Sitrep 3, 8 June 2026. The last week was challenging for John Apps (RAVEN), after trying to make for calm waters in Praia harbour with a SW’ly gale blowing, John settled for Lajes harbour on Flores. Pointing has been a problem for John with his genoa out of service due to a furler problem. Once in the calm of the harbour John has repaired his furler and changed genoas and is on his way west again.
Hugh Davies (EDEN MARINDIN) is planning to stay in the Azores for a while to explore the area and Pete Matthews (WINGDING) is expected to start heading back next week.
The Azores high appears to be returning to its normal state but there is still plenty of weather for John to contend with.
On the 3rd June John reminded us that this was the anniversary of the first Jester start, 20 years ago. There is also an excellent article in the current Practical Boat Owner exploring the Jester Challenge and its history by the founder of the challenge, Ewen Southby-Tailyour, and PBO’s Jake Kavanagh.
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