Headwinds and Water in the Cabin!

The Jester Challenge 2025 solo single handed sailing event continues.. Part 1, if you haven't seen it, is here: https://youtu.be/Yxqw-UhJ2A8 This part covers the Monday and Tuesday of the challenge; as we arrive towards the coast of Ireland, the wind dictates that we take a long tack around the traffic separation scheme... finally the wind eases and all is peace... but not going anywhere! 00:00 Monday morning report, a misty start to the day 02:12 Afternoon, beating into the wind 03:19 Review of the course so far and the effect of tides on the chart plotter, 07:12 Bumpy with wind over tide 09:16 Course planning for the TSS 11:01 Tuesday morning, the water leak scare! 13:34 The wind strength is reducing at last 15:36 Irish coast in sight! 16:40 Tacking the boat single handed using the wind vane steering 18:45 Becalmed at night Different ways to support this channel: 1. Like the video! (free) 2. Subscribe (free) and click the bell (free) so you know when there's a new video 3. Become a member (cheap as chips)(actually cheaper than chips) and get personal access, plus early views of new uploads, and my eternal gratitude for your support 🙂 : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClCzx7NtTAcr9s2C3CJiv7w/join Jester '25 playlist is here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZCvVhEwq-ebINsWIXC8RV92KwNZ4EBP0 Thank you! Sailing a 1970 Contessa 26