Is there really a shortage of comptip masts out there? Is that why youth aren't racing, the cost of a comptip?

I have a hard time believing that.

I have 2 extra comptip masts sitting in the yard, that I would gladly donate to a youth sailor. I have a complete 1984 redline that I will donate to any youth sailor in my division that wants to race. And for any youth in the country that wants to race a 16 and absolutely can not find a comptip mast, I've got an extra comptip that got a little banged up during shipping that I will donate, you pay shipping. Have your division chair write a letter of necessity to me and it's yours. Youth only. For racing only.

jeremy at surfcitycatamarans.com

I've been wrong before, but I don't think there is a shortage of race legal masts. If it is truly an issue, I'm sure the factory and your local dealer would offer a substantial discount to a youth sailor that wants to purchase an comptip outright.

j