I don't know for sure, but I'd guess the ring stops the shackle being pulled through the fitting on the end of the pole & getting jammed. Someone here will know for sure.
It's generally on the spinnaker brace/guy (or sheet for boats with just sheets) that holds/stops the shackle from passing through the beak of the spinnaker pole. It will be on the kite side of the pole fitting allowing the pole to be winched aft...
blindtadpole said.. It's generally on the spinnaker brace/guy (or sheet for boats with just sheets) that holds/stops the shackle from passing through the beak of the spinnaker pole. It will be on the kite side of the pole fitting allowing the pole to be winched aft...
