[C320-list] Whisker Pole

[David Gleason]

As a cruising sailor I feel that the best and easiest way to handle the
pole is to store on the mast.  First, it is always attached to the boat
and cannot be dropped overboard.  2 - I leave the topping lift attached,
so as I lower the aft end of the pole, the forward end raises for easy
attachment of the sheet/guy.  3 - Nothing to trip on when going forward. 
4 - Easy to jibe.

This is our second boat we have used this arrangement on.  Raced 13 years
in the Jib & Main fleet with our kids as crew and were always in the top
third of the fleet.

Dave Gleason
Proud Mary, #150

On Tue, 20 Jan 2009 14:24:00 -0800 (PST) Tim <chillinonahd at yahoo.com>
writes:
> Anyone have experience with one of these on their boats?
>  
> Seems that Forespar is the only option, but what about storing? On 
> the stancions or on the mast? Any other ideas?
>  
> Thanks,
>  
> Tim
> Calypso
> #603
> 
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