Tuesday, March 25, 2014

MAC 24hr Challenge

Some people say I am crazy, going from a Fireball Dinghy which is sort of like a old American Muscle Car to a Mirror, a small hatchback car.


But for me and the wife it was a better fit and I always wanted to do the MAC 24hr challenge at Milnerton Aquatic Club.  The Fireball did not meet the criteria, but the Mirror did.

Photo from MAC Site
So the race was on, will the boat be in time for the race?  Will I get a team ready and sailing before then?

Old Boat, New Home

Early in 2014 I was in search of a new boat to refurbish and sail. I came across a very sad looking Mirror while looking at potential boats.









Wife gave it a look and said, not worth it.  BUT I am one of those people who can't walk away from a neglected boat that is in need of a new lease on life...so Mirror #40819 went with us.  


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The Author - Johan aka Smilicus


 What he sails - Mirror # 40819



Where he sails - Cape Town, Western Cape Province