^^^^^ Madam, there is not a negative bone in my body........[}:)]
There are plenty of anti publicity motivation ones though..........
Many of us with a sailing background have concerns and a lot of us made mistakes.
Your family defeated the skeptics, i don't remember any publicity
congratulations
The best result is that Jessicia succeeds, with her round the world unaided trip,
that would give her some sorta record, if that's what SHE really wants
It will be great if no one has to rescue her, that would put her one up on the British great, Bullymoore, of southern ocean fame.
However if someone does need to go get her, may it be done in the traditions of the sea and be successfully. All things are to serve a purpose and even rescue's have the merit of training people.
Forum discussion allows all people to expound their two bobs worth and i consider are very worthwhile as a mind training exersize for those who may not have had the opportunity to participate in real life, Some people have plenty of knowledge just sitting there doing nothing, its great to see it surface
So how about telling the people here of your own adventure.........
or semi shaded by sail and rigging in the am. 
which was placed beyond the stern of the boat. Therefore wouldn't that all mean that recharging would be compromised. 
Something to do with the way a panel is wired up inside. Even birdydoo or dust will compromise a solar panel if not cleaned off pronto. 
Could battery reserves capacity be slowly run down [}:)]
how do we address you, Sir. 
