Measurer’s Interpretations and Recommendations
| Topic: | Spinnaker Pole |
|---|---|
| Question: | Can the spinnaker pole be carbon fiber? |
| ID Number: | 000007 |
| Date: | 2007-11-26 |
| Short Answer: | No |
| Answer: | Spinnaker poles may be built by any person. The pole must conform to this Specification and Official Plans 1 and 2. The length of the spinnaker pole shall not exceed 9 feet 4 inches including fittings. It shall have a minimum diameter of 2 inches, preferably using #6061-T6 aluminum. A 2 1/2 inch diameter tube of thicker aluminum is recommended for poles without a bridle. Poles with a diameter in excess of 2 inches may be tapered to 2 inches at the ends. |
| Section: | §IV-8.12 |
| Status: | Affirmed |
| Action Date: | 2008-07-09 |
| Date | Name | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| 2008-04-03 | Richard Robbins | This was discussed by the technical committee (3/12/2008) and it was agreed that the pole should be aluminum only. Changes to specifications are proposed as: Spinnaker poles may be built by any person. The pole must conform to this Specification and Official Plans 1 and 2. The length of the spinnaker pole shall not exceed 9 feet 4 inches including fittings. It shall have a minimum diameter of 2 inches and excluding fittings shall be aluminum. Poles with a diameter in excess of 2 inches may be tapered to 2 inches at the ends. |
| 2008-07-30 | Richard Robbins | Adopted by Governing Board July 29, 2008. See July, 2008 Version of Rules. |