Seldén Contender Spars 1st & 2nd at Inland Championship

Ben McGrane at the Contender worlds © Selden Mast

Ben McGrane and Tim Holden finish 1st & 2nd respectively at the 2011 Contender Inland Championships held by Rutland Sailing Club over the 29th and 30th October.

The event was contested over 5 races in a variety of conditions with a total of 43 competitors taking part in what is always a well supported event.

Seldén have created two different mast laminate specifications to suit different weight sailors. Ben at 76kg is one of the lighter sailors in the fleet, he has been using the SMC1 specification to assist in upwind performance against the heavier sailors, this is combined with the BC086 boom which offers unrivalled stiffness to weight characteristics.

Tim used the SMC2 spec, produced using the same Series 2 mandrel, the mast contains additional Uni-directional tapes to increase the section stiffness fore/aft and sideways. Combined with a Wavelength sail Tim showed devastating upwind performance in the varying wind strength.

All Seldén carbon spars are produced from Intermediate modulus carbon tow with carbon track under the minimum weight to allow for all varieties of rigging and trapeze systems. The masts are also fitted with adjustable spreaders and extended gooseneck as standard.

Seldén Contender Spar Results 2011:

• 1st & 2nd UK Winter Championships
  
• 1st UK Nationals Championships
  
• 2nd Pre-World Championships
  
• 1st & 2nd UK Inland Championships

If you would like more information on Contender spars or would like to discuss developments in your class please contact Ben McGrane (, 01329 504000).

About Seldén Mast Limited.

Seldén Mast Limited is part of the Seldén Group, the world’s largest sparmaker. Seldén makes over 40% of all new yacht and dinghy masts sold worldwide.

Seldén Mast Limited design, develop and manufacture aluminium and carbon fibre masts, booms and poles for boats up to 70ft. They also distribute their renowned Furlex furling systems and rodkickers. Seldén Masts can be found on boats ranging from Olympic medal winning dinghies to the world’s best-known production yachts.

In 2004 Seldén Mast Limited moved to a new purpose-built factory in Gosport, England. Over £4.5m was invested in the 4860sqm (52000 sq. ft) facility that houses a custom made filament winding machine and a 20m autoclave to make carbon spars, as well as equipment to taper and heat treat aluminium masts.

Seldén Mast is committed to providing racing and cruising sailors with technically advanced, reliable and good-value products. Recent innovations include ultimate adjustable dinghy spreaders, electric Furlex headsail furling and carbon spars for IRC race boats.

For further information or to arrange a visit to their facility contact:
Ben McGrane. Dinghy Aftermarket Account Manager
Telephone: +44 (0) 1329 504000
Email:
Web: www.seldénmast.com