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Spinnaker Handling & Technique

NEW! TWO-PART POLE LIFT

Technical description of a new two-part pole lift system with spinnaker design improvements. Addresses the challenge of raising the pole when forestaying and explains how the innovative rig overcomes previous design problems through improved mechanics and trimming line arrangement.

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  • spinnaker pole
  • rigging
  • technical innovation