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St. Pete Trials: More on Masts

Detailed report on mast performance evaluation tests conducted at St. Pete with experimental designs. The article discusses the Proctor "F" mast, the Helms mast, and proposed new aluminum designs, examining their sailing characteristics and bending behavior under different conditions.

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  • masts
  • St. Pete
  • experimental
  • Proctor
  • performance