Chief Measurer's Message

Lloyd Kitchen addresses ongoing discussions about the use of exotic materials in Thistle construction, particularly carbon fiber poles for spinnakers. He reports allowing carbon fiber spinnaker poles while restricting their use to avoid performance advantages.

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• chief measurer
• exotic materials
• carbon fiber
• class rules
• boat construction