Hi guys, Sorry for the belated reply, we were out racin' last nite (Regular Wed nite stuff) Super light winds again. Came in 1st in class on the water, will be 2nd on phrf my PB on the less than 5 knots winds.
Anyhow, at my rigger's recommendation we use a small loop at the clew. We tried attaching to the sheet itself but didn't care for the sliding around of the pole when the sheet got looser. As for the handling, it's simple. As most you saw on the prior post my pole is deck mounted. The procedure for launch is simple: If the pole is stowed: 1) Move the fore side to the pulpit mounted U-Bolt / move the aft side to the mast car. To set: 1) Furl the genoa 2) move the fore side of the pole from the pulpit mount to the loop on the clew 3) Pull the windward sheet / release the furling line. The fact that the pole is always mounted at one end insures that you always carry half (or less) of the weight. In bumpy water / heavier winds I use my 2:1 foreguy line to keep things in check. The furling / un-furling seems like it would slow you down put it doesn't. It takes a few seconds either way and guarantees a flawless / drama free deployment every time no matter how hard it's blowing. Here's Forespar / John Kretschmer's video on it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGwNsS27R14 Best Regards, -Francois Rivard 1990 34+ "Take Five" Lake Lanier, GA
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