The Big Return

Joining CV29 Qingdao; Legs 5-8

Hi Everyone. Jess here!

Sorry that there is been very little update on my page. Life has very much gotten in the way of my blogging escapades!

I hope you have had a wonderful Christmas and Happy New Year! Welcome to 2018. My resolution? To complete the 17/18 Race!

As you may remember I stepped off the boat when we got to Uruguay because my darling Mum passed away after a nasty battle with Cancer. I decided to stay home as long as I could to support my family and friends. Now, it's time to head back.

I will endeavour to keep the blog / Facebook pages updated as much as possible.

Thanks for following!

Jess x

Leg One Complete

Hello Everyone!
It's been a while since I have managed to get online and get an update to you all.

Leg 1 was AWESOME.

I will be updating the blog today about my race.

As you may have also seen, sadly, I have had to step off the boat and return to the UK due to a family bereavement. I hope to return to the boat for Leg 4 or even 5. However, my family situation currently determines my return date.

I will keep followers up to date on the boats progress and link you in as required!


Thanks for all of your support

Jess x

Update Update Update

Good Morning from a Sunny UK!

Some much needed updates are being completed this week before I set sail around the world!

Team Building Weekend - Qingdao, Shandong, China. 

Firstly, here is the page which gives an overview of the team building weekend in Qingdao. I couldn't attend the one in the UK so made a dash for Qingdao from Shanghai. It was a brilliant weekend, and I was so pleased to be able to meet some of the Qingdao Ambassadors! 

Level 4 Training - Gosport, Hampshire, UK.

Secondly. here is the page which gives a review of the Level 4.2 training which took place at the beginning of July. It was an incredible week - thanks team! 

Fundraising
I have recently set up a second fundraising page for UNICEF. This is the race charity, but NOT my primary charity for funds. However, if you wish to donate to Unicef via my page, please click here.

For JST the donations have been trickling in, and I must say thank you to one particular person. He made a large donation, and went on to say that he was also a crew member for the 97/98 edition of the race. Amazing! Thank You! Jeremy! 

Updates Coming Soon!

Hello Everyone!

It has been an incredibly busy time here in Shanghai as I approach the final preparations to leave and return to the UK for my Level 4 training and RTW Campaign.

We have some updates on the way... I joined a Team Building event in Qingdao 17-18 June 2017, as I couldn't attend the UK one... also, there will be additions to Kit Reviews, AND knowing your knots! 

Lots to look forward too! 

Jess

Crew Allocation

My Skipper Is...

Hi Everyone, 

On 19th May 2017 I made the 6,500 Mile journey from Shanghai, China to Portsmouth, UK to attend Crew Allocation.

This day is a very special day in the Clipper Race Calendar as we discover which skipper we will have and which boat we will be racing.

I am pleased to announce that I will be joining Skipper CHRIS KOBUSCH and my boat will be CV29 - QINGDAO.

I am extremely pleased to be representing CHINA and QINGDAO in this race. 

To join the crew supporters facebook page, click here.

To read more about the team, click here. 

LESS THAN THREE MONTHS TO GO!

Skipper Announcements

SKIPPER ANNOUNCEMENTS

Over the last couple of weeks, Clipper Round the World have announced TWO skippers!

Firstly, Chris Kobusch will be the skipper of QINGDAO

READ THE NEWS - HERE

Secondly, Tristan Brooks will be the skipper of UNICEF

READ THE NEWS - HERE

Now, we only have a week to go before CREW ALLOCATION! Very exciting times ahead for sure... stay tuned in to find out WHICH TEAM I WILL BE RACING FOR in the CLIPPER ROUND THE WORLD YACHT RACE 2017-2018!

DON'T FORGET - THERE IS STILL TIME TO DONATE TO THE CHARITY THAT I AM FUNDRAISING FOR! CLICK HERE TO SEE MORE! 

Race Start Announcement

CLIPPER ROUND THE WORLD YACHT RACE

2017-2018

RACE START PORT AND DATE ANNOUNCED!

