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How to tie a Bowline with your left hand – Updated

Posted on February 29, 2012 by captnmike

Tying a Bowline is an essential boating skill  but one that seems to stump many boaters, then when you add being left handed to the mix things can get really confusing so I made this guide to help left handed … Continue reading →

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Mike’s Quick Rope Whipping

Posted on October 26, 2011 by captnmike

This is the quick and secure whipping I use to whip the ends on double braid line.  I have not seen this in any book.  It has some of the elements of the classic quick temporary whipping but this method … Continue reading →

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Double Constrictor Knot

Posted on October 15, 2011 by captnmike

The Double Constrictor Knot is another very useful knot that should be in every boaters skill set and is quick and easy to tie.  This knot can be used for emergency repairs and quick whipping on the end of a … Continue reading →

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Constrictor Knot

Posted on October 15, 2011 by captnmike

The Constrictor Knot is a knot that should be in every boaters skill set.  This knot can be used for emergency repairs and quick whipping on the end of a line to keep the line from unraveling until a permanent … Continue reading →

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Was This Your Fender Knot?

Posted on August 5, 2011 by captnmike

This Fender Knot was spotted recently at a Puget Sound Marina.  They are loosing massive style points here and while the knot will hold, I suspect that it might be difficult to untie.  See below for some options to restore … Continue reading →

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Lee’s Fender Knot

Posted on April 13, 2011 by captnmike

After I did an article on using the Spar Hitch to tie fenders a friend Lee told me about a similar knot that he uses for fenders and storing lines on a boat. This is similar to what Ashley calls … Continue reading →

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Spar Hitch – Fender Knot

Posted on March 29, 2011 by captnmike

The Spar Hitch is a great knot for tying fenders to a lifeline.  It is very secure and will hold around small and slick objects.  The load can be at different angles.  The Spar Hitch is also know as Ground … Continue reading →

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Towboat Hitch / Capstan Hitch – Updated

Posted on March 23, 2011 by captnmike

The Towboat Hitch or Capstan Hitch is a good knot when you need a non-jamming tie to a single post, bit, bollard or sailboat winch. The Towboat Hitch or Capstan Hitch can be tied quickly. It can be untied under … Continue reading →

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