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Tag Archives: knots
Contest – Depose the Bowline – My Entry Was The Winner!!
Recently Brion Toss a well respected Pacific Northwest Yacht Rigger and author of several books on yacht rigging had a contest to find a knot that might not be as well known as the Bowline but worthy of more people … Continue reading
Posted in Sailing and Boating Skills
Tagged knots, marlinespike seamanship, marlinespike skills
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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
Anchor Hitch
The Anchor Hitch is a great knot for conditions that alternate between loaded and unloaded such as an anchor rode or where the end of a line might be flapping around. The Anchor Hitch is a bit more difficult to … Continue reading
Round Turn and Two Half Hitches
A great Fender Knot is the Round Turn and Two Half Hitches, it is also a great all around knot for both using on a boat and at home. I find the Round Turn and Two Half Hitches just as … Continue reading
Towboat Hitch / Capstan Hitch – UPDATED
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
Buntline Hitch
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
How to Tie a Spilled Hitch Bowline
Tying a Bowline using the Spilled Hitch method is a quick and easy, but not a well know way to tie a Bowline. The Spilled Hitch Bowline can be used to quickly tie a Bowline around an object or through the … Continue reading
Posted in Boating Safety, Sailing and Boating Skills
Tagged knots, marlinespike seamanship, marlinespike skills
How to Tie Your Boat to a Dock that has a Bull Rail – Part 2
This is a quick and easy way to tie a boat to a dock that has a Bull Rail. This was passed on last week by a friend. Some docks only have a Bull Rail so being able to properly … Continue reading
