Toms River Nationals Wrap Up

Chief Measurer Bob White reports on the measurement procedures at Nationals, noting that most boats passed safety inspections with minor adjustments. He discusses six fat rudders found, positive flotation issues in two fiberglass boats, and equipment failures including six broken diamond wires and a few collisions. He also describes experimental successes with increased underseat positive flotation for wooden boats and a reefing mainsail test.

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• Toms River Nationals
• Measurement
• Safety
• Equipment
• Boat Maintenance