20TH AUGUST 2017 - ALBERT DOCK, LIVERPOOL!

See you there followers!

Jess

We meet the Skippers! "Dynamic Dozen"

Hi Everyone,

It's been a hectic time here in Shanghai since returning after Chinese New Year!
A whole host of announcements have been coming out! So, I'll be brief here!

Race Announcements:
We will visit Sanya, South China!
We will stopover in Seattle, USA!

SKIPPERS! - Announcement of the skippers was made earlier this month, and I am so pleased to see a few faces that I know including the amazing Wendy 'Wendo' Tuck (with whom I completed Level 3 training) and Connall! (with whom I sailed from Hobart - Sydney!)

Phew!

St Patrick's Day

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

I would like to wish my followers a happy, healthy and lucky St Patrick's Day!

Jess xx

HAPPY AUSTRALIA DAY

Hello Readers!

Just wanted to wish my Aussie followers a very happy AUSTRALIA DAY!

Cheers!

Jess

Blog Update

Hi Folks,

I have made the journey from Shanghai to the UK to spend some time with my family! But, I would like to wish all of my friends in China a very healthy. happy and lucky New Year!

新年快乐！

Hi from Shanghai!

Back to life... back to reality!

Hi Everyone!
I know there are people that keep returning to the blog in the hope that there is an update on the page with my completion of the Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race 2016... the update is underway, and will be completed soon! Don't worry, it will be uploaded on my return to the UK later this week.

I must say THANK YOU for all of your support during the last month with my sailing expeditions! I return to the UK this week to visit family and have a well earned rest.

Thanks for your support!

Jess

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas to all of my family, friends, and followers!

Today is the day!

Australia... I'm Coming to See You!

Hello folks!
Today I leave Shanghai and make tracks to Sydney, Australia!

A quick mention for my friends at the University of Reading who has promoted my taking part on their twitter feed! THANKS GUYS!

Follow our Progress on RACE TRACKER - RSHYR 2016

Only 17 Days until Race Start!

Hi Everyone!

You can FOLLOW THE RACE by clicking here! - This will take you to the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race Tracking Website!

I will be onboard Clipper Ventures 5 - CV5! (Click CV5 for info)

Words can't really express how excited I am to be taking part in the RSHYR this year, and I already hope that I will be back for it in 2017 onboard a Clipper 70!

Very exciting times ahead for sure!

6 days until I head out to Australia to begin training...
Updates soon!
Jess x

It's the FINAL COUNTDOWN (To RSHYR 2016!)

Hi Folks!

It's DECEMBER! (So... pinch, punch etc etc!)
It also means that it is only 13 DAYS before I head out from Shanghai to Sydney, Australia, to complete sea/shore training and compete in the Royal Sydney Hobart Yacht Race 2016!

Excited is an understatement!

Keep an eye for updates to my page! They will be coming in thick and fast inbetween training weeks and race completion!

2017/2018 Clipper Race IS COMING TO QINGDAO!

Hello Everyone!
NEWS RELEASE!

I will be stopping over in QINGDAO, CHINA during the circumnavigation!

So excited about this - I love Qingdao, such a beautiful city!

Check out more by following this link to the Clipper Round the World Website. Click Here.

To see some photos of the 15/16 Clipper Race stopover when I visited them earlier this year... click here.

Thanks!
Jess

Level 3 Training complete!

Hello followers,
Apologies for radio silence - its been a busy time!

I have returned from Australia after completing my level 3 training a couple of weeks ago - I have now updated the page and added it to the blog!

Thanks for your patience and reading!
Jess

The return to the Middle Kingdom (China)

I'm back in China

Hi folks!
Sorry for the radio silence over the summer - it was quite a busy holiday for me in the long run... lots of catching up with friends and family...

I still have a page to be updated and published once completed in due course - likely to be this weekend... keep an eye!

Thanks!
Jess