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Thanks for another good lesson! here
Slip knot around a penny for a button in a blanket
I confess, this is knot my thing.
Canadian Jamb Knots on a stuff sack:
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1. Clove Hitch
2. Slip Knot on button
3. Canadian Jam
4. Bowline
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Knots: Munter hitch (for lowering), clove hitch and girth hitch (for lashing stuff), tautline hitch (for tightening tent guylines), surgeon's knot (for attaching bandages or splints). more
+1 for this thread, all great replies. Love the Grog site; thanks, J Dub!more
I agree that it is an elegant knot. As is the carrick bend. (The carrick bend might be a bit intricate for most backcountry use (a figure-8 bend or fisherman's knot/grapevine might be more appropriate in most cases)--one use is for splicing anchor rodes or mooring lines.)
For several months we have been in Adelaide where we're housesitting (this combination of sailing and housesitting seems to have become a familiar pattern). We've left Sherbro safe and secure at Yaringa where the hull is being taken back to the gel coat before antifouling and going back in the water. Meanwhile we've been enjoying Adelaide with its farmers markets, museums, churches and concerts and day trips to the coastal ports and beaches and the wine regions like the Clare Valley and McLaren Vale. Our plan is to drive back to Victoria early in the new year. We'll need to readjust to living aboard again and then sail back up to New South Wales. [links]
It is a 3 hour drive from Carabooda to the town of Dunsborough where we stayed at a resort that our my nephew Craig had organised for us. It was excellent accommodation and an ideal base for a circular tour that Craig's Mum, Sylvia, took us on, along the coast road as far as Cape Leeuwin and back via Augusta and Margaret River. It was a perfect day for touring and Sylvia knows this part of the state well so we could relax and enjoy the scenery. We had many interesting stops where the history of the rugged coastline became obvious. We watched professional salmon fishermen haul in over a ton of fish in their net at Hammelin Bay and strolled around the Cape Leeuwin lighthouse grounds, the southernmost point of the state, where we observed the disturbance created by the meeting of the Indian and Southern oceans. On our return trip to Perth we pulled in to Bussellton which is well known for its 145 year old jetty, the longest wooden jetty in the soiuthern hemisphere used for decades in the timber shipping industry. here
After our overnight stay in Peppermint Bay we continued sailing down the channel past the Huon River entrance to Port Esperance where the village of Dover (population 600 or so) lies tucked in behind three small islands, Hope, Faith and Charity. On our approach to the port, near Blubber Head, we spotted several big seals floating on their backs, flippers pointing skywards. Presume they had had a big feed of salmon at one of the many fish farm pens located along the shoreline. We had just got the anchor to bite on the east side of the jetty near the beach when Gavin, the commodore of the Port Esperance Sailing Club, pointed out a club mooring that we could use which was closer to the shore so we gladly accepted. We were invited to a bbq on the deck of the sailing club on Sunday. The club has a strong focus on junior sailors through dinghy racing , kayaking and connection with the local school. We’ve felt very welcome in Dover and some members have really gone out of their way to show us around. here
As part of our exploration of towns and villages near Guelph we attended a fascinating annual Mennonite quilt auction at New Hamburg near Kitchener. The auction attracts thousand of people and is held in the hockey arena. All of the proceeds go to Mennonite charities. The quilts were amazing; one sold for $25000. more
When we radioed in to Marine Rescue Sydney at 7am, the radio operator wished us a safe trip but suggested we wouldn't have much wind. As it turned out, we had a good breeze off the land and were soon making 6.5 knots with the genoa and main fully out. We sped past Maroubra and Bondi beaches in beautiful sailing conditions. In only 3 hours we were approaching Sydney Heads entering just behind a navy warship. We made the Spit Bridge 10.15am opening, arrived at Cammeray Marina late morning and were soon catching up with old friends. [links]
At 5am we were the first vessel to set out from Elbow Point motoring against the tide but, once we got to the mouth of the Wide Bay bar, we'd be running with it. As we crossed the mouth of the notorious bar we looked to the east and saw that it was like a mill pond. We were tempted to go across but no. continued on down Tin Can Inlet. Arrived at Tin Can Bay marina just as it opened at 8am. This turned out to be the right decision. The marina staff welcomed us back and phoned the mechanic for us. He had the water pump out within an hour, took it to his shop for repairs and was re-installing it after lunch. The mechanic did an excellent job so we'll be ready to continue as soon as the weather allows. We can't speak too highly of the marina staff and Bilge Rats mechanic. Very helpful and very professional.