Here's a short piece I wrote on how to rig and set a pole. It really isn't too big a chore, if you do it right. https://www.cruisingworld.com/how/sailing-downwind-set-whisker-pole
Andy Andrew Burton 139 Tuckerman Ave Middletown, RI USA 02842 www.burtonsailing.com http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/ +401 965-5260 > On Apr 2, 2019, at 09:33, David Knecht via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: > > I have to disagree with the recommendation to just use the spinnaker pole. I > bought a whisker pole because it weighs much less than the spinnaker pole and > I can store it vertically attached at the mast end. I don’t think I could > maneuver the spinnaker pole in place by myself on the unstable deck of a boat > downwind. I don’t trust my balance plus it is really heavy and unwieldy even > on firm ground. The whisker pole also allows me to set different lengths > depending on conditions. > > Related to that: I read the Forespar recommendations on whisker pole use the > other day. They strongly recommended using a topping lift. I have not done > that although I have one. It seems like it might affect sail shape as the > weight of the pole pulling down on the clew might alter the shape of the > leech of the sail. I will play when I can sail again, but wonder if anyone > has thoughts. Dave > > S/V Aries > 1990 C&C 34+ > New London, CT > > <pastedGraphic.tiff> > >> On Mar 29, 2019, at 7:04 PM, dwight veinot via CnC-List >> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >> >> Pretty serious racers there worrying about using a whisker pole longer than >> J and the associated time penalty and that is really only a consideration on >> a run. There are so many other reasons to take extra seconds or minutes to >> complete the course. Just stick with your spin pole use your topping lift >> and pole the genoa out a little to windward so wing on wing with genoa to >> weather Always found that fastest on a run and less chance of accidental >> jibe of the mainsail. Try it if you got a spinn pole onboard >> >> On Fri, Mar 29, 2019 at 7:48 PM David via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> >> wrote: >>> If I were racing in that neck of the woods I would like some clarification >>> of this. Unrestricted pole length is a major advantage...especially in >>> light airs. >>> >>> Get Outlook for Android >>> >>> From: CnC-List <cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com> on behalf of Michael Brown >>> via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> >>> Sent: Friday, March 29, 2019 12:40:21 PM >>> >>> To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com >>> Cc: Michael Brown >>> Subject: Re: Stus-List Downwind sailing- Whisker pole length and height >>> >>> Not much in the PHRF-LO Handicapper's manual on the topic. It is covered in >>> meeting notes from 2008 and 2009. >>> >>> WPL penalty – There will no longer be a penalty for oversized Whisker Pole >>> lengths. >>> >>> 2009 Spring Meeting. >>> >>> https://www.phrf-lo.org/index.php/about-us/meetings/central-council/205-2009-spring-meeting >>> >>> It would be nice if there was some definitive statement in the current >>> documentation but I >>> do not see any. >>> >>> >>> Michael Brown >>> Windburn >>> C&C 30-1 >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Date: Fri, 29 Mar 2019 12:45:53 +0000 >>> From: "Hoyt, Mike" <mike.h...@impgroup.com> >>> To: "cnc-list@cnc-list.com" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> >>> >>> >>> Michael >>> >>> Check the PHRF-LO bylaws carefully. In PHRF-NS the whicker pole is >>> considered to be a spinnaker pole which is limited to J. You may wish to >>> look in a definitions section if one is available. I have been involved >>> with handicapping for many years in our region and this is my understanding >>> of how most areas do it. However I do know there are some areas that have >>> separate limit for whisker pole than for spinnaker pole that is permitted >>> to be longer than J ? I just cannot recall at this time which areas those >>> are >>> >>> Mike >>> Persistence >>> Halifax, NS >>> _______________________________________________ >>> >>> Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and >>> every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use >>> PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >>> >> -- >> Sent from Gmail Mobile >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and >> every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use >> PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >> > > _______________________________________________ > > Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each and > every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - use > PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >
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