1. Marlinespike Seamanship
NOMENCLATURE
Line vs. Rope
Marlinespike
Bitter End
Standing Part
Working End
Bight
Turn
Round Turn
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2. Types ROPE WEAVE Nylon Three Strand Polyester Polypropylene Braided 2
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3. Cleat Hitch Take a 3/4 turn under the horn away from the load
Lead the free end over and under the opposite horn
Lead the free end over and under the other horn
Tuck the free end under the last turn
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4. Bowline Form an overhand loop Feed the free end through the loop
Feed the free end around the standing part
Feed the free end into the loop
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5. Coiling Start by lacing line over your hand
Form generous loops until line is coiled
Make two turns around coil
Feed working end through coil
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6. End Chapter 4
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