Search underway for yacht which had been due to land in West Cork six days ago

The yacht was one of 43 vessels taking part in the Jester Challenge, a non-racing 250-nautical-mile sail from the south west of England to West Cork via the isles of Scilly

The 25ft folkboat Minke. Picture: Practical Boat Owner

Searches are underway for a missing sailboat which had been due to arrive in Baltimore six days ago. 

The 25ft yacht 'Minke' set off from Plymouth on June 18. It was one of 43 vessels taking part in the Jester Challenge, a non-racing 250-nautical-mile sail from the south west of England to West Cork via the isles of Scilly.