The search for Duncan Lougee and Minke has continued relentlessly, with the search area considerably extended, but still with no sign of their whereabouts. The circumstances of her disappearance would suggest that Minke is still afloat somewhere, although nothing is of course certain, and so we urge all yachtsmen and mariners to keep a good watch out for her, wherever they may be. Any and every clue to her whereabouts is of use.
The Jester Challenge has a large community of followers with 178 skippers having participated in challenges. The whole community is shocked and numbed by the disappearance of such an experienced fellow-sailor in such puzzling circumstances, and are hoping and praying that Minke is found as soon as possible.
Both press and social media have reported Minke’s disappearance, which is potentially helpful in raising public awareness of her plight. Sadly some of this reporting is inaccurate, for example describing the Jester Challenge as a ‘race’, or Minke as a ‘racing yacht’. For those who are not aware of the nature of the Jester Challenge it is an ‘opportunity for skippers to test their boats and their seagoing mettle in a supportive and non-competitive environment’ (see What is the Jester Challenge for more information).
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