Shop Whisker Poles & Spinnaker Poles at West Marine
West Marine offers a wide range of whisker poles and spinnaker poles to support downwind sailing performance. Whether you're racing, cruising, or outfitting a new rig, we carry both complete kits and individual components for custom pole setups. You’ll find options in lightweight aluminum or high-performance carbon fiber, plus a variety of mounting and end fitting solutions.
We stock products from leading brands like Forespar, Ronstan, and Schaefer—so you can count on quality hardware that holds up to demanding conditions on the water. Whether you're replacing an older pole or assembling a new one from scratch, our inventory has the right parts to match your rigging setup.
Whisker Poles vs. Spinnaker Poles
Whisker poles are used to hold a headsail out to windward when sailing downwind, keeping the sail stable and preventing it from collapsing. Spinnaker poles, on the other hand, are typically used with symmetric spinnakers and allow for controlled, efficient sail trim when sailing off the wind. Each serves a specific purpose and can be configured to your boat’s setup and sail plan.
Complete Pole Kits or Custom Builds
If you want an out-of-the-box solution, West Marine offers spinnaker pole kits with pre-selected tubing and end fittings. For sailors who prefer to build their own, start by choosing pole tubing, then add the end fittings that suit your sailing style. We carry a variety of end types, including external trip line fittings, automatic socket ends, and trigger-style releases.
Mounts, Chocks, and Storage Hardware
Once you've selected your pole, you'll need proper storage and mounting options. Choose from mast-mount, deck-mount, or station-mount pole chocks. We also carry vertical pole storage cars, pad eyes, and mast tracks to keep your setup organized and secure when the pole is not in use.
Trusted Hardware Brands
West Marine is proud to stock sailboat hardware from well-known marine brands. Forespar’s twist-lock poles and end fittings are a popular choice for cruisers, while Ronstan and Schaefer offer rugged stainless and composite options trusted by performance sailors. Our in-store experts can help match components to your boat’s rig and sailing goals.
Shop for whisker poles and spinnaker poles at West Marine. Online and in West Marine stores you will find a broad selection of whisker poles and spinnaker poles. Spinnaker poles are complemented by spinnaker gear that includes spinnaker pole chocks, spinnaker pole end repair kits and twist-lock pole repair kits. Choices include aluminum whisker poles and carbon fiber whisker poles. Spinnaker pole kits are offered with a choice of end fittings. If you don’t want a kit, you can assemble your own pole. Start by selecting spinnaker pole tubing and then choose your end fittings. West Marine offers whisker pole end fittings and spinnaker pole end fittings from several manufacturers. Respected brands include Ronstan, Schaefer and Forespar. End fitting styles include external trip line end fittings, automatic socket end fittings, plus trigger style end fittings. You will also find a variety of whisker and spinnaker pole mast cars, chocks and mounts. Chocks and mounts include station-mount pole chocks, deck-mount pole chocks, mast-mount pole chocks, vertical pole storage cars and mast pad eyes.