(dailymail.co.uk) – Duncan Lougee was taking part in the singlehanded Jester Challenge, leaving June 18 aboard his 25-foot sailboat, The Minke. He had departed from Plymouth, Devon, UK on the 300-mile race but as of last week, had not been heard from. An experienced sailor, he sailed solo from Plymouth to Azores and back three times. The boat was equipped with safety equipment but at the time of reporting, neither his EPIRB nor PLB had been activated. Read more.