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Re: Learning the ropes
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Mon, 27 Jul 2020 17:20:09 +0100
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> Every time I tie a square knot, I hear my father's voice..."Right over left and under, left over right and under".

According to Ashley, the reef knot (or square knot) has been responsible for more deaths than any other knot.  The reason is that it is the wrong knot to use when joining ropes as it spills so easily (which was exactly what was required when reefing sails).

Best wishes

Peter 
52°14'44.44"N, 1°50'35"Wl

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