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.

The time has come to sum up this year’s Jester Challenge. This is not an easy task, as there is so much that is positive, counterbalanced by the devastating loss of one of our number. This year a total of 43 skippers sailed in the event, the biggest number to participate in any of the … Continue reading Jester Baltimore Challenge 2023. SITREP 5 04/07/2023 →

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 →