"Wayne.B" wrote in message
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On Mon, 02 Jan 2006 10:26:24 GMT, scudding along
wrote:

On a magnificent 23' sailing yacht,.. where do you store the pole?

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A lot of people clip the aft end to one of the shrouds. That is
usually enough to secure it. When racing I like to leave it hooked
up, clipped to the mast ring, and lowered to the deck. We used a
velcro strap to secure the topping lift back near the mast to keep it
clear while tacking the jib.


Do you find the windage and turbulence has a negative effect on your
windward performance this way?

DP