Another option: Cover the ends of the sticks with clear packing tape. Or, put some varnish on the ends of the sticks and let them dry.

: I don't think I understand the answers. If you remove the sticks as you
: glass, and return the sticks once you have the cloth wet out, then won't
: the stick be glued to the boat if you return the sticks? Are you perhaps
: leaving a spot un-epoxied where each the stick is, then coming back and
: wetting it out the next day?

: I'm missing something, but what???

: Thanks

: Rick