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Harrell Repeats Spar is Illegal

The Thistle class faces a growing controversy over Schock's aluminum masts, which the TCA maintains are completely illegal for sanctioned events. President Evans Harrell issued a strong open letter denying the legality of aluminum spars, while class members reported problems including poor buoyancy and boats turning over.

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  • aluminum masts
  • Schock
  • TCA
  • regulation
  • Evans Harrell
  • Bill Nexsen