The first photos of a carbon mast being sailed with. Alex Bennet (MT99, 5th) is back, sailing the 196 Finot design with trimtabbed keel.
http://www.oceanchallenges.co.uk
The boat is now equipped with an Allspars uk Carbon mast, a lightweight profile.
The wind was up to 30 knts, and it was not in flat water ;) Enjoy...
His comment about the new mast;
"The boat certainly handles much better with the carbon mast . Makes a big difference.".
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