Waxing Mast

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bikspk

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My sail wasn't sliding very well on the mast so I decided to clean it up with some abrasive cleanser, rinse it off really well (chlorine not good), let it dry then put on some car wax. After I buffed it off it was slippery as heck and the sleeve slid on it really well.

Is there any reason I shouldn't have done this?
 
if its not going to make you go faster then it shopuldn't be a problem. (theoretically speaking)

cheers
 
I thnk that waxing the spars counts as "preventative maintenance" which is legal+ i have heard about doing that in a few books. When i bought my boat I also waxed the spars so I am fairly sure that we can do this
 
I wax regularly just to reduce the friction of putting the sail on and off. With a waxed mast the sail slides easily on and off
 
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