Yachting and Boating World Forums - Jester Challenge http://www.ybw.com/forums/ For self-sufficient sailors who love crossing large oceans in small boats, on a low budget, and usually single-handed en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:59:59 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.ybw.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg Yachting and Boating World Forums - Jester Challenge http://www.ybw.com/forums/ Statement of Intent! http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220262&goto=newpost Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:05:15 GMT Hey guys!

Posting here my 'Statement of Intent' for the JC2010. (Now I can't back down :D)
Even since reading about it back in 2007 I thought I would like to do it, and I've finally decided to stop making excuses of why I can't do it and to just do it!

Now I am by no means confident I can get the boat done in time, as I am already in the middle of a major refit, at least this allows me to make any changes I desire now rather than retrospectively.
So I shall try as hard as I can to get the boat ready, and hopefully I shall be there on the start line May 24th.

To keep my motivation (and in case anyone's interested) I shall be posting here of the modifications and work on the boat and some of the planning, I think it would be great if we could all keep each other up to date with where we are at, might pick up some ideas.

The tool for the job in this case is an Eygthene 24 which is a Ron Holland designed Quarter Tonner, which while very wet and exposed on deck, has a 55% ballast ratio and are well known for being a stiff boat that's good 'uphill' which should be useful as I doubt I shall be heading far enough south to pick up favourable winds.
http://www.eygthene24.com/

The list of modifications is still being created but any suggestions people have is welcome! :)

The plan so far (much simplified):
- Complete refit
- Shakedown trip, two up in case of problems
- 2nd Shakedown 500 miles solo passage
If all goes well, get the boat down to Plymouth for final preparations, provisioning, final checks etc. I'm sure It won't be that easy!
I haven't been that enthusiastic about something for a long time! ]]> Jester Challenge Ceirwan http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=220262 Jester 2012 Kent http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=219335&goto=newpost Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:53:06 GMT Hi there Are there any aspiring Jesters in Kent who might like to meet up for a drink/meal to discuss the future - I think it is called Dutch... Hi there

Are there any aspiring Jesters in Kent who might like to meet up for a drink/meal to discuss the future - I think it is called Dutch Courage !

regards

David

Ramsgate Harbour ]]> Jester Challenge tarik http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=219335 Royal Geographical Society 11th November http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=219165&goto=newpost Sun, 08 Nov 2009 19:58:00 GMT Is anyone else going to the 'Top Dogs' lecture in London on Wednesday?

Paul Heiney and Libby Purves are interviewing Robin K-J, Ranulph Fiennes and John Simpson. ]]> Jester Challenge pmead50 http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=219165 Me and Ange are engaged to be married! http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=218900&goto=newpost Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:43:52 GMT Hello fellow Jester Challengers. Me and Ange have got engaged, we get married in June 2010. To jog your memories of us I've attached a picture of us cutting the cake at a little engagement do we had with our families, and the cake itself which was class. See you all in January!

Steve.
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]]> Jester Challenge Lee_Shaw http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=218900 Drinks up North http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=218670&goto=newpost Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:33:16 GMT As all the other regions are meeting up I feel a bit left out. Anyone up North want to get together. I'm based in Cumbernuld, but can meet else were.
Graham ]]> Jester Challenge BlackPig http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=218670 westerly GK24 http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=218662&goto=newpost Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:13:56 GMT Any thoughts on a westerly GK24 as a potential ocean boat. (with some modifications) Malcome Any thoughts on a westerly GK24 as a potential ocean boat. (with some modifications)
Malcome ]]> Jester Challenge helixkimara http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=218662 midland jesters meet http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=218303&goto=newpost Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:11:10 GMT Hi , Are there any Jesters in the Midlands who would be interested in meeting up for a meal/drinks? Or West Country? Nick(Dolphin of Fowey) Hi ,
Are there any Jesters in the Midlands who would be interested in meeting up for a meal/drinks? Or West Country?
Nick(Dolphin of Fowey) ]]> Jester Challenge nicholas49 http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=218303 East Coast meet - 25th October http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=217569&goto=newpost Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:43:41 GMT There's a few of us from the East Coast meeting up at the Mulberry Tree in Braintree for drinks and / or dinner on the 25th October at 1900.

All are welcome.

Post code for venue CM77 8GG ]]> Jester Challenge pmead50 http://www.ybw.com/forums/showthread.php?t=217569