Location: Caribbean - currently cruising Virgin Islands
Boat: Lagoon 39
Posts: 129
Re: Spinnaker Pole
Anyone care to educate me by sharing what is the difference between a spinnaker pole and whisker. I am working under the impression that either can hold out a jib/genoa or a spinnaker, but now starting to think I could be wrong! OMG!
Spinnaker poles are heavier to take compression loads and have bridles for topping lifts and downhauls. If you can adjust the length, it is a whisker pole. The Forespar is a nice one!