The folks I know who use poles with asyms use them hooked to the tack. Just like a regular spinnaker but better at reaching. One of them (Cal 40) was just second in fleet and first in class at Newport to Bermuda.
Gary From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of tom via CnC-List Sent: Thursday, June 23, 2016 8:52 PM To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com Cc: tom <to6...@gmail.com> Subject: Re: Stus-List Assymetrical spinnaker pole Mike's advice is spot on. If your thinking of using the pole as to :"wing out" the asym as you might do with a genoa; this would be totally illegal. The pole could only be used to attach the tack of the sail while the clew must remain free-flying. PHRF regulations generally state that there be no outside force from the hull to the sheet or clew of a spinnaker. Check with your local to be sure. Tom Oryniak Carry On, 33-1 New Jersey On Fri, Jun 17, 2016 at 11:44 AM, TOM VINCENT via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com <mailto:cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: I race on Wednesday nights on the Bohemia River in Maryland and lately the race committee has been doing a better job having a windward start and a down wind leg. Unfortunately, I use an assymetrical spinnaker which does very poorly dead down wind, even gybing has not helped. One of my crew was wondering if we used a regular spinnaker pole, if it would help us down wind. I was wondering if anyone on the forum has any experience using a pole with an assymetrical spinnaker. Tom Vincent Frolic II, C&C 36 cb Chesapeake City, MD _______________________________________________ This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you like what we do, please help us pay for our costs by donating. All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
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