I need to confirm my spinn pole length, similar to the recent 155 % vs 163 % genoa question.

Do we measure the pole from tip to tip ?

What is the "class" length, the correct measurement ?

Thank you.

At this point, I am unsure about my boat's configuration. There is a chance I am racing with an original length pole. I "think" I remember being told I have a 163% but now I am unsure. I just confirmed I have a puny chute, now I wonder about all the rest of it too.

I'd expect the pole would be one of two lengths.

The J/30's J measurement is 11.5'. The class standard pole is J+1, so I'd expect a J/30 to have a 12.5' pole.

A J+1 pole can incur a PHRF penalty (i.e. 3 seconds), so it's possible that a previous owner who only races PHRF might have shortened the pole to 11.5'.

[This message has been edited by rdpierce (edited 07-14-2004).]

The J30 Class pole is 12.5 feet measured from tip to tip. That is the outside edge of each end fitting and not the jaws.

Larry Christy