20 September 2026, John and Raven have returned safely to the UK, they have stopped briefly in Newlyn prior to sailing the last leg back to the east coast.

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 →

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 →

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 →