Art Were Asks Opinions

Art Were writes to BAGPIPE noting a variance in the height of spinnaker pole fittings above the mast step. A random check of 14 boats at the Nationals showed heights ranging from 29½" to 44½" with an average of 36", with some boats carrying a second fitting for light air sailing.

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• spinnaker pole
• opinion