Azzurro | Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race 2023

By Jessica Watson Join Me

Azzurro 2023 Rolex Sydney to Hobart Campaign

Thank you for donating to the Stroke Foundation in support of the Azzurro crew as they compete in the 2023 Rolex Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race. 

A POWERFUL LITTLE BOAT WITH RICH HISTORY CAPABLE OF A WIN.

An iconic S&S34, Azzurro is a proven offshore racing contender.

Sailed by a star crew with over 50,000 shared offshore miles, they form an impressive team despite their youthful presence.

Stroke attacks the brain, the human control centre, changing lives in an instant. It can happen to anyone, at any age and affects everyone differently.

Few people will think about stroke until it touches their life.

It’s estimated more than 27,400 people will have a stroke in Australia for the first time in 2022, equating to one stroke every nineteen minutes.

Today, there are over 445,000 people in our community whose lives have been changed by stroke and their number is growing.

High blood pressure is the biggest modifiable risk factor of stroke and affects one in three Australian adults.

Stroke Foundation’s report, No Postcode Untouched, found that if high blood pressure alone was eliminated, the number of strokes would almost be cut in half (48 per cent).

Stroke Foundation is a national charity that partners with the community to prevent stroke, save lives and enhance recovery.

With your support, Stroke Foundation can provide support to those affected right now and fund research to fight stroke.

Thank you to my Sponsors

$2.76k

Sandringham Yacht Club

$1.5k

Melbourne Football Club

$888

Rohan @ 38 South Yacht Sales

Hoping my contribution is enough to help meet your goal Jess 💛

$751.50

Sun Theatre

Funds raised at the True Spirit screening at Sun Yarraville

$520

Anonymous

You are inspirational in every way a human being can be. Thank you Jess ❤️

$520

Mark Thompson

Good on you Jess. I lost my Dad coming up 12 months ago after he suffered a major stroke. Thanks for putting your and Cameron’s name to the awareness, prevention and treatment.

$520

Robert Ungar

Great movie

$520

Anonymous

Have a wonderful and safe sail. Great cause to be getting behind. Good luck ❤️

$500

Anonymous

$263.75

Denby Steele

$250

Tom & Sarah

$211

Chloe Tame

$211

Steve White

Go Jess, keep us all ❤️‍🩹 ticking.

$200

Pamela Fredric

❤️

$180

Bay

Jessica, what you are doing is incredible and so inspirational, Cameron is in all our hearts. I have never lost somebody close to me personally so I could never understand the pain that you must go through, but just know all of your donators are here for you. I'm doing a school project on you and you are just so fascinating to learn about, I also sail myself and find you a great person to look up to. You truly changed the entire expectations of what people thought young girls could achieve. You have inspired me so much and your Amazing!

$168

Matt Picone

Hi Jessica, hope all is going well out there. This donation is $1 for everyday between my Dad’s stroke and the start of the race

$158.25

Anonymous

$158.25

Lisa, Sibella, Siena And Elina

Dearest Jessica, you are an inspiration to not only myself, but to our 3 daughters. You are teaching them never to give up. So proud of what you are doing for stroke awareness. Keep up the great work.

$158.25

Family Camping At Urunga Nsw.

Good luck Jess and crew. A great cause, a great race and some great people by all accounts. Stay safe.

$154.87

Sandringham Yacht Club Coin Donations

$144.54

Tim

Well done Jess. What a great cause

$144.54

Jim Martinek

Wow u are one amazing lady and may you continue to live your life with compassion and joy x

$144.54

Gerard Blokker

$144.54

Georgina O’donnell

You are inspirational. Smooth sailing 😊

$144.54

Anonymous

$144.54

Jenny Chisholm

Keep striving Jess, love ya xx

$125

Matt Picone

Congratulations! This donation is $1 for each day from the finish of Dad’s race to the finish of your S2H

$108

Kathy & Fito

Great work Jessica

$105.50

Julie Picone

Congratulations on your epic effort to help stroke sufferers

$105.50

John Cahill

From Jessaholic, Magpie ♫♫♫

$105.50

Gilda Segal

$105.50

Johnny Nichols

Jess, Excellent movie, even better book! You have been such an inspiration to so many people. I feel so deeply for your loss.

$105.50

Ben

Thank you for sharing your incredible story Jess - such an inspiration! Well done for raising money for such a great cause.

$105.50

Zoe

$105.50

Airport Bathroom Donations!

$105.50

Alistair Murray

Fabulous movie Jessica. Good luck with this great cause Lots of love Alistair and Tracey

$105.50

Alex Hall

Thanks Jess

$105.50

Kevin Hibberson

$105.50

Linda Douglas

Be proud of your story and your positive impact on so many young people. You are inspiring. And thank you for your support of the stroke foundation.

$105.50

Joanna Turnbull

$105.50

Anonymous

$105.50

Marija Sasson

Great movie - very inspirational! David & I are honoured to be able to offer a small contribution to this very important research & cause.

$105

Anonymous

$101

Anonymous

$81

David &. Megan Bell

Good on you Jessica and crew - have a great race - worthy cause !

$79.13

Anonymous

$79.13

Anonymous

Jessica, good luck to everyone on board Azzurro, from a Hobart family that greatly admires you!

$79.13

Nick Thorne

$79.13

Denise

Keep up the great work raising stroke awareness!

