Searches are underway for a missing sailboat which had been due to arrive in West Cork six days ago.
The Irish Examiner has reported that the 25ft yacht 'Minke' set off from Plymouth on June 18th.
It was one of 43 vessels taking part in the Jester Challenge, a non-racing 250-nautical-mile sail from the southwest of England to West Cork via the isles of Scilly.
Captain Duncan Lougee was the only person aboard the 25ft fiberglass folk boat when it set off.
The boat has a white sail and a white hull. Its sail number is FB597.
HM Coastguard has issued regular broadcasts and liaised with the Irish Coastguard, UK police, and the RNLI.
A search was conducted by units of the local RNLI yesterday.
Anyone with information has been requested to contact the Falmouth Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre on 01 326 317 575.
