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Entrant UPDATE 1:2:2025...SPREADER CRACKS...in the past Globe 580 Transats, two 580's have experienced spreaders cracks...now RENAUD has discovered the same. Replacements have been organized from FRANCE Selden to ANTIGUA...all entrants with SELDEN masts have been advised to check their spreaders...the cause may be overloading from the spinnakers or pressure from the mainsail pushing the tip of the 29 degree swept back spreaders forward. clearly the forward tip of the spreader is point loading as it flexes forward. SELDEN use a short stainless steel internal extrusion inside the spreader going through the mast that incorporates the attachment of the lower shroud that is not associated with the spreader so there is no weakening of the rigging there. SELDEN masts are NOT compulsory. A Builder can make their own mast with a class approved section...or buy one from approved suppliers..SPARCRAFT supply 580 rigs as fitted on TREKKA , but costs nearly three times the price.

Latest post from Renaud : During regular boat inspection I discovered yesterday at the end of the day my split starboard arrow bar. That's a blow to the morale. Fortunately the alizés are not too strong and with the help of Ariane my boat manager and Don the replacement parts are on order. I don't really understand how this could have been done because we made mainly starboard amure. There have been a few shortcuts to the south but never quite strong. Finally we can all talk about it in Antigua. #mgr2025 #g580t #CG580