Wednesday Knot: Anchor Bend
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By , on January 5th, 2010 One comment   Knots   , , , , , ,  

From the name of this knot you might expect its use-to secure an anchor to the end of line. This is perfect for use with wet and slipper lines and as such is a secure hitch perfect for small anchors. The name is a bit of misnomer as the anchor bend is actually a . . . → Read More: Wednesday Knot: Anchor Bend

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TGIF: 2 Fails For the Price of 1
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By , on July 10th, 2009 3 comments   Pictures and Movies, Vessels and Equipment   , , , , ,  

Winch Brake Fail: “This is a video taken during sea trial of a newly built merchant vessel in Germany. When testing the anchor winches it became obvious that something was wrong with the brake!” Pilot Fail . . . → Read More: TGIF: 2 Fails For the Price of 1

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Nautical Term/Phrase Wednesday: To The Bitter End
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By , on May 27th, 2009 Leave a comment   Nautical Terms and Phrases   , , , , , ,  

to finish no matter what obstacles or cost 1867 Smyth Sailor’s Word-bk. pg. 103 A ship is ‘brought up to a bitter’ when the cable is allowed to run out to that stop. When a chain or rope is paid out to the bitter-end, no more remains to be let go…” From another site on . . . → Read More: Nautical Term/Phrase Wednesday: To The Bitter End

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