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Knot Boards

Posted on August 23, 2009 by captnmike

A few important boating knots. How to tie a Cleat – Printer Friendly Instructions and Pictures How to tie a Clove Hitch – Printer Friendly Instructions and Pictures How to tie a Spar Hitch – Printer Friendly Instructions and Pictures … Continue reading →

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How to Tie a Bowline

Posted on August 18, 2009 by captnmike

Tie a Secure Loop in the end of a Line The Bowline is called “The King of Knots”. This is because the Bowline can be made to do most anything (sometimes not very elegant) that needs to be done on … Continue reading →

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How to Tie a Cleat

Posted on August 17, 2009 by captnmike

Start by going around the far side of the cleat from the load and putting a turn around the base.  Going around the base gets friction working in your favor, this allows heavy loads to be held with ease. Take … Continue reading →

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July 25 CWB

Posted on July 25, 2009 by captnmike

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Yet Another Sunset

Posted on July 17, 2009 by captnmike

A nice sunset and some friends Has been moved to: http://captnmikephotos.wordpress.com/2009/07/17/yet-another-sunset/

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Protected: Sailing July 16 2009

Posted on July 16, 2009 by captnmike

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Sailing July 11 2009

Posted on July 11, 2009 by captnmike

Sailing this afternoon with some friends – nice wind gusted a bit high part of the trip but a good time was had by all – great company – Biz passed her knots  – good food – sunshine – sort … Continue reading →

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Sailing – July 2, 2009

Posted on July 11, 2009 by captnmike

Sailing last night with some friends – thanks to Sharon and Allison for the pictures The pictures have been moved to: http://captnmikephotos.wordpress.com/2010/08/04/sailing-july-02-2009/

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