We bought an adjustable whisker pole in this year, and got the eye screwed to the mast last week. Had 3 good outings over the weekend using it both downwind and broad reaching. Tried it both to windward (pole forward) and leeward when reaching Previous jib sheets were a bit on the short side for using our genoa. The lazy sheet just made it to a single wrap on the windward winch. So we added new jib sheets with an additional 10 feet to each side. Now allows the lazy sheet to run forward and hook under the foredeck cleat before it goes aft to the turning block on the t-track and to the winch. Using that as a fore guy tensioned against the active sheet really keeps the pole in a solid position. The pole has latches both ends. The latch is a bit on the small side for clipping to the sheets, so we have a loop of 3/16" line through the clew, and clip to that. Have to really keep 1 hand for the pole and 1 for yourself when handling the pole, so it does not take a jump overboard. Finally decided on whoever is on the tiller to hand it forward to the foredeck crew once they are at the mast. Have forgotten to take the lazy sheet off of the cleat a couple of times. Only found out when we decided to tack. We have to rig a couple of loops inside the cabin for storage so it is up off the V berth. Looking forward to another 3 days sailing this weekend as well on the west end of Lake Ontario. Bill Wickett Makin' Time M17 #622