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The Ins and Outs of Aftermarket Bowsprits for Light-air Sails
April 13, 2021
A salty Kiwi named Ross Norgrove once said that the most important tool for the owner of a wooden yawl adorned with a bowsprit is a sharp ax. To some degree, his witty comment holds true for contemporary sailors contemplating a mini-bowsprit.