Traveling with tiller/extension

[laser 4.7sailor]

Hi guys,

I am traveling with my tiller and extension on a plane for my first time to Orange Bowl. How do I do this? It can't fit in luggage, and in carry on or in hand, it will be considered a potential threat.

Thanks,
Laser 4.7sailor

 

[Sunfishsailor22349]

Orange Bowl will be a great regatta did it last year in 4.7. When I went down there I put it in a 4" pvc pipe with an end cap and an unscrewable end cap on the other side. Cut the pipe so the tiller/extension will fit it in and before you put it in wrap it in bubble wrap. It's also a good idea to duct tape the ends to make sure it doesn't come undone. Will pass right through inspection as a luggage, but make sure to clarify what it is just to make sure.

 

[torrid]

I used a drafting tube before as carry-on, but that was ages ago. Doubt it would work today.

The PVC tube with bubble wrap in checked luggage sounds like a good idea. I would maybe label it on the outside as "athletic equipment". Someone is bound to get their knickers in a bunch over it.