Knots, Bends, and Hitches for Mariners
by The United States Power Squadrons (9780071463218)

This is a richly illustrated, easy-to-use guide to seagoing knots. One of the most visible signs of good seamanship is the ability to tie the correct knot at the correct time, and fast. The essentials of the boater's repertoire are all here - the Bowline, the Sheet Bend, the Clove Hitch, the Anchor Bend, the Cleat Hitch, etc.- but so are such lesser-known gems as the Hawser Bend, the Cow Hitch, and the Buntline Hitch. The Jar Sling is perfect for that Chardonnay you want to chill by dangling in the water, and you'll also discover the fascinating handcraft of decorative ropework, developed by sailors over the centuries.Suffused with a strong flavor of the traditions of the sea, perfectly balanced by up-to-date information on choosing and handling modern synthetic lines, this handy volume will keep you informed and entertained as you master the art of tying: 18 knots tied in the end of a line, 6 bends for tying two lines together, 17 hitches for fastening a line to a cleat, post, ring, or other objects, 8 splices and 9 decorative knots.

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