Sailing knots - How to tie a Rolling Hitch- The International Marine Book of Sailing - Robby Robinson - 0070532257

A uniquely user-friendly introduction to sailing and a vital manual for a lifetime of enjoyment and adventure on the water

Robby Robinson's experience-based approach makes sailing more transparent and accessible than ever and sets a new standard for learn-to-sail books. The International Marine Book of Sailing's how-to text focuses on the actions sailors need to take to sail on their first afternoon (Chapter 1), and then goes on to cover everything from sail trim and seamanship to advanced racing and voyaging, introducing each new skill and technique as it becomes relevant to your progress. This progressive approach yields a book that you will value and use, whether you're a beginner or advanced sailor.
Table of contents

1. First Sail
2. Controlling Your Boat
3. Sailing Seamanship
4. Sailing Farther, Sailing Better
5. Reading the Wind and Waves
6. Becoming Weatherwise
7. Navigating
8. Racing
9. Advanced Racing
10. Cruising
11. Voyaging
12. Taking Care
Biographical note

Robby Robinson is a former SAIL magazine editor, America's Cup challenger, sailing instructor and English teacher. He is coauthor of two books, Night and Fog and Sailors' Secrets.

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[TheBerliner]

I third the notion--the load is being pulled to the wrong side or the rolling hitch should have been tied the other way. Obviously, it also isn't logical to apply additional load to a cleat when the application usually is the other way, say to release a cleat or fix a winch overrun.

[100percentgradeA]

taught line hitch......pulling backwards

[ScorpionRegent]

You are putting the tension on the hitch backwards. That sort of error can cause no end of trouble. Get it right before someone gets hurt..

[green8samuelf]

I think you guys over the pond need to learn to tie a real rolling hitch before you tell others how.

This is the second video that is wrong.

thanks.

[micmac07]

thanks mate,