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Monthly Archives: November 2015
My New Cold Weather Insulated Sailing Gloves
This spring I bought new pair of Gill Three Season Gloves having gotten so tired of cold fingers. The gloves are made of 1.5mm neoprene insulation with a high tech non-slip fabric on the palms and fingers. The entire hand is … Continue reading
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Chafe Protection – Or keeping your boat tied up in a storm
As the fall storms and winds increase, chafe protection on mooring lines is often overlooked until a line parts or breaks. Lines should be protected anytime they go over or around a sharp or abrasive object. Chafe is increased anytime … Continue reading
How To Tie The Sheet Bend and Double Sheet Bend
The Sheet Bend / Double Sheet Bend is used to fasten two lines together of different diameters. But it can also be used to fasten two lines together of the same size. The Sheet Bend / Double Sheet Bend is … Continue reading
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