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Marlinspike SeamanshipObjectives: What is Marlinspike Seamanship? LineLi CCare Learn to tie most-used knots
Marlinspike Seamanship Marlinespike is the art ofseamanship that includesthe tying of variousknots, splicing, workingwith cable or wire rope,ropeeven making decorativeornaments from rope orline.
Marlinspike Seamanship The name marlinespike isderived from the tool that isused for splicing. It can be atapered metal pin or carved ofwood.woodOnce a rope is onboard a boatand is given a specific purpose,purposesuch as dock line, halyard, etc.s cacalleded a line,e, notot a rope.opeitt is
Marlinespike SeamanshipCommon types of line Natural Fibers– manila- not great in salt water and shrinks when wet Nylon– strongest line for its size,size stretches up to 40%,40% canbe stored wet Polyester– not as strong and stretchy as nylon,nylon may chaff Polypropylene– floats, least costly, can cut skin , deteriorates insunlightli ht Wire Rope– very strong, has little stretch, needs to be keptlubricated
Marlinspike SeamanshipCCareoff your lineli Dry before storingKeep cleanclean, tidy and out of the way– Coil up on the deck– Wrap up or “flake” your line– Remember if it’s a line that is needed often, storeit where it would be readily accessible Protect from abrasion and replace worn and frayedline “Whip” ends to prevent unravelling Steel line needs to be checked for corrosion andkinks
Line Care Keep cleanKeepp dryyProtect fromabrasion“Whip” ends toprevent unraveling
O erhand KnotOverhandUse sparinglypg y as it is difficult to untie aftertightening
Fig re Eight KnotFigureUsed as a stopperpp
T o Half HitchesTwoUsed most often in mooringg
SquareqKnotUsed to tie togethergtwo lines of the same diameter“Left over Right”, “Right over Left”
Bowline “king of knots”Used to fasten your line to a object orjust to make a loop in your line that wontslip.li
Bowline
Clove Hitch - Used for quick, temporarypost, spar or stake.
Clove Hitch213
Clove HitchIf you can reach the top of a piling or buoybuoy, an alternative way to tie aclove hitch is to follow the instructions below and then slip the loop overthe piling or buoy and tighten.1324
Anchor BendUsed to secure a rope or a line to an anchor
SheetbendUsed to tie together two lines of different diameter
Rolling HitchUsed to tie a small line to a standing part of a largerline.Also used to attach a line to a round wooden or metalobjectbj andd isi very usefulf l forf makingki a fenderf d lineli fastfto a lifeline or rail
Take the line to the earof the cleat furthestfrom where the linecomes from the load.Take one wrap aroundthe base of the cleat andthen figuregeightg acrossthe top of the oppositeear. Finish with a halfhitch turned under sothat the line is cominggaway from the cleat inthe opposite direction.More wrappings andhitches are not needed,,as they only slow theprocess of casting off.Cleat Wrapp
References for tying knots:www.animatedknots.comwwwanimatedknots comwww.netknots.comwww.sacdelata.comAPPS for your smart phone
Learn to tie most-used knots. Marlinspike SeamanshipMarlinspike Seamanship Marlinespike is the art of seamanship that includes the tying of various knots, splicing, working with cable or wire rope with cable or wire rope, even making
