Dangly pole

[angus]

I think where you will find a 1.3m pole will let you down is when goose winged it will be more difficult to keep the jib filling. If you havn't got a suitable piece of aliuminium I suggest you try this place http://www.aluminiumwarehouse.co.uk/Aluminium-Round_Tube/c120_131/index.html
I havn't actually ordered from them but they appear pretty cheap. Of course if you want carbon I am sure you can pick up a perch rod or landing net handle off ebay but I am not sure you will notice a great increase in speed for the extra bucks.
Dangly poles have also been made out of broom handles quite succesfully although they are a bit short......about 1.3m if my memory is right (It not often is ).

[John Nixon (Guest)]

http://jollyboatsnz.proboards.com/thread/7/dangly-whisker-pole
Thought the class might be interested to know that the dangly pole has made it to New Zealand. Last time I was down there I was discussing the concept with a J14 sailor who promptly went and fitted one to his boat.
We haven't made it to NZ full time yet but I have a nice length of high modulus carbon tube in the garage ready.