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COILS

Halyard coil

If the line is attached at one
end, in the case of a halyard
for instance, then the coil
shown opposite will be too
cumbersome to untie quickly.
Two methods of tying halyard
coils are shown, both with their
roots in the Age of Sail.

KNOT SCORE
1 If the coil isn’t too large and the 2 For a larger coil, pass the
Strength
cleat horns are long, then the coil standing end through the coil,
Security
can simply be hung from the cleat and tie it off with either a fi gure-
Diffi culty Tying
or pin (as shown). eight or a single half hitch.
Diffi culty Untying
Usefulness

4 Pass the working end through the 5 The coil can be stowed
top bight. Pull the line through, and just like this, or the end
tighten the knot. can be used to hang it
from a convenient place.

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