Questions

When the spinnaker is not set, is a spinnaker pole in 'normal position'

1. when one end is attached to the mast and the other end is projecting beyond the bow, or
2. in the case of an extendable bowsprit-type pole, it is not retracted as fully as it can be

1. when the spinnaker is, or is being, set up approaching or passing a mark?
2. when hoisting or lowering the spinnaker?
3. when beating to windard?
4. during pre-start manoeuvers?

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