Ian did point out that as long as the guy is completly free to run, an released immediately and entirely, the pole should be moving under only its own weight by the time it hits the stay.
Just don't be shy getting into dumping the guy !
If you do this you might not destroy the spinakker, pole or anything else- and be able to get the sail down quickly , which is better than getting it under the boat, or worse stuck and tore up aloft.
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Brian Duff
BVI Yacht Sales, Tortola
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