Greetings,

On the subject of spinnaker set ups, will a 1 inch (26mm) aluminum pole be strong enough for use as a spinnaker pole? That size (25.4mm with a 3.2mm sidewall) aluminum tubing is relatively easy to come by in the States.

Or has anyone tried using a piece of a windsurfer mast?

And I will try to post a picture of USA 74 sailing by next weekend.

John