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    Preparing a small boat for heavy weather with advice from the skippers of the Jester Challenge 2025

    • November 3, 2025

    The Jester Challenge 2025 once again proved a fertile ground for examples of how a short-handed crew can prepare for heavy weather scenarios. The challenge began in 2006 and was…

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    How to prepare a small boat for a big offshore sailing adventure: Top tips from Jester Challenge sailors

    • October 31, 2023

    The art of sailing a small boat single-handed for long periods has been perfected by Jester Challenge sailors. Jake Kavanagh picks up some tips for keeping skipper and boat safe…

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