Performancefor racing

Loads created bythecrew (mainsheet, halyard, vang, out-haul, Cunningham, etc.) are transferred to the mainsail and on to the mast. As the mainsail is designed according to the expected curve of the mast, a longi- tudinally stiff mast allows for less luff curve of the sail. Instead, this sail area can be added to the roach of the sail, where it is subjected to the wind and more efficient. The longitudinal rigidity of the mast section makes for higher forestay load created by tensioning the backstay. Running backstays can often be avoided. The risk for mast pumping is also reduced.It goes without saying that efficientsailing provides benefits not only for the racing sailor, but is also a safety aspect for every sailor.