Then he hit us with some complicated stuff on running rigging. Of course I sort of knew what running rigging was, but there were terms I’d never heard of to date. Topping lift, outhauls, Cunningham Downhaul, boom vang, shackles. We were only an hour in to the lesson and I was already feeling my saturation point coming on. 🙂
Tag Archives: Sailing Knots
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My ‘To Do’ List
I’m happy to report that today is the day. I won’t actually hit the water (hope I don’t actually hit the water) until Saturday, since today is the classroom portion of the course.
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Pile Hitch
Category: Hitch
Applications: The Pile Hitch is a single fixed-loop knot that is easily tied and used for dropping over posts or bollards to act as a mooring hitch. The Pile Hitch offers a little more friction and is easily tied with a bight of line.
How to tie:
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Figure Eight Bend
Category: Bend or Joining
Applications:
The figure eight bend is a comparatively strong and secure knot for ropes of similar size and construction. It is less liable to jam and kinder to the rope in which it’s tied than a fisherman’s knot.
How to tie:
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Double Fisherman’s Knot
Category: Bend or Joining
Applications:
Use a Double Fisherman’s Knot in wet or slippery cords. It is a bulkier version of a Fisherman’s Knot. When used it rope and placed under strain, it may prove impossible to untie.
How to tie:
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Fisherman’s Knot
Category: Bend or Joining
Applications:
Use a fisherman’s knot to join cords of equal diameter and similar construction, when lengthening lashings.
How to tie:
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Figure Eight Loop
Category: Loop
Applications:
The figure eight loop was probably originally a climber knot that went to sea. It is preferred by some to the classic bowline because it’s easier to teach, remember and tie, especially when cold, wet and tired.
How to tie: