North Kingston, R.I. For Immediate Release August 19, 2016
The Club 420 Class Association is pleased to announce a new boom built by Selden Mast Inc. has been approved by the Board of Directors for use in Class sailing. This new boom is available through all Class Builders and is an option for all sailors.
It is known as the “Olympus” section and has been used with great success from youth programs at the High School and Collegiate levels. It provides similar properties in strength and behavior to the current Club 420 boom. It is compatible with all existing Club 420 mast and gooseneck arrangements without modification. Once installed for the first time, the boom can be rigged and removed without use of tools, or removal of pins and rings. This will make it quicker than ever to rig and de-rig the boat for travel. The outhaul arrangement is external and rigged in the same way that Club 420 sailors are used to.
Due to construction methods, the boom eliminates salt water corrosion and electrolysis where dissimilar metals meet. Parts are insulated from one another and designed for longevity in the harshest environments. The boom uses a track system for mainsheet and boom vang positions which eliminates external protrusions. The sail can be fed in the track from both the front and the rear of the boom. Additionally it features a rubber material and super strength adhesive to prevent damage to the boom from interaction with the side stays.
For more information contact a Class Approved Builder:
Laser Performance Sturgis Boat Works Zim Sailing
About The Club 420 Class Association
The Club 420 Association was established in 1980 to promote, foster, encourage and sponsor one-design sailing. The Association sponsors a class North American Championship, US and Canadian National Championships as well as regional championships for the class across North America while promoting the class to all ability and experience levels of youth sailing. Since 2006, the class membership has more than doubled from 300 to its current 715 members. The class offers many regional, national and North American championships in both fleet and team racing formats as well as clinics across North America. Our Nationals / North Americans have had 175 boats attend, with all levels of sailors competing in some of the finest and socially fun regattas you will attend. About The Club 420 The Club 420 is a two person dingy which forms the base of many local, high school and collegiate programs in North America. Simple for beginning sailors and yet challenging enough for collegiate champions. The Club 420 offers more learning opportunities than any other double-handed boat you can find. Over 5,000 Club 420s are sailed in youth, high school and collegiate programs all over the United States, Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean.
For more information please visit our website at www.club420.org or visit us on Facebook
Contact: John Vandemoer Executive Director, Club 420 Class Email – ED@club420.org
About Selden Mast Inc. Seldén was founded in 1960 when Per Seldén first built an aluminum dinghy mast to replace his wooden one. Today Seldén now leads the way in producing top quality aluminum and carbon fiber rigs around the world for boats ranging in size and performance from the Optimist to large luxury yachts. Seldén also has a complete range of deck hardware which makes them the only single company able to outfit an entire boat from the deck-up. Selden Mast Inc. is headquartered in Charleston, SC. Contact: Tim Fitzgerald Dinghy & Aftermarket Sales Email — TF@SeldenUS.com Selden Mast Inc.
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