[C320-list] Whisker pole info

[katchu at chartermi.net]

Thanks Denny - Good article.


Andrew - It sounds like I just need to sheet out, and the tape is a good idea.  I was trying to fly the jib in light air with chop, and couldn’t keep the pole forward.  Probably needed a little more pressure.  Good to see you and Dawn Treader in Holland again.  I noticed you out the last two Wednesday nights.  Are you planning to race?  Northwind is at Yacht Basin and I am crewing on another boat.


Everyone - Thanks for the quick responses.  Love this group.


Chuck Mueller

Northwind #676

Holland, MI

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Date: Thu, 18 Sep 2014 17:41:43 -0700
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Here's a pretty good write-up, if the link comes through:

http://www.ftp.tognews.com/Projects/Whisker_Pole_Instructions/Whisker%20pole%20instructions.pdf 

If it doesn't, you might google "whisker pole instructions" to find it. Here's a picture that may also be helpful:
Denny Browne
A Cappella #935
Redondo Beach

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Chuck,

For my rig the whisker pole goes from the pad-eye on the mast to the clew of the 155 genny.  Jib sheets are run as normally done.  The whisker pole is kept just ahead of the shrouds.  I have put several wraps of a thick tape on the Whisker Pole just in case it rubs on the shrouds - the tape takes the damage instead of the pole and shrouds.

If you want, I can show my set up in person at Anchorage Marina.

Best Regards,
Andrew Santangelo

C320 "Dawn Treader"
#333
Holland, MI

J22 "Blitzkrieg"
Elephant Butte, New Mexico

On Sep 18, 2014, at 5:56 PM, katchu at chartermi.net wrote:

> Does anyone have any recommendations for using a whisker pole with a 150% 
> 
> 
> headsail?  I’m having trouble keeping the pole off the front stay and concerned that if the pole and stay are rubbing, it will eat through the pole quickly.  I have an adjustable ring, but couldn’t move the ring high enough to avoid those stays.  Do I just need to get the clew further forward?  How about running the jib sheets below the lifelines?  Please share your experience.
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> 
> Chuck Mueller
> 
> Northwind #676
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> Holland, MI