Searches underway for sailor, reportedly from Suffolk, missing at sea

Searches are underway for sailor, who's reportedly from Suffolk, who's missing at sea.

Duncan Lougee set off from Plymouth on 18th June in his boat, The Minke, a 25ft fibreglass folkboat with a white hull and white sails.

He was expected arrive in Baltimore, Ireland four days later, on 22nd June, but there's been no contact since he set sail.

The 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.

Boscastle Coastguard say multiple rescue agencies are searching for him and the boat.

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