Sitrep 6, 25 July 2026. This Jester Challenge finished when Raven crossed the finish line on 24th July 2026. After John and Raven made it across the Gulf Stream the Atlantic had another sting in the tail when they encountered a complex weather system with periods of gale force winds. Then, whilst making his final … Continue reading JC2026 Sitrep 6
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JC2026 Sitrep 5
Sitrep 5, 9 July 2026. With only John in the Challenge there isn't a great deal to report. John is 'trekking' on with a damaged main sail after a period of calm resulted in it flogging a seam loose, reminding us that light winds can take a toll on sails as well as patience. Raven … Continue reading JC2026 Sitrep 5
JC 2026 Sitrep 4
Sitrep 4, 23 June 2026. Few Jester Challengers have managed to make it as far West as John is onboard Raven in a JC event. Of those that have, most have finished. John has had a mixture of winds but very little easterly. He is now 1,400 nm from the finish but the North Atlantic … Continue reading JC 2026 Sitrep 4
JC 2026 Sitrep 3
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 … Continue reading JC 2026 Sitrep 3
JC 2026 Sitrep 2
Sitrep 2, 28 May 2026. After the excellent first week, the next provided the challengers with few options but to head west in weather that ranged from light winds and fog to force 8. EDEN MARINDIN and WINGDING have now made port in Terceira, WINGDING having to anchor outside the marina at the south end … Continue reading JC 2026 Sitrep 2