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Fleet 1 Proposes Tightened Sail Plan

A proposal from Fleet 1 requesting stricter regulations on sail configuration, particularly to prevent the use of high-performance modifications like zippers and cunningham holes. The proposal aims to maintain the one-design integrity of the class by limiting rigging innovations that divide boats between different performance levels.

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  • Fleet 1
  • sailing regulations
  • one-design
  • rigging
  • sails