[geohan]

As for the maximum length of the whisker pole, I believe it is solely a PHRF matter. It isn''t in the Racing Rules of Sailing. We have just cleaned up our PHRF regulations to allow setting the pole on the same side as the main boom and the length is limited to 80% of the LP of your largest genoa. Perhaps you could clarify matters for your group by just adding a ''prescription'' to your Sailing Instructions.