$79.13

Myfanwy Thomas

$64.35

Lindy Hardcastle

Hiya Jess. We have never met but you inspire me. I sailed on she’s the culprit to Hobart this year and hoped to see you on dock. My oldest is the same age as you and I remember when you left for your circumnavigation I thought of her out on the ocean and wondered how you had the fortitude and drive to take it on. I followed your trip and hoped for your safe return. I took both my girls to the opera house to cheer you home. My family has also been affected by stroke loosing my mum and caring for my dad after stokes. The loss of Cam to stroke at such a young age was horrendous and my heart broke for you. . You keep doing the good things you are doing and don’t stop being awesome cheers Lindy

$54

Daphne Woolcott

To Jessica and crew we wish you all the best in the Sydney to Hobart race. Daphne and Ray

$54

Audrey Macmillan

Good luck Jessica!! You are an inspiration!! We saw you and your movie at The Sun Theatre. What a great cause to support in your race.

$54

Jason Periott

$52.75

Desmond Cousans

Go girl

$52.75

Lake Macquarie Sailing Tours

An inspiration to all. Me and my crew all admire everything you do. Good luck 🤞 and enjoy Hobart now.

$52.75

Roger Ferguson

You are a star Jessica. This is fir a dear friend who is a stroke survivor who is wheel chair dependant.

$52.75

Steve Day

$52.75

Gillian Sandison

Congratulations Jess! Thanks for inspiring us all!

$52.75

Nicholas Walton

A great cause to honour, Cameron. Your story will spur on so many people in so many ways, Jess. Thank you.

$52.75

Krystal Weir

We miss you Cam xx

$52.75

Jade Aaron And Harvey

Congratulations on true spirit Jess. Cam with us all in spirit every day x

$52.75

Kate Mccombie

Well done Jess! Awesome effort

$52.75

Daphne Bosch

$52.75

Mark Watland

You’ll always be an inspiration to many of us around the world, Jessica. Cam would be proud of you for your support of the Stroke Foundation. Good luck from the Northwest corner of the USA to you and the Azzurro crew!

$52.75

Liam O’neill

So amazing. Thank you for sharing your story with us and the world.

$52.75

Elizabeth Hodgson

May the wind always be in your sails. You are so inspiring. This is for my Awsome friend Cheryl.

$52.75

Catherine & Sophie

Your courage and spirit in meeting life's challenges is inspirational. May your sweet little vessel give you a swift passage and safe landfall in Hobart.

$52.75

Ian Quarrie

Good luck Jessica

$52.75

Debra Richards

good luck, stay safe

$52.75

Natasha Patterson

$52.50

Judy Cook

Good luck for your trip to Tassi! Jess you are an inspiration to us all. We lost my Dad to stroke and it has affected friends and other family members. Thankyou

$52

Anonymous

$47.48

Jack Robertson

$47.48

Simone Hoffmann

I had a stroke in April 2021 with no symptoms under age 50, I've made a full recovery. You are an amazing woman x

$47.48

Jane Holroyd

$47.48

Lou Gec

$47.48

Ryan & Norma Evans

$47.48

Lisa Smith

Truely amazing!

$47.48

Murray & Julie Mackay

Very proud of you Jessica

$47.48

Maddison Radford

$47.48

Anonymous

$47.48

Lowa Paszko

$45

Barbara D’arcy

$45

Simon Grain

Well done Jess

$43.52

Dtt Melbourne Coin Donations

$31.65

Ronald Ferguson

$31.65

Mary Pederick

$31.65

Rodney Crerar

Thanks

$26.38

Chris J

$26.38

Anonymous

$26.38

Kim Bracke

$26.38

Agi

Hi Jess, I am 49 and very keen sailor. I am based in Melb and belong to ORCV. I was the part of the crew for the Westcoaster last year when the stroke hit me in late November. I was shuttered. Thank God that my movement was nor affected that much and a year on I am 75% recovered. I hope you do well this year. Fingers crossed. Have fun. If you ever need a view, let me know. It will be a privlidge. Agi agatkaroo@gmail.com

$26.38

Jessica Brown

$21.60

John Wrege

$21.10

Guy Consitt

$21.10

Maddi Dyer

❤️❤️❤️❤️

$21.10

Jess Turner

$21.10

Greg Hay

Good luck and best wishes.

$21.10

Wayne Mh Consumer Advocate Ngo One Door Mental Health

Good luck Jessica with raising your goal for stroke prevention awareness.So sorry you lost your partner.I hope your boat goes really well on handicap. honours.Your an inspiration to many people.I followed your around the world solo journey.Have had hiypertension long time!

$21

Kathy Pollock

Every little bit helps. Will be in Hobart cheering for you as you finish.

$20

Angela Christou

$20

Emily Heappey

$10.55

Anonymous

$10.55

Anonymous

$10.55

Anonymous

$10.55

Anonymous

$10.55

Anna

Thanks for sharing your story and inspiring us all!

$10.55

Anonymous

$10.55

Ashley Samson

Love you Jess xx

$5.28

Dtt Ot Sydney Coins

$5.28

Dougal Muir

$5.28

Anonymous

$5.28

Anonymous

$5.28

Anonymous

$2.13

Psychologist And Sailor

I am a psychologist since 1984 and a sailor in Denmark. I treat patients who had damages after strokes. Some times I try to train the patients by sailing (sailboat). Thank You for doing this collection work. I appriciate it very much. Good luck

$2.11

Anonymous

$1.06

Anonymous

$1.06

Anonymous