Searches underway for missing yacht that set off from Plymouth

Searches are underway for a missing yacht that left Plymouth 11 days ago.

The Minke, a 25ft fibreglass folkboat with a white hull and white sails, set off from Plymouth on 18 June.

It was expected arrive in Baltimore, Ireland four days later, on 22 June, but there's been no contact since its departure.

The boat's skipper was taking part in the single-handed Jester Challenge, with a plan to sail the route via the Isles of Scilly.

All other vessels taking part in the challenge are accounted for.

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