WHISKER POLES

Forespar Whisker poles are used to “wing out” thejib when sailing downwind. Sailors who have experienced downwind sailing without one can appreciate the valueof being able to stabilize the jib, enabling the sail to work more efficiently.
® manufactures the finest andmost complete line of Whisker Poles in the world. All Whisker Poles are constructed of high strength anodizedaluminum tubing, and both telescoping and fixed-length models are available. Two styles of telescoping poles are offered—the Twist-Lock style and the Line-Control style.Where wind conditions tend to be gusty, the double latch option is recommendedto avoidaccidental detachment of the sheet from the pole end ( “I can’t imagine sailing downwind without my Twist-Lock style poles).The table below is meant to be used as a general guideline for selecting the proper whisker pole. Shown are pole recommendations relative to the followingthree variables: Boat Length, Sail Choice, and Wind Conditions. whisker pole ". I make offshore passagesfor a living and I count on my Forespar
® whisker pole . It’s an aluminum and carbon,telescoping model that gives me great flexibility when poling out my headsail. The pole is robust, well engineered andeasy to set. When the wind pipes-up I’mable to keep sailing on a deep reach and ifit builds more I simply furl the sail, adjustthe pole length and keep blasting along. I can’t imagine sailing offshore without my Boats with relatively heavy displacements or bowsprits should use the next larger pole. Forespar
® whisker pole .John KretschmerProfessional PassagemakerSailing Writer

LEGEND

Twist-Lock Poles (ADJ/HD)Boats 16 - 30 Feet LOALine-Control Poles (LC)Boats 30 - 55 Feet LOA

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Un-cleat the Line. Pull Line out to extend the pole.Re-cleat the Line.

WHISKER POLE SIZE RECOMMENDA TIONS

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Boat Length: Light to Mod. Air Mod. to Heavy Air Light to Mod. Air Mod. to Heavy Air Up to 16 ft.ADJ 4'-8'ADJ 6'-12'ADJ 6'-12'HD 6'-12'Up to 22 ft.ADJ 6'-12'HD 6'-12'HD 6'-12'LC 8'-14'Up to 25 ft.HD 6'-12'HD 6'-12'ADJ 7'-15'ADJ 7'-15'Up to 28 ft.ADJ 7'-15'ADJ 7'-15'ADJ 7'-15'LC 10'-18'Up to 33 ft.LC 10'-18'LC 10'-18'LC 10'-18'LC 12'-22'Up to 35 ft.LC 12'-22'LC 12'-22'LC 12'-22'LC 13'-24'Up to 46 ft.LC 13'-24'LC 13'-24'LC 13'-24'LC 15'-27'Up to 55 ft.LC 15'-27'LC 15'-27'LC 15'-27'Carbon Fiber Custom Poles

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