I use that ring for my whisker/spinnaker pole.

Sam Moore,  ’77 continental, Rhodester

> On Jun 21, 2019, at 8:41 PM, Dennis <mcneelyd at site-solutions.com> wrote:
> 
> Since you're asking Chris about his setup...
> 
> What do you have wrapped around your stays, lower stays, etc Chris? I put a black spiral wound plastic strips around the bottom three or four feet of my stays (about 3/8" diameter), and they help keep my175 genoa from hanging up when tacking. The issue may become less of a problem in the near future (I'm changing to a 135 genoa soon), but still... inquiring minds want to know!
> 
> Thanks much
> 
> Dennis McNeely
> Magic Moments
> 
> 
> On 6/21/2019 8:19 PM, Michael Corley wrote:
>> Chris,
>>       The metal horseshoe you have on your mast that in the picture you
>> have some lines tied to.  I also have one about a third of the way up the
>> mast; what is it for?
>>      Enjoy your sailing adventures in Italy.  I look forward to reading
>> about them.
>> 
>> Mike Corley
>> S/V Ranger
>> Hampton Roads
>> 
>>