Jester Challenge 2025: Sailing to the start
The Jester Challenge for solo sailors in small boats 2025 My second attempt to get to the start after being foiled by bad weather. Now there is only time and suitable conditions to get to the alternate start point at Pwllheli, North Wales. This video goes into more detail of navigation and dealing with the unexpected things that will always crop up on a passage, I hope you enjoy it! Do let me knwo in the comments what you think.. 00:00 Intro 02:41 Leaving Cardiff Barrage 05:14 Troubleshooting a furling gear jamming problem 09:25 Poling out the Genoa 12:26 Signs of bad weather to come 14:42 Engine off and sailing at last! 15:38 Reefing at night as the weather deteriorates 19:50 Riding the tide through Ramsey Sound 22:30 Grey Welsh weather 24:35 The wind arrives again 25:46 Another way to pole out the Genoa 27:09 Report on the arrival Do like and subscribe! Its free to do and it makes a huge difference to me, thanks ? https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClCzx7NtTAcr9s2C3CJiv7w/join Thanks to @miceinamatchbox for the intro/outro music Sailing a 1970 Contessa 26
