spinaker pole vs whisker

[maxmunger]

Since the Wp has two tubes, it will weigh almost 2x a SP.
And with the compression loads of a close spin reach I do not recomment use of any collapsable pole!

I think CBYRA went overboard in adopting the ocean equipment rules. They even tell you which first aid manuaal to have on board!

[blt2ski]

I have to assume the stds you are talking about, it ocean, must apply to Chesapeak bay area? Here in the NW, ie puget sound, we have 4 stds to work with, IV - dingy - not much here, III min flares, water, toilet, II includes off the top of my head additional flares, radio, sleeping something for drainage in cockpit, then cat I which is more of an open ocean requirement needs.

I can find the link later tonight for info if needed. IIRC> piya.org

on edit, I found it, now off to local NOOD race as crew
http://www.phrf-nw.org/PDF.%20forms/PIYACERT2006.pdf

Marty

[Sailormon6]

Originally Posted by maxmunger

Since the Wp has two tubes, it will weigh almost 2x a SP.
And with the compression loads of a close spin reach I do not recomment use of any collapsable pole!

My spinnaker is 1/2 ounce, and can only be used in very light air. I'm guessing that it won't develop any more load than the genoa would develop, poled-out in much stronger winds.

[maxmunger]

Only the tension you place on the sheet poses a load.
The chute will load the pole pretty early and especially as you go forward. Just the opposite of a gonoa. The weight of the cloth is immaterial, it is the wind speed and area (nearly double) that matters.