On Dec 14, 6:13 am, "Sir Thomas of Cannondale"
wrote:
Is it possible, or more.. without the pole, guy, etc .. ...

On a run or broad reach small racing boats often fly the spinnaker
without a pole during the jibes and prior to take downs. It is often
helpful to run the sheet and guy through blocks outboard near the
shrouds (tweakers)... If the trimmer is any good and can control both
the sheet and guy he can keep the sail flying as long as he can pay
attention. It is, however, a full time occupation. Just tacking the
clew to the bow pulpit may work for reaches but will tend to blanket
the spinnaker behind the main sailed deep and there will be an
enhanced possibility of wrapping the sail around the forestay. So,
yes, many folks could dispense with the pole and sometimes even the
guy but it makes the job a lot harder. Since you mention multiple
spinnakers maybe they could sell one and buy a used pole.

-- Tom.