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Jim-Jill_Austin_TX
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Initially Posted - 06/26/2006 :  07:44:39  Show Profile
I've read on several posts about using a "Whisker Pole" for a spinaker...Can anyone explain what this is, have a picture and where can you get one?

Thanks to everyone.....I have gained more knowledge, information and tips for my 250 WB...
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kevinmac
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Response Posted - 06/26/2006 :  15:10:46  Show Profile
As far as I know, a whisker pole is not associated with a spinnaker. A whisker pole is used to push the jib out to get more sail area when sailing dead downwind. You attach one end of the pole to an eye that you mount to the mast, and the other end to the clew of the jib. (I think it is the clew, I can never remember, tack or clew, anyway, the corner not attached to the forestay). It gives you much better dead downwind perforance, like 2 knots better. A required device for racing on our river, which runs north/south and usually has wind out of the north.
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AADIVER
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Response Posted - 06/27/2006 :  00:32:22  Show Profile  Visit AADIVER's Homepage
"I think it is the clew, I can never remember, tack or clew,..."

Here's how to remember: the tack is tacked down and the clew flew on a sheet. Works for me.
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kevinmac
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Response Posted - 06/27/2006 :  09:41:17  Show Profile
Thanks Frank. I try to remember the clew as "the jib sheets get a clew" because I don't have one. ;-) The tack is tacked down...good one, thanks! -Kevin
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