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Our Mustang 40

Hello everyone, firstly let's introduce ourselves. My wife is called Sue and I am Steven. Recently we purchased a Maltese built Mustang 40 motorsailor. We know very little about the Mustangs, so any information will be gratefully received. I will allow comments on this section so any information can be posted on here.

Continue reading Comments (0) 23.11.2007. 14:36

Storm Alert

There is no end to the marvels of technology, we all love it, otherwise we would not be here.

Continue reading 09.11.2007. 09:27

Gadgets

As we all know, it is very much the growing trend of shelling out quite a bit of dosh on our designer sunglasses. I also know that if worn when swimming, they have a tendency to sink to the bottom of the pool! This is not so much of a problem when in the confines of a nice free-form freshwater pool where you can just dive to the bottom to grab them, but could be a real issue if you’re out at sea (either swimming, sailing of just lazing on a lilo).

Continue reading 09.11.2007. 09:10

The Humble Winch Handle, or Not !

The Humble Winch Handles.

The winch handle is something that most sailors take for granted on their boat, did you know that You can greatly add enjoyment to your sailing, by choosing the correct winch handle

It is time to turn our attention on to this vital piece of equipment.

Continue reading 24.10.2007. 20:11

Rolex race near disaster

Two stories of dramatically contrasting fortune have unfolded over the past 24-hours of the 2007 Rolex Middle Sea Race. Both stories ended happily. Both could have ended quite differently. In one, an American crew defied the elements to destroy a seven-year-old course record. In the second, an Australian crew were rescued from their yacht as she threatened to founder on the wind-lashed northern coast of Sicily. The crews of Rambler and Loki will remember this race for years to come

Continue reading 24.10.2007. 08:22

Double rescue as lifeboat capsizes

Three people rescued from a yacht in difficulties off Spurn Head yesterday had to be rescued a second time when a lifeboat capsized.

The yacht Penn Player put out a Mayday call reporting they had gone aground, lost a rudder and had smoke coming from the engine The Humber RNLI Lifeboat was immediately launched and once on scene the smaller Y-class lifeboat went in to recover the 3 persons.

Continue reading 19.10.2007. 16:45