Surf Scoter's Blog – April 2013 Archive (1)

Hi.   I am looking into ways to make Surf Scoter a little more competitive in my local yacht club races.   Right now, I have the stock spars (45 years old) and old sails.  Has anyone upgraded the spars?  If so, what did you go with?  Carbon?  Aluminum?  And any other tips on improvements, like backstays, or anythign worth considering to help her along.  Thanks for all your ideas.