Spinnaker Pole
Posted: Thu Apr 02, 2020 9:05 pm
Now I need to be looking for a spinnaker pole, and looked at the DS measurements, and found this:
"7.13. A whisker pole or spinnaker pole shall not be more than 74 inches in length overall (fittings included). When in use, one end shall be made fast to the mast. A maximum of two poles may be on board."
Was wondering what lengths of spinnaker pole people have; or should I just be looking for a 74 inch spinnaker pole?
Looked on D&R and didn't see a spinnaker pole offering, are there particular features to look for other than light, jaws open easy?
Also thought it was interesting that two poles are allowed on board.
Always thought of a "whisker pole" as something smaller and would be used to hold out the jib sheet, sailing down wind, sailing "wing & wing", especially in light air... or something like that. Can't remember, though it seems like a good idea.
Anybody also have a smaller pole?
Thanks
"7.13. A whisker pole or spinnaker pole shall not be more than 74 inches in length overall (fittings included). When in use, one end shall be made fast to the mast. A maximum of two poles may be on board."
Was wondering what lengths of spinnaker pole people have; or should I just be looking for a 74 inch spinnaker pole?
Looked on D&R and didn't see a spinnaker pole offering, are there particular features to look for other than light, jaws open easy?
Also thought it was interesting that two poles are allowed on board.
Always thought of a "whisker pole" as something smaller and would be used to hold out the jib sheet, sailing down wind, sailing "wing & wing", especially in light air... or something like that. Can't remember, though it seems like a good idea.
Anybody also have a smaller pole?
Thanks