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The Captain's Bend
The Captain's Bend is an improved knot for tying two lines together.
It is less likely to capsize and the ends are less likely to foul.
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Tying the Knot |
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1. Make a loop in one line, bitter end over the standing
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2. Lay the second line parallel to the first and feed the end
up through the loop. |
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3. Make a second loop parallel to the first. |
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4. Pass both ends up through the center of both loops. |
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5. Draw up the knot. |
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6. Separate the lines. |
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