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Forbes magazine published a story containing information on the
cost of the foresail.. $30,000 each.. retired after just 60
tacks, which breaks down to $500 for every time the boat comes
about.
The world has gone MAD.

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Good reason to never sail to weather.

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Forbes magazine published a story containing information on the
cost of the foresail.. $30,000 each.. retired after just 60
tacks, which breaks down to $500 for every time the boat comes
about.
The world has gone MAD.



 
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