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
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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
JC 2026 Sitrep 1
Sitrep 1, 17 May 2026. The four Challengers cleared Western Approaches in one day and all have maintained average daily runs of over 100nm, thanks to wind that stayed in the northern sector. EDEN MARINDIN, WINGDING and RAVEN have followed similar courses to the South, at times their tracks are so close they would have … Continue reading JC 2026 Sitrep 1
Jester Helm Newsletter, January 2026
Dear Jesters, past, present and future, A new year, and we are celebrating our 20th anniversary. The first Jester Challenger arrived at Newport Rhode Island in July 2006. Since then we have seen 374 starters in various events and, in five Newport challenges, 17 skippers successfully reach Newport. JC 2026 We know several potential starters … Continue reading Jester Helm Newsletter, January 2026
Dinner and Symposium
Dear Jesters, past, present and future, This is a brief newsletter to publicise a social gathering and symposium with lots of time for discussion. Plans for this event have developed significantly since its first announcement; everyone is welcome who is interested in single-handed sailing. Please see details below, and contact David Mc Dowell (below) if … Continue reading Dinner and Symposium