We have published a webpage in memory of Duncan Lougee, so tragically lost in last year’s Baltimore Challenge. If any fellow Jesters would like to add a further reminiscence or tribute it will always be welcome. Contributions can be submitted either to the Jester Helm email address, or via the Contact page on the website.

After five days of intense search of the Celtic Sea and its periphery by the UK and Irish coastguards, and after five days of intense anguish for Duncan Lougee’s family and friends, Minke was finally located yesterday afternoon. She was drifting at a point 75 miles south-east of Ballycotton on the County Cork coast, at … Continue reading JESTER BALTIMORE CHALLENGE 2023 SITREP 4 30/6/2023 →

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 … Continue reading JESTER BALTIMORE CHALLENGE SITREP 3 29/6/23 →

All yachts and skippers have either arrived at Baltimore or retired to another port of their choice, with the exception of Duncan Lougee and his 25’ Folkboat Minke. Despite the best efforts of Falmouth MCA and the Irish Coastguard, including a fixed wing search of the area between the Scillies and Baltimore, Minke’s whereabouts are … Continue reading JESTER BALTIMORE CHALLENGE 2023 Sitrep 2 25/06/23 →