Irish Mist

by Kathy McMahon
(North Andover, MA USA)

Jessica,

You go girl. I've sailed since I was a little girl and my father passed on his love of sailing to me. It's unfathomable to me what you have already undertaken, to travel around the world yourself at the tender age of 16. You are an inspiration and I'm sure a hero to thousands of teenage girls around the world. God speed to you for a quick safe trip home. I've been reading your coverage all along and my boyfriend told me he thought you had to quit over the weekend. I just learned it was actually Abby Sunderland, you're new friend and comrad, who had to stop. My heart goes out to her, but I wish you all the success in the world! Can't wait to read your book and maybe meet you personally when you go on your tour for it. I live in North Andover, Massachusetts USA! I'm cheering you on every day. Best of Luck!!!

Kathy McMahon
122 Pleasant Street
N. Andover, MA 01845 (USA)

p.s. When you do finish your book, I'd love to get a signed copy!