Learn the LINES & ROPES for Sailing [Capable Cruising Guides]

Clark breaks down the different types of rope/line we used aboard our antique sailboat, covering materials, construction, and uses of each.

IN THIS EPISODE
Intro [00:00]
Why you need to know about line [00:19]
What we’re talking about today [00:38]
Common boat jobs and how to choose line [00:46]
Construction & benefits of each [01:59]
—Single Braid [02:03]
—Double Braid [02:36]
—Three-Strand [03:33]
Materials & benefits of each [04:33]
—Nylon [04:40]
—Dacron/Polyester[05:09]
—Dacron + Dyneema [05:44]
—Dyneema [06:39]
Smaller Stuff [07:20]
—Paracord [07:45]
—Waxed Twine (Whipping String) [08:29]
Review/Comparison [09:13]
The growing popularity of Dyneema [09:44]
Maintenance [10:26]
Buying Used Lines [12:56]
Tell us what you think [14:30]
Emily practicing knots with paracord + Patron thank-yous [14:50]

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