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Mast Development & Rig Tuning

Emergency Repair to Stays Shown

Bill Walton provides practical guidance for sailors on how to repair a snapped diamond stay on a mast during a regatta. The method involves using wire cutters and thimbles to create a temporary but serviceable repair.

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  • mast repair
  • diamond stay
  • emergency repair
  • racing