Name/Title
Manxman Spinnaker PoleEntry/Object ID
CO.006Description
Manxman Spinnaker PoleCataloged By
Kristin L WarrinerResearch Notes
Notes
From Edith Blake's 1995 EYC Inventory: "A giant spinnaker pole lies along the plate in the main room. This was one of several used onboard "the MANX". It and extra masts were stored during World War II near Katama. The pole was given by Commodore Norton’s family to Comm. James H. Cannon (1980-1981) who first attempted to use it as a flagpole, since it is approximately 50 feet long. This did not work because the spinnaker pole was moored in such a way as to not change the pole itself, which is not solid but hollow, made from laminated wood about an inch thick. Two people can pick it up, although many more were needed to set the pole in a race. The pole still has its original brass fittings.
When, as a flagpole, it was blown down in a summer storm, Commodores Cannon and Norton arranged for this wonderful memento of a bygone era to be displayed at the Club.Created By
Kristin L WarrinerCreate Date
August 7, 2026Updated By
Kristin L WarrinerUpdate Date
September 4, 2026
