Monthly Archives: June 2014

Towboat Hitch / Capstan Hitch – UPDATED

Posted on June 26, 2014 by captnmike

The Towboat Hitch or Capstan Hitch is a great knot or hitch to use when you need to tie a line to your winch or a post.  The Towboat Hitch or Capstan Hitch is quick and easy to tie, very … Continue reading →

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Pelican Hooks / Gate Hooks

Posted on June 23, 2014 by captnmike

The simple Pelican Hook / Gate Hook seems to befuddle many crew members (and a fair number of skippers also).   Here are some simple tips to take the mystery out of the Pelican Hook/ Gate Hook. Improper operation of the … Continue reading →

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21st Century ATON’s & Waterway Safety

Posted on June 11, 2014 by captnmike

Tuesday June 3, 2014 I attended the Future of Navigation Listening Session in Seattle. This was a chance for Puget Sound boaters to find out about recent Aids to Navigation changes and hear about changes on the way and for … Continue reading →

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Buntline Hitch

Posted on June 8, 2014 by captnmike

The Buntline Hitch is a very secure, but little known knot.  It’s history goes back to the age of sail when a knot was needed that would stay tied to the foot of the sails on Square-Rigged Ships with the … Continue reading →

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