COMPTIP mast out in the tropical sun. UV damage?

Has anyone experienced UV damage to the fiberglass Comptip when left out in the sun.
Are there any suggestions how to avoid exposure to the sun without having to drop the mast each time.
Or
Is it a non-problem?!

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Ashus
Mirror, Bosun, Laser, Fireball, Hobie 16, Dart 18, IOR 1 Tonner, 1720, Ozgoose, Hobie Getaway

I think it is a non problem. Most boats are fiberglass and don't fall apart when left out in the sun. If the outside covering (gelcoat on boats, dunno what hobie uses on the comptip) gets damaged to expose the actual fiberglass, a little paint is enough to re protect it.

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R/Thom
SeaRail 19
Triak
BMW C600
Formerly Getaway with Custom Spinnakers
Formerly raced F24 Mk II

You can spray it with 303 every time you bring it down, or tip it on it's side once in a while. That provides good UV protection.
You could also make a sleeve (like the jib snorkel), attaching it to the main halyard and pull it up as you pull up the jib snorkel.

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Yet another Bob!
"Firefly" - 2012 Hobie Getaway with wings and spinnaker
"Sparky" - 1978 Sunfish (OK, it's not a Hobie, but it's a fun little craft)
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