving at your parents and friends. The incredible effort at the end of your voyage will make the victory all the more sweet. Hang in there but above all, be safe. Best of luck!
Sorry to hear you are getting so much rubbish weather, and on your own back door step too!!
I know you wanted a memorable trip but this is a bit silly really.
Checking in on you every day, I will miss reading your bolg when you are done.
So glad to see you are keeping your spirits up, talk about mind over matter.
No need to give advice - you seem to have things so well under control.
Keep well and safe.
Just one of the hundreds of followers.
Have you kept a nice clean, not washed in salt water) set of clothes ready for the big arrival?
All the best
John
remember the old saying, when the going gets tough, the tough get going; You can do this! We are with you all the way. Karen.
Ron still bus'n
Fair winds and calm seas. God speed.
Any chance you can get ahead of this next front..Oh come on Mother Nature, give her a little extra push! Our thoughts are with you, stay safe. The Tilastream
From all the way on the other side of the globe, in the northern hemisphere where it's Spring, we are all gunning for you. You're almost there!
Just a little bit more before the final turn north and home.
Stay focused and please know we;re all there with you and thinking positive thoughts towards your homecoming.
Fair winds from the Yanks in Long Island, NY.
Haven't posted in a while, but have read every single blog post and am rooting you on from Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. You are so close girl! You are constantly in our thoughts and prayers here in my family. Hang in there. We know you can do it!!!!
Janet P.