The coastguard has issued an urgent appeal for a yacht that has been missing for more than a week.
Fears are growing over the whereabouts of ‘The Minke’ and skipper Duncan Lougee – as it was due to arrive in Baltimore, Ireland, last Thursday.However, there has been no contact with the 25ft fibreglass vessel since it left.
HM Coastguard says that the skipper of the Minke was taking part in the single-handed Jester Challenge, with a plan to sail the route via the Isles of Scilly.All other vessels in the challenge have arrived safely, and the Coastguard are seeking any information from the public about the disappearance.A spokesperson said: ‘HM Coastguard has issued regular broadcasts and liaised with the Irish Coastguard, UK police and the RNLI.
‘If you have any information, please call the Falmouth Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre on 01326 317575.Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at
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