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Jessica Watson "a dreamer, adventurer, trailblazer, inspiration": says Peter Slipper
12 March 2010 Jessica Watson "a dreamer, adventurer, trailblazer, inspiration": says Peter Slipper
Sunshine Coast adventurer Jessica Watson has been described as a dreamer, adventurer, trailblazer and an inspiration, in a speech to parliament by Member for Fisher Peter Slipper.
"Jessica's journey has highlighted the fact that it is important in this world that we still have people who are adventurers and innovators and inventors and dreamers; people who will blaze new trails and attempt new things so that mankind can still discover the things that can only be discovered by taking a risk and going out on a limb," Mr Slipper told the Australian Parliament.
"Jessica Watson should be proud that she can be classed among those valuable people."
Mr Slipper noted that the 16-year-old Miss Watson is now two-thirds of the way through her solo sailing journey around the world, and due home in late April or May.
"She has completed some 16,500 nautical miles and has less than 6000 nautical miles remaining until she arrives at her destination Sydney," Mr Slipper said.
"I wish to formally congratulate Jessica for what she set out to do, what she has done so far, and for the inspiration and encouragement she is generating for all young people around Australia and the world, and the message that she is spreading, that they should dare to dream big and achieve big."
Mr Slipper noted the popularity of Miss Watson's website (www.jessicawatson.com.au).
"It is not uncommon for her to have up to 250 comments posted in response to her diary entries. On Monday alone -- that is 8th March - there were an amazing 982 comments - and it is fascinating to read some of those blog entries and get an idea of the inspiration that Jessica is imparting to those who are back home in Australia and all around the world and following her journey so closely," Mr Slipper said.
"Australia needs many more young people like Jessica Watson. I applaud her, I salute her, I congratulate her and I look forward to her safe return home."
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I have followed your journey from its beginning and I think you would make a great ships master one day. You are a inspiration to all that have followed you. I am a disabled Navy veteran of the Vietnam War that thought my seafaring days were over. Thanks to you and your fantastic can do attitude I am getting a 9.5 meter ketch, make a few modifications for my disabilities and go back to sea. Thanks for inspiring us all, all the generations!
Thankyou so much for recognizing Jessica's achievement. Jesse is a remarkable girl as you have so rightly pointed out and as a follower from day one have always said that she has inspirered people of all ages to believe in themselves. Our family love her to bits as do many others around the globe and wish her every success in her future.
a remarkable young lady with great courage. I will miss you once you arrive home but will always have you and Ella pink lady in my memories. How about another trip next year? Only joking!!!!!
I have been reading Jessie's blogs and following her progress with great interest every day. She is also a good writer and has a great way of putting things with that little bit of commody. Even when there is something bad, like a storm or damage to her equipment, there is always something good that comes out of it.
It's not far to go now Jessie. I just wish I could be there.
Best wishes for a great home comming
Young people have the right to choose what they do with their lives, If Jessica Watson wanted to do this good on her . what chance do the other young people have if money is not there . I am pretty sure money is no object to Jessica's family.
thanks for giving this adventure its due importance by congratulating Jess in the Parliment.
Jess, by her action has to a large extent repaired, the negative publicity Australia has been subjected to in the recent past on account of alleged racial attacks.
I hope that Jess becomes a role model for all the youth not just from Australia but the world over.
reg
Sundar
You are the best news we've had in years!!!!
say.. can you folks get any or all of your beautiful old lighthouses working for jesse? how about all the cars in perth line up with the headlights pointing out to sea to celebrate the homecoming of your new national aussie girl hero JESSE WATSON!!! and fireworks? if not now when? if not for jesse than for who? thanks! ~fumes
I have two grandaughters from Maroochydore 17 @ 18and could never do what you have don .I have tracked you from day one laughed with your crew and no choc for you.do not fret when you get home Tons of Choc. go Jess Go Margoxxxxx
journey from the first time we saw this fantastic & wonderfull young girl with her dreams to sail around the world , just to see & hear her on TV we just knew she would do it, And we sure this is only the start
of many more wonderful adventures she will acheive in her lifetime. what a credit to her parents she is.
Honor goes also to Jessica's parents and her shore team for their trust in Jessica and the wisdom, knowledge and skills they have helped her to gain along the way.
May she experience safe passage as she completes the final leg in the achievement of her goals and dream.
Bruce de Mich
Every day as the new day dawns my prayers are for Jess and her team and her safety as she lives her Dream and achieves her goal.
Jess deserves all the honours that will come her way, and I thank our members of Parliament for acknowledging her example and leadership especially for our younger generation and give them hope to live their dreams!
Chris of Waikerie Sth Australia
Cheers, Ivan of NZ
Jerry
How many nasty comments we had to read before her departure, and mostly from people who never been at sea.
After talking to Jessica at the Sydney boat show, I simply knew she would make it, she was so positive!!
That's one for the girls!!
And that's coming from a boy...LOL
Bruce de Mich
Jag r mycket mycket imponerad av Jessicas prestation, och nskar henne all lycka framver.
Mnga hlsningar
Tommy
Andy
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