How To Use A Whisker Pole For Better Sailing, Part 2 | Ep. 131

If you are sailing downwind, you can greatly improve both your speed and control by using a whisker pole. In this Part 2 video, I walk through step-by-step how to install a telescoping whisker pole on a modern cruising sailboat. I explain all of the hardware and mounting techniques required to ensure the pole will be strong and stable. I also walk through each of the steps we follow to safely deploy the pole with both a jib and a Code 0 sail, with footage from onboard our 44 foot sailboat Sea Rose. If you have not already, be sure to watch Part 1 in this series, where I explain the many benefits of a whisker pole, as well as how to properly select the right pole for your sailboat. Do check out our blog site as well - http://www.lifefourpointzero.com. We periodically post written stories and pictures of our sailing adventures on our blog. You'll also find us on Instagram at: http://instagram.com/lifefourpointzero And Twitter at: http://twitter.com/life4point0 Chapters: 0:00 Intro/Goals 1:31 T Track 3:30 Cars/Chocks 6:05 Pole Lift 7:24 Mast Exit 7:47 Foreguy 8:42 Parts List 9:11 Pole Deployment 9:21 Safety 9:42 Terminology 10:27 Crew Roles 13:47 Unfurl Sail 15:40 Furling/Stowing 17:11 Wrap Up Music credits: Broken Water (Instrumental Version) by Craig Reever