Spinnaker Measurements

Official spinnaker measurements for the Thistle class were established by the Measurement Committee on March 31, 1949. The measurements specify luff, foot, diagonal, and cross measurements with specified tolerances. Luffs must be of equal length and wire luffs are prohibited.

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