SAILING & LINES

Sailing & Lines

Halyards, sheets, dock lines and anchor rodes in service.

The line that hoists a sail — low stretch, spliced at both ends, sized to the winch.

The line that trims a sail — handled constantly, so grip and abrasion resistance come first.

The line that holds a boat to the shore — nylon, spliced eyes, and sized for the worst surge.

Chain and nylon combined — the chain holds the anchor down, the rope absorbs the snatch.

Short, adjustable lines that hold fenders at the right height — simple, but they must be right.

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Other categories

Fibre, construction and how a line behaves under load.

The joinery of seamanship — what holds, and what costs strength.

Shackles, thimbles, blocks and the metal that carries the load.

Inspection, protection and knowing when to retire a line.