ABOK Page 18 74. One of the best but most misused of knots is the Reef or Square Knot (#1204). Employed as a Binding Knot, to reef and furl sails or to tie up parcels,it is invaluable. 75. But employed as a bend (to tie two rope ends together), the Reef Knot is probably responsible for more deaths and injuries than have been caused by the failure of all other knots combined. 76. In fact the ease with which it is capsized by jerking at one end is its chief recommendation as a Reef Knot. Tied in two ropes’ ends of different size, texture, or stiffness, it is almost bound to capsize and spill.
Excellent! Best info on Sea Scouting I’ve heard! Thank you. I’ve been involved in BSA 11 years now, 9 years in Sea Scouts. My 3 sons and I have worked with several different ships over the years. We’ve been through the ups and downs of legacy ships and fledgling ships, experienced and novice adult leaders. Trying to understand the programs, I’ve gone through Wood Badge, Sea Badge, NYLT courses then became staff on all those. I’m still learning, trying to promote Sea Scouts and teach people how it works. I’ve been a professional Sea Captain for over 30 years on traditional sailing ships, and can attest that the sea scout program is valuable. I appreciate your video because it describes the program better than I have been able to.
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"Tack" is spelled "T-A-C-K" ( ! ! ! ). "Tach" is a slang term for a "tachometer" (and I've only heard that used with respect to automobiles, never airplanes or any watercraft I've ever been around the conning station on).
Is it possible to get a parts list for the center mast, please, for a new ship looking to make one? Diameter and length of each PVC section along with fittings needed?